Project Title

Characterizing the spectrum of TB and Co-infection with HIV - the role of Th22 cells (CaTCH-22)

EDCTP Project Call

Senior Fellowship (SF)

Host Organisation

Project Title

The effect of HIV co-infection on the immune response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb) in the lung

EDCTP Project Call

Senior Fellowship (SF)

Project Objectives

To examine the effect of HIV co-infection on the immune response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The proposed research aims to identify aspects of the immune response to M.tb which differ in persons latently infected with TB in the presence or absence of HIV co-infection.

Study Design

Laboratory study on the effect of HIV on lung immunity in TB patients

Host Organisation

Current Organisation

University of Cape Town

Current Job Title

Associate Professor

Biography