TB Alliance warmly congratulates Bruce Carter, PhD, on his appointment as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE), awarded in recognition of his outstanding contributions and long-standing service to the fight against tuberculosis (TB). This prestigious honor reflects not only Bruce’s exceptional personal commitment and leadership, but also the enduring importance of global collaboration in addressing the world’s deadliest infectious disease.
Bruce has been a steadfast champion of TB Alliance for many years, serving as a long-time member of the organization’s Board of Directors and playing a pivotal role in guiding its strategic direction during periods of significant growth and scientific progress. Bruce served as Chair of TB Alliance’s Board of Directors as the organization completed the Nix-TB trial, which helped earn the regulatory approval of the six-month, all-oral BPaL regimen for drug-resistant TB. His deep expertise, thoughtful counsel, and unwavering belief in the mission of TB Alliance have played a vital role in shaping the organization’s achievements and impact to date.
The United Kingdom’s recognition of Bruce an Officer of the Order of the British Empire also underscores the nation’s well-established commitment to ending TB and to supporting health innovations that save and improve lives while strengthening global prosperity. The UK government is among TB Alliance’s longest standing and most deeply engaged supporters, and collaborations with public, private, and academic partners across the United Kingdom have been instrumental in transforming the TB treatment landscape and improving the lives of millions worldwide.
This honor reflects the values that Bruce has embodied throughout his career: collaboration across borders, a belief in science as a public good, and a commitment to ensuring that life-saving innovations reach those who need them most. It also serves as a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when dedicated individuals, institutions, and governments work together toward a shared global health goal.
On behalf of the TB Alliance Board of Directors, staff, partners, and the communities we serve, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Bruce Carter on this well-deserved recognition. We are deeply grateful for his years of service, leadership, and advocacy, and we celebrate this honor as a testament to his lasting impact on TB Alliance and on the fight to end TB.