Mireille Kamariza

Dr. Mireille Kamariza, a chemical biologist at UCLA and co-founder of Oli Lux Biosciences, brings her harrowing personal experiences as a Burundi native to the forefront of tuberculosis (TB) research. She delves into TB's unique defenses that make it hard to treat and shares innovative diagnostics to identify effective treatments in low-resource settings. Kamariza also addresses the social stigmas surrounding TB in her homeland, emphasizing the importance of blending science with personal narratives to drive change in global health.