BCG

The impact of BCG-mediated immunity on the gut/lung axis and resistance to pulmonary TB

STUDY SITE: Ca Mau

TIMELINE: 2022-2024

PROJECT IMPLEMENTER: Ca Mau Obstetric and Pediatric Lung Hospital

FUNDED BY: The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre

CORE STAKEHOLDERS:

• National Lung Hospital

• Ca Mau Obstetric and Pediatric Hospital

• Ca Mau Lung Hospital

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: Professor Maziar Divangahi, McGill University

VIETNAMESE PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: Associate Professor Nguyen Viet Nhung, National Lung Hospital

OBJECTIVES: To determine the impact of BCG vaccination on infant microbiota establishment and its consequences on immune cell function.