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Mireille Kamariza

Chemical biologist at UCLA and co-founder of Oli Lux Biosciences, developing tools for TB detection and treatment in low-resource areas. Her work is driven by her experience growing up in Burundi during civil war.

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Mar 26, 2025 • 18min

Developing Faster, Simpler Tools To Treat Tuberculosis

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.