Alberto Garcia-Basteiro
Medical epidemiologist
@manhica_CISM + @ISGlobalorg + @hospitalclinic + @UniBarcelona
Tuberculosis / Epidemiology / Vaccines / Global Health
- Happy festive season to everyone! Thank you to all our partners, funders and collaborators for an excellent 2025! 💛💚💛💚 @mtbi.bsky.social @isglobal.bsky.social @hospitalclinic.bsky.social @medicinacs-ub.bsky.social
- Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from the @mtbi.bsky.social team! Boas festas e um feliz ano novo! 🎆
- Reposted by Alberto Garcia-Basteiro👏 ¡El investigador de #ISGlobal Alberto García-Basteiro (@agbasteiro.bsky.social) se ha incorporado como nuevo miembro de la Academia Joven de España! 🌍 Un reconocimiento que pone en valor su trayectoria científica y su compromiso con la generación de conocimiento para mejorar la #SaludGlobal.
- Fantastic @theunion.org meeting in #Copenhagen. It is always great to catch up with so many friends and colleagues from all over the world. #the #fight #against #tuberculosis @mtbi.bsky.social @isglobal.bsky.social
- Reposted by Alberto Garcia-BasteiroDuring World Science Day for Peace and Development, Dr. Dinis Nguenha from CISM shared that using the #Truenat portable molecular diagnostic system enabled 82% of TB patients to start treatment on the same day of diagnosis, improving care and reducing delays!
- Reposted by Alberto Garcia-Basteiro🗨️ Our PhD student, Salome Valencia, presented today at the XXIX Jornadas Internacionales sobre Tuberculosis 2025, hosted by #CoMB, #uiTB & #fuiTB. She explored how armed conflict and social inequality shape #TB in Colombia. Grateful to all for fostering these vital discussions!
- Reposted by Alberto Garcia-Basteiro👏 Dr. Belén Saavedra Cervera (ISGlobal & CISM) wowed audiences at the XXIX Jornadas sobre Tuberculosis 2025, presenting key findings on TB transmission in Manhiça through molecular epidemiology. Thanks to #CoMB, #uiTB & #fuiTB!
- Reposted by Alberto Garcia-Basteiro🚨 Exciting global health opportunity! @isglobal.org is hiring a Medical Research Fellow (Tuberculosis) in Manhiça, Mozambique. Lead impactful TB research with a top team. 🩺 MD + 4yrs clinical exp 🗓️ 2-yr contract 🔗 Apply: jobs.isglobal.org/jobs/6376227 #GlobalHealth #TB #ResearchJobs #PublicHealth
- Reposted by Alberto Garcia-Basteiro🔍 New MTBI-led study shows gaps in #TB awareness in #Mozambique particularly among adults w/ #HIV and caregivers of children. 🛑 Low TB knowledge ⚠️ Stigma 🚫 Gender barriers Call for community-driven interventions. 📖 journals.plos.org/globalpublic... #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth #HealthEquity
- Reposted by Alberto Garcia-BasteiroIn our latest personal view in @lancetrespirmed.bsky.social, we argue for the inclusion asymptomatic #tuberculosis in vaccine trial endpoints to potentially reduce the size, length, and cost of trials. doi.org/10.1016/S221... @lshtm-tbmod.bsky.social @tb-lshtm.bsky.social
- Reposted by Alberto Garcia-Basteiro💥Today we share great news! @agbasteiro.bsky.social has been honored with the XX Banc Sabadell Foundation Award for Biomedical Research! 👏🏾 🔗 fundacionbancosabadell.com/la-fundacion... #PremiosBiomédicaCiencias #LaCulturadelTalento #Investigación
- Reposted by Alberto Garcia-BasteiroDeben participar las personas encarceladas en ensayos de vacunas contra la #TB? "Hay que garantizar ensayos seguros y éticos para una vacuna que podría proteger su salud y la de sus familias", dice @agbasteiro.bsky.social. #EndTB
- Spain increases 11.5%its contribution to @Globalfund Fund, to fight #AIDS #TB and #malaria. Bravo! www.exteriores.gob.es/es/Comunicac...
