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Dr. Leeberk Raja is a senior scientist at the ICMR National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis (ICMR-NIRT) in Chennai, India, where his work focuses on clinical research, tuberculosis diagnostics, and evidence synthesis. His research interests include diagnostic test accuracy, tuberculosis meningitis, and prognostic reviews, with contributions to systematic reviews that inform clinical guidelines and healthcare decisions. In addition to his research, he serves as an associate professor in the Faculty of Medical Research at the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research and has experience in community health practice, medical education, and primary care. After completing his MBBS and MD in Community Health and Preventive Medicine at Christian Medical College, Vellore, he received the 2025 Kenneth Warren Prize from the Cochrane Collaboration for his work on tuberculosis diagnostic evidence.
