# TB-RICC 3.0

> **NIH NIH U01** · RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES · 2024 · $3,960,184

## Abstract

TB-RICC 3.0 is designed to support the Regional Prospective Observational Research
Tuberculosis (RePORT) Consortium to produce the highest quality observational and
interventional research on tuberculosis (TB), TB-HIV, and TB-COVID-19. To accomplish this
goal, TB-RICC 3.0 will: i) collaborate with RePORT Country-Network Data Centers and
Biorepositories to ensure that common data elements (CDE) of the Common Protocol and
Specimen Tracking are accessible through the Global Data Template; ii) organize and/or
strengthen select sites to participate in diagnostic studies and clinical trials; and iii) support the
RePORT Country-Networks to ensure further development of TB diagnostic laboratories, TB-
RICC 3.0 specialized laboratories, and biorepositories. Aims of TB-RICC 3.0 are: Coordinating
Center Structure and Function: develop a Leadership Group and Executive Committee; assure
effective communication internally and externally; establish a Data Hub to provide seamless data
management from collection to analysis; establish Scientific Working Groups; a Scientific Review
Committee and an Administrative Core; facilitate grant submissions to potential funders and
partners. Data Harmonization: Develop a data hub to collaborate with country-level data centers
to facilitate multiregional data workflow using the REDCap Harmonist platform and other tools;
Research: catalyze TB, TB/HIV and TB/COVID-19 research within and across RePORT Country
Networks, and with external partners; prioritize study of TB close contacts to evaluate biomarkers
predictive of progression to TB across three “omics” platforms and three continents; Capacity
Building: develop modular remote courses for capacity building in the components of TB research;
Mentor early-stage investigator (ESI) development. TB-RICC 3.0 will deliver high-impact
innovative research to advance TB Science and TB Control

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10802316
- **Project number:** 5U01AI174268-02
- **Recipient organization:** RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES
- **Principal Investigator:** BRUNO DE BEZERRIL ANDRADE
- **Activity code:** U01 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2024
- **Award amount:** $3,960,184
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2023-04-01 → 2028-03-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10802316

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10802316, TB-RICC 3.0 (5U01AI174268-02). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-25 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10802316. Licensed CC0.

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