Refiloe Masekela Renowned pulmonologist and head of UKZN's CHS Paediatric and Child Health has been awarded the American Thoracic Society World Lung Health Award facebook.com/share/p/162cAL…

🚨 Call for papers! The ERJ calls for new submissions for a series on ILD, with particular focus on the results of clinical trials & studies which provide new insights into clinical care. The submission deadline is 31 March - more info: ersnet.org/news-and-featu… ERS publications

Apply now for an ERS Short-Term Research Fellowship (STRF)! The STRF programme offers unique support for early career researchers to develop new techniques & skills, providing access to new infrastructures & expertise. Apply before 1 April: ersnet.org/professional-d…

European Respiratory Review: Understanding of the pathophysiology of transient tachypnoea, the commonest neonatal respiratory disease, can now improve its diagnosis and provide treatments that impact on its relevant public health consequences. bit.ly/3YghDyz

ERR: Limited data are available on the use and outcomes of long-term NIV for adults and children with Down syndrome (DS) compared with the non-DS population. This review summarises the literature in DS, identifying benefits, limits and future perspectives. bit.ly/3YAiko2

ERR: A systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs indicates exercise training can improve cognitive performance to varying degrees in people with COPD, but the findings should be regarded with caution due to the limitations of the included studies bit.ly/3OaXhlG

ERR: A review presenting our current understanding of the role of vascularity in the pathogenesis of interstitial lung diseases, emphasising its potential contribution to the exacerbation of fibrosis and its therapeutic implications. bit.ly/3NLn4Rg

A review of respiratory virus and ciliated cell interactions (host entry, viral replication and dissemination, deciliation, reduced ciliary beat frequency, and dyskinesia); understanding of these dynamics is required to develop new therapies and models. bit.ly/3WAgIct

Dan Weiss, founder and Emeritus Chair, opening the 20th Vermont Stem Cells Conference VTStemCell2025 at University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont, today. Congratulations to Conference Chairs Amy Ryan and Rob Hynds on an absolutely outstanding programme. #VTStemCell2025.

Ever wondered what the editors are thinking? We kicked off Day 2 of the conference with an editorial insight into publishing your research with Rory Morty European Resp Rev, Julie Stacey eBioMedicine – The Lancet Discovery Science and Andrew Halayako ATS Red Journal

Today we officially hand over our meeting Chair roles to the next Chairs: Drs. Cardoso and Crotty Alexander on Day 5 of the 2025 Lung Gordon Research Conference. Special thanks to Dr. Sue Majka, current Chair!

Farewell #2025LungGRC! Great memories as we say farewell, handing off the ball to our new Chairs. #2025LungGRC. Gordon Research Conferences

Postdoc (4 years 🤓) Fellowship Alert! 🔬 Are you a computational biologist passionate about cellular biology and quantitative live-cell imaging? Get in touch to learn more and apply! Full details in the attached flyer.

“Anyone that wants to get involved can make a contribution” As ERS member and European Respiratory Journal Chief Editor James D Chalmers explains, there are countless ways to get involved with the Society’s activities across science, education and advocacy. ERS publications

📢 Apply to the AJP-Lung Early Career Editorial Fellowship! Work 1:1 with an Editor to learn our editorial process. Apply by August 29, 2025. Submit your CV and letter of interest at ow.ly/e5Sa50WuyPy. Read the Editors' Editorial here: ow.ly/KyM950WuyPM.

🫁 Apply to the AJP-Lung Early Career Editorial Fellowship! Work 1:1 with an Editor to learn our editorial process. Submit your CV and letter of interest at ow.ly/967X50Wuzws. Read the Editors' Editorial here: ow.ly/QMGf50Wuzwr. 🫁

Don’t miss the EU project sessions at the #ERSCongress 2025! ERS & European Lung Foundation collaborate on a number of EU-funded projects that look at unmet needs in the respiratory field. This year’s sessions will be led by SOLACE, OPTIMA, & 3TR. Learn more: bit.ly/4mx2p34

Childhood asthma is complex. Diagnosis is fundamental to asthma management, and objective measures to demonstrate reversible airflow obstruction and/or airway inflammation are essential to confirm a diagnosis and identify therapeutic targets. Heidi Makrinioti bit.ly/ERSM108

Calling all respiratory researchers and clinicians! Applications for the ERS Short-Term Research Fellowship and Clinical Training Fellowship programmes are now open, offering ERS members a unique opportunity to advance skills and careers. