Alberto García-Basteiro

Alberto García-Basteiro is an Associate Research Professor at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a consultant physician in the Department of Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology at Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, and Coordinator of the Tuberculosis Research Area at the Manhiça Health Research Centre (CISM) in Mozambique. He holds an associate professor position at the University of Barcelona and is a visiting professor at Eduardo Mondlane University in Maputo, Mozambique.

His educational background includes:

• Medical degree from the University of Santiago de Compostela
• Specialty training in Preventive Medicine and Public Health at Hospital Clínic of Barcelona (awarded Emili Letang End-of-Residency Award)
• Master’s in Epidemiology from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), UK
• Joint PhD from the University of Amsterdam and ISGlobal (University of Barcelona) under the EU-funded Transglobal Health Solutions programme

Dr. García-Basteiro's research focuses on tuberculosis in high-burden, low-resource settings, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. His work spans clinical epidemiology, novel diagnostics using non-conventional samples (urine, stool), and the evaluation of new TB vaccines, including mRNA-based platforms. He investigates transmission dynamics in vulnerable populations such as children, people living with HIV, and incarcerated individuals, and evaluates innovative active case-finding strategies in malnourished communities.

His recent publications reflect a strong emphasis on improving TB diagnosis and control through molecular testing, epidemiological modeling, and ethical clinical trial design. Many of his studies are multicentre collaborations across Africa and Europe, published in top journals like The Lancet, Nature Communications, and European Respiratory Journal.

His scientific recognitions include:

• ERC Starting Grant (2023)
• XX Banco Sabadell Foundation Award for Biomedical Research (2025)
• The Union Young Investigator Prize
• Stephen Lawn TB/HIV Leadership Prize
• Early Career Prize from the European Respiratory Society
• Akebulan Award
• Emili Letang End-of-Residency Award

Dr. García-Basteiro has led numerous international research projects funded by the European Commission (EDCTP), NIH, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, USAID, and Stop TB Partnership. He has mentored students and contributes to doctoral training at Eduardo Mondlane University. His research team operates across Spain and Mozambique, reflecting his commitment to equitable, locally embedded global health research.

He has published over 200 scientific articles and has been featured in The Lancet for his career contributions. His work continues to shape TB policy and practice in some of the world’s most affected regions.