- We just published a piece about the participation of people deprived of liberty in #tuberculosis vaccine trials. Should they be protected from research, or through research? www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... @thelancetinfdis.bsky.social @isglobal.org @mtbi.bsky.social
- Great collaborative piece with top experts in the field of #TB in prisons @jasonandrews.bsky.social @juliocroda.bsky.social and other renown epidemiologists!
- Reposted by Alberto Garcia-Basteiro#MTBI was proud to join the 12th #EDCTP Forum last week in Kigali, Rwanda. The event brought together global leaders to advance clinical research and partnerships in sub-Saharan Africa. A great opportunity to connect, share insights, and support better health through global collaboration.
- I am grateful for the opportunity to present at the #EDCTPforum in Kigali. We had a great session on #Tuberculosis prediction and early TB trajectories, with Shima Abdulgader and Edson Marambire. Chaired by @kkranzer.bsky.social & @willyssengooba.bsky.social
- Great opening ceremony of the #EDCTPforum in Kigali, Rwanda 🇷🇼 Excited to be here and meet many colleagues and friends. Presenting this upcoming Tuesday on the science of #tuberculosis prediction @isglobal.org @mtbi.bsky.social @ub.edu
- Reposted by Alberto Garcia-Basteiro#MTBI members Dr. Lucía Carratalá & @joannaehrlich.bsky.social joined other colleagues to present updates on the final key study results, main indicators & data management. 👏A great opportunity to showcase the hard work behind Impactful research on the advances in TB diagnostics. #endTB #Stool4TB
- Reposted by Alberto Garcia-BasteiroThe #Stool4TB Consortium Annual Meeting in Eswatini kicked off with opening remarks from Dr. @agbasteiro.bsky.social, PI of the #MTBI initiative, and Ms. Rejoice Nkambule, Deputy Director of Public Health at Eswatini’s Ministry of Health.
- Reposted by Alberto Garcia-BasteiroThis achievement highlights the power of collaboration, innovation, and commitment to advancing global health. #Stool4TB focuses on validating a qPCR stool-based test designed to improve TB diagnosis in children and people living with HIV. 🔗 Learn more: www.stool4tb.org
- Reposted by Alberto Garcia-Basteiro✨The final annual meeting of the #Stool4TB Consortium in Mbabane, Eswatini, was a great success — marking the conclusion of five years of collaborative research to improve tuberculosis diagnosis. Partners from across Eswatini, Uganda, and Mozambique came together to celebrate a major milestone!
- Today @prados-rosales.bsky.social came to visit us. His presentation on extracellular vesicles for #TB diagnosis was extremely interesting and engaging. Come back soon Rafa!! @mtbi.bsky.social @isglobal.org
- Reposted by Alberto Garcia-Basteiro🟡 We're pleased to be participating in the TBnet Academy in Tirana this week! 📸 Today, Dr. @agbasteiro.bsky.social delivered a talk on Asymptomatic Tuberculosis, sharing insights on one of the most challenging aspects of TB control. #TBnetAcademy #endTB #MTBI
- Reposted by Alberto Garcia-BasteiroAlberto García-Basteiro (@agbasteiro.bsky.social) has been recognised as a “Fellow” by the European Respiratory Society — one of the highest honours in the field of respiratory medicine. 👏 Congratulations, Alberto! 🟠 www.isglobal.org/en/-/alberto...
- I am happy to share this piece about "Transforming partnerships through transboundary research" published in BMJ Global Health. It addresses the structural asymmetries that continue to affect collaborations in global health @isglobal.bsky.social @mtbi.bsky.social gh.bmj.com/content/bmjg...
