The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for research on the establishment of multidisciplinary Tuberculosis (TB) Research Units (TBRUs) that will operate as a collaborative network to improve understanding of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb)-host interactions through characterizing the roles of bacterial and host heterogeneity on infection outcomes and disease progression, and defining bacterial and host determinants relevant to Mtb establishment, dissemination, and disease stage. This NOFO will utilize the P01 activity code. Applications are not being solicited at this time. This Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects. Investigators with expertise and insights into this area of tuberculosis research are encouraged to begin to consider applying for this new NOFO. In addition, collaborative investigations will be encouraged and these investigators should also begin considering applying for this NOFO. 

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