Biography

Dr Nicola Foster is a statistical epidemiologist based at University College London where she works on evaluations of chronic respiratory disease and tuberculosis interventions globally. Previous work has included interventions of tuberculosis treatment adherence in Ethiopia, tuberculosis screening in Viet Nam, and tuberculosis screening and diagnostics interventions in South Africa.

Expertise

TB Diagnostics
Public Health

Key Impacts

Post-TB lung function among adults screened for chronic obstructed pulmonary disease in Nepal, Peru and Uganda: A post-hoc analysis of the GECO study

Prior TB diagnosis is a significant predictor of COPD among this diverse Global South population. Further analyses of risk factors and other long-term conditions will provide valuable insights.

Source: Conference 2024