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EP 155: Prof Lee Fairlie, M72 Vaccine Trial in South Africa: A New Era in TB Treatment
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Tuberculosis remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases globally, claiming approximately 3,400 lives daily.
On this World TB Day episode, We speak with Professor Leigh Fairley, Director of Maternal and Child Health at Wits RHI and Associate Professor at the University of Witwatersrand, about groundbreaking research that could transform TB prevention.
As a key figure in the M72 trial, she discusses the M72 trial, its significance in the fight against TB and the potential impact the vaccine will have in South Africa.
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1. EP 155: Prof Lee Fairlie, M72 Vaccine Trial in South Africa: A New Era in TB Treatment (00:00:00)
2. Understanding TB Infection vs Disease (00:00:15)
3. Welcome to Root of the Suns Podcast (00:01:19)
4. Professor Leigh's Journey in Clinical Research (00:03:51)
5. The M72 Vaccine's Role in Fighting TB (00:09:45)
6. Clinical Trial Design and Participant Groups (00:13:48)
7. Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy (00:22:00)
8. Stakeholder Collaboration (00:28:36)
9. Future Impact and Personal Motivation (00:30:39)
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