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The STOP TB Working Group on Diagnostics

The STOP TB Working Group on Diagnostics aims to map global TB diagnostic research and development activities, identify gaps and inadequacies, and create a coordinated action plan to overcome them. The group facilitates communication between diagnostic developers and end-users, expands membership, and collaborates with partners to promote affordable and accurate TB diagnostics. Quarterly updates and an annual report are provided to members and the STOP TB Coordinating Board.

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The STOP TB Working Group on Diagnostics

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  1. The STOP TB Working Group on Diagnostics Jane Cunningham WG Secretariat/Medical Officer WHO Tropical Diseases Research (TDR)

  2. M I S S I O N To implement research, advocacy and/or operational activities in pursuit of the Group’s specific area of interest and of the aims of the Partnership. To collaborate with other elements of the Partnership so as to create synergy and value added to actions taken in pursuit of the aims of the Partnership

  3. Terms of Reference • Map, to the extent possible, the range of TB diagnostic R&D activities underway globally • Identify inadequacies in materials, knowledge, funding, advocacy or policy that inhibit test development • Plan, implement and monitor coordinated action to overcome these inadequacies • Develop means of communication that ensure frank exchange between diagnostic developers and diagnostic end-users • Expand membership as required to support activities, promoting active participation from disease endemic countries. • Report to the Stop TB Coordinating Board and Partnership Forum • Coordinate with other Stop TB partners and Working Groups

  4. Academia Public research institutes Industry National TB Programs/Reference Laboratories NGO's Membership • open to institutions and expert individuals involved in the the development and implementation of accurate, robust and affordable diagnostics for tuberculosis. Working Group Core WG International Organizations Donors

  5. Organizational Structure Suggested Subgroups

  6. Budget $75,000 Expenditures: $ 35,000 Balance: $ 40,000

  7. Planned Activities Budget

  8. Monitoring Progress • Quarterly member update • Annual report to members and STOP TB Coordinating Board

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