Sequence and Analysis of Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) strains. Mycobacterium

The objective of the proposed analysis is to characterize NTM strains representing geographically diverse TB-endemic areas with high NTM prevalence. The availability of these well-characterized strains will help researchers better understand the NTM/TB disease dynamic and the impact of NTMs on TB vaccine trial results, particularly on a candidate vaccine’s immunogenicity and protective efficacy.