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Revolutionary TB Surveillance in Arkansas Using Machine Learning

2/18/2025

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David Ussery, a UAMS professor, and Ph.D. student Brian Delavan are revolutionizing tuberculosis (TB) surveillance in Arkansas with cutting-edge bioinformatics. By analyzing Mtb genomes and harnessing machine learning, they aim to predict TB transmission. This initiative seeks to strengthen Arkansas's historic fight against TB, paving the way for innovative control measures and the ultimate goal of eradication.

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David Ussery, a UAMS professor, and Ph.D. student Brian Delavan are revolutionizing tuberculosis (TB) surveillance in Arkansas with cutting-edge bioinformatics. By analyzing Mtb genomes and harnessing machine learning, they aim to predict TB transmission. This initiative seeks to strengthen Arkansas's historic fight against TB, paving the way for innovative control measures and the ultimate goal of eradication.