Session 3: Advanced Topics for TB Epidemiologists: Data Analysis and Cohort Review

Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm PT | 1:00 – 3:00 pm ET
Online Course

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Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 2 PM PT | 5 PM ET

This is Session 3 of 3 in the Training Series for TB Epidemiologists, jointly provided by the Curry International Tuberculosis Center and Rutgers Global Tuberculosis Institute in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Attending all 3 sessions is not required. Please note that this session is geared towards more experienced epidemiologists. We recommend that new TB epidemiologists attend the first two sessions to get the most benefit from this training series for their role in TB. If interested in other sessions, please register:

• Session 1: Core Concepts of TB Epidemiology for Public Health Practice – May 13, 2026 Register here
• Session 2: Data Flow, Reconciliation, and Quality Assurance for TB Epidemiologists – May 20, 2026 Register here

COURSE DESCRIPTION & OVERALL GOAL
Session 3 will cover some nuances of surveillance data analysis within TB epidemiology and will demonstrate how cohort reviews can be used as a tool for program evaluation, training, and education. 

AGENDA
The training will be hosted via Zoom and include lectures, discussion, and Q&A.
Topics Include:

• TB surveillance data analysis from CDC and state perspectives
• Using TB surveillance data to understand local trends
• Multiple uses of cohort review

Detailed agenda is coming soon.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This advanced training is intended as a professional development opportunity for experienced TB epidemiologists. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

• Describe how to structure data analysis to bridge multiple versions of the RVCT and account for variable changes over time.  
• Describe more advanced analysis that can be used to understand trends.  
• Describe 2 ways for cohort review to drive programmatic change. 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION & FEE
Please register using the link below:
https://rutgers.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B8EhPUQuSHuV4b2ZXk1jVw

Please note, this training is limited to individuals working within in the domestic United States. There is no fee for this training. CMEs/CNEs will not be provided.

Please contact Priscilla Moreira at pkm51@rutgers.edu with any questions regarding this training.

Due to clearance processes for certain speakers, a modified/edited recording and selected resources will be available after the training.

CANCELLATION INFORMATION
We reserve the right to modify the activity content, faculty and activities, and to cancel this activity, if necessary.

DISCLOSURES
The development of the Training Series for TB Epidemiologists was funded through Notice of Funding Opportunity CDC-RFA-PS23-2301. The views expressed by speakers and in materials do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. government.