- Latest #Stool4TB research! Performance of stool Xpert Ultra for #Tuberculosis diagnosis among adults with #HIV The study suggests it could be used as a complementary test in PLHIV, especially in those with low CD4 @hospitalclinic.bsky.social @isglobal.org @ub.edu www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
- Changes in incarceration and #tuberculosis notifications from prisons during the #COVID-19 pandemic in Europe & the Americas: a time-series analysis of national surveillance data Lower than expected #TB notifications! due to missing diagnoses? Lower transmission? www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
- Reposted by Alberto Garcia-Basteiro👏🏾 El debate de ayer de #CaixaResearch sobre #Tuberculosis fue imprescindible. La enfermedad infecciosa más mortal del mundo fue analizada en profundidad por @agbasteiro.bsky.social, @pjcardona14.bsky.social e Iñaki Comas. ➡️ Si te lo perdiste, aún puedes verlo: www.youtube.com/watch?v=USQv...
- Reposted by Alberto Garcia-Basteiro❗Hoy participamos en un debate de Caixa Research sobre #TB. Estará uno de nuestros PI @agbasteiro.bsky.social, junto con @pjcardona14.bsky.social e Iñaki Comas, con la moderadora Jessica Mouzo. ¡No os lo perdáis! Apúntate: caixaresearch.org/es/debates-c... #endTB #MTBI #CaixaResearch
- Reposted by Alberto Garcia-Basteiro💥 Today we are reminded that TB is one of the deadliest infectious diseases worldwide. Despite being preventable and curable, millions of people still suffer from its effects. MTBI is committed to improving TB diagnosis, treatment, and prevention to move closer to its eradication. #endTB #WorldTBDay
- Comment published today, World #TB Day, in @lancetrespirmed.bsky.social about a phenotype of early #TB (bac-confirmed, lack of symptoms, chest X ray without abnormalities) @mtbi.bsky.social @isglobal.bsky.social @joannaehrlich.bsky.social @clarasuner.bsky.social www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
- Reposted by Alberto Garcia-Basteiro🫁 #Tuberculosis has once again become the deadliest infectious disease worldwide. Up to 68% of transmission can come from asymptomatic people. On #WorldTBDay, we shine a light on these silent infections: 🟠 www.isglobal.org/en/healthisg... @agbasteiro.bsky.social @joannaehrlich.bsky.social
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- Orgulloso del Dr Guillermo Sequera, (re)presentando los resultados de su tesis, “Dinámicas epidemiológicas de la TB entre las prisiones y la comunidad en Paraguay”. premiada hoy x la @tb-uitb.bsky.social (con otras 2) como mejor tesis en Tuberculosis de 2024 @isglobal.bsky.social @mtbi.bsky.social
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- Reposted by Alberto Garcia-BasteiroEl próximo 26 de marzo, no os perdáis el debate de Caixa Research sobre #TB en el que participará uno de nuestro PI @agbasteiro.bsky.social, junto con @pjcardona14.bsky.social e Iñaki Comas, con la moderadora Jessica Mouzo. Apúntate: caixaresearch.org/es/debates-c... #endTB #MTBI #CaixaResearch
- Reposted by Alberto Garcia-Basteiro🔬 #MTBI never stop learning to improve and continue growing as a team. Yesterday, some of our members participated in the Electrocardiography Update and Improvement Course, led by Dr. Neusa Jessen, which provided comprehensive insights into conducting and interpreting ECGs 👏
- Reposted by Alberto Garcia-BasteiroEl miércoles 26 de marzo podéis seguir el debate "La tuberculosis sigue siendo la enfermedad infecciosa que más muertes causa". Con los ponentes Iñaki Comas, Alberto García-Basteiro (@agbasteiro.bsky.social) y Pere-Joan Cardona. tinyurl.com/59429djw
- Reposted by Alberto Garcia-BasteiroThe PreFIT Consortium Annual Meeting continues! 🔬🚀 Today’s sessions covered key aspects of communication, dissemination, and exploitation, as well as scientific output and updates on PRESTO and collaborative studies. 📸 Some presentations were lead by #MTBI members @agbasteiro.bsky.social and @Dinis
- It has been a fantastic #PreFIT meeting. Thank you to Prof Grant Theron @suhealthsci.bsky.social for hosting us and showing us the world class facilities at BMRI @isglobal.org @mtbi.bsky.social
- This week, some of our #MTBI members are in Cape Town, South Africa, attending the PreFIT Consortium Annual Meeting. Today marked the kickoff, with discussions on the study’s progress, including database closure, sample testing, and manuscript preparation. Stay tuned for more updates! 📊🔬✨
- It has to be fake news...
