Maria Puthoor

Maria Puthoor recently completed her MSc in Tropical and Infectious Diseases from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, where her MSc project focused on managing post-tuberculosis lung disease. Her research explored strategies examining both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions to improve lung health outcomes for pulmonary TB survivors.

Prior to her MSc, she completed her medical training and internship in the Czech Republic, undertook clinical attachments in India and has since worked in the UK as a resident doctor. Maria is passionate about improving TB and post-TB care, especially in lower- and lower-middle-income countries, where TB remains a significant challenge.