- FFS! CDC Staff Prohibited From Co-Authoring Papers With World Health Organization Personnel www.huffpost.com/entry/cdc-wh...
- Reposted by Alberto Garcia-Basteiro🔬✨ @clarasuner.bsky.social investigadora de #MTBI fue a visitar a los estudiantes del Institut El Cairat, para compartir cómo es el día a día de una científica e inspirar a los más jóvenes, que participaron en un experimento simulador de ensayo clínico. #MTBI #FuturoDeLaCiencia #científiques
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- Reposted by Alberto Garcia-Basteiro🗞️News 📰Historic #TB outbreak a wake-up call for US policy makers Written by @bryantfurlow.bsky.social tinyurl.com/8u6nmf4a #EndTB #TBsky #tuberculosis @theunion-tblh.bsky.social
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- US Ambassador in Mozambique Tells Rubio USAID Cuts Would Cause ‘Major Vulnerability’ in Africa www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/u...
- Reposted by Alberto Garcia-Basteiro⭕️Given the intricate relationship between #TB, #HIV, and malnutrition, our findings provide valuable insights to enhance risk stratification and inform preventive strategies in high-burden settings. ➡️Full article: lnkd.in/dxA438pe
- Interesting paper published today in Chest, led by Cheng Chen and Leo Martinez. High frequency of reversions observed when serial QTF is performed. Reversion rates decreased with time from exposure and at older ages. Data from 4 different countries @chest linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii...
- Reposted by Alberto Garcia-Basteiro🙌We are delighted to share that we have officially completed all recruitment for the #Stool4TB project. The final numbers for their pediatric and adult cohorts stand at 1290 and 677 participants respectively. This is an amazing achievement! Learn more: stool4tb.org
- Great work led by @dinis.nguenha and many other colleagues involved in the #WHIP3TB clinical trial. Btw, WHIP3TB was funded by #USAID :) #tuberculosis #TB @isglobal.bsky.social @lshtm.bsky.social @aighd.org @auruminstitute @CISManhica
- 📊 Exciting new insights in #TB research! Pleased to announce that our latest study 'BMI as a Predictor of Progression from TB Infection to Active TB in PLHIV,' has been published in the International Journal of Lung and Tuberculosis Disease. Full text: lnkd.in/dxA438pe 👏Congrats @DinisNguena
- Reposted by Alberto Garcia-BasteiroCalling all #TB researchers! The abstract deadline for the 2nd Conference on Innovations in Tuberculosis 2025 (12 May, Windhoek, Namibia) is coming up! 💡Focus: diagnostics, screening, to comorbidities, & more! ⏰Deadline: Fri, 14 Feb 🔗 amededu.co/3Cpymsu #INNOVATIONSTB #TBSky #MedSky #IDSky
- Reposted by Alberto Garcia-Basteiro👏🏾 We are delighted to share that we have officially completed the follow up for PreFIT study. HURRAY!! 🙌🏾 PreFIT study addresses the need for better diagnostic tools for tuberculosis. ➡️ Learn more about it: predictingtb.org
- I wonder how Elon Musk (for whom no one voted for btw) defines criminal organization. I understand he will enlighten us with strong evidence... On the contrary, there is vast evidence on how #USAID has saved millions of lives over the years...
- Reposted by Alberto Garcia-BasteiroA year ago, at the end of 2023, the WHO added #noma to its official list of neglected tropical diseases #NTDs. This paper highlights the remaining challenges in the fight against the disease and proposes a roadmap for a comprehensive and effective approach: 🟠 www.isglobal.org/en/-/el-noma...
- I can confirm that #tuberculosis control activities supported by USAID in the district of Manhiça @mtbi.bsky.social , #Mozambique, have been halted. www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
- Great discussions with colleagues working in global viral and bacterial infections at @isglobal.bsky.social . Great to see so many interesting studies showcased. @mtbi.bsky.social @clarasuner.bsky.social
- 🤝🏾 We have participated at the @isglobal.org Scientific Retreat from the Global Viral and Bacterial Infections Programme. 💬 #MTBI members explained important insights from our work. @agbasteiro.bsky.social @clarasuner.bsky.social
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- Reposted by Alberto Garcia-BasteiroHello Bluesky! We are #MTBI, The Manhiça Tuberculosis Initiative. We are committed to pioneering research on how to #endTB through new diagnostic tools, treatments & vaccines. More info on what we do and how to #endTB together coming soon!
- Although it seems we have recovered from the damage caused by COVID-19 pandemic, it seems another big catastrophe is threatening the control of poverty related diseases :( #tuberculosis #HIV #malaria www.reuters.com/business/hea...
- Reposted by Alberto Garcia-BasteiroJoin our "Person-Centred Care for TB-affected Households" hybrid symposium www.ucl.ac.uk/tb/person-ce... #tuberculosis - Tues 11 Feb 2025, 1230-1400 GMT - No pre-registration needed
- Winter is coming for Global Health. Seen today at @isglobal.org's retreat of the Viral and Bacterial infections program...
- Reposted by Alberto Garcia-Basteiro“An ongoing tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas has become the largest in recorded history in the United States”
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- How will the change in US administration affect Global Health Research funding? Initial news are concerning... www.science.org/content/arti...
- Once again, a pitiful decision for Global Health. Today, the world is less safe. The health of the most vulnerable people is engangered. @who.int @isglobal.org @ub.edu @hospitalclinic.bsky.social www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
- ...endangered...indeed :)
- La OMS @who.int necesita las aportaciones financieras de todos los países para cumplir su misión. La salida de uno de sus mayores donantes tendrá consecuencias lamentables para la salud global. @isglobal.org @hospitalclinic.bsky.social @ub.edu www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
- Reposted by Alberto Garcia-Basteiro“We believe access to health care is a human right" President Jimmy Carter www.nytimes.com/2024/12/30/h...
- Just out!! Clinical practice guidelines on the management of resistant #tuberculosis of the Spanish Society of Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery ( @SEPAR ) & the Spanish Society of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology (SEIMC) linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii...
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- @monicagarciag.bsky.social anuncia que la propuesta de la creación de la especialidad de Enf #Infecciosas será priorizada en la próxima reunión del GT de especialización en ciencias de la salud con el objetivo de hacerla realidad lo antes posible. @sanidadgob.bsky.social #gesida
- Reposted by Alberto Garcia-BasteiroNon-native English speakers need 50% more time to write a paper When they do, they face a 2.5 times higher chance of being rejected because of language journals.plos.org/plosbiology/...
- Important results for TB diagnosis in PWHIV! Urine-Xpert Ultra for the diagnosis of #tuberculosis in people living with #HIV: a prospective, multicentre, diagnostic accuracy study www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
- Great work by @biancasossen.bsky.social @petermacp.bsky.social et al
- Reposted by Alberto Garcia-Basteiro🚨 Delighted to share our paper defining a new role for IL-6 in TB. 🚨 We used genetic variation to show *reduced* IL-6 signalling is causally associated with *lower* risk of TB. Lead author @gushamilton.bsky.social #TBSky #IDSky #ImmunoSky www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... Thread 👇 (1/8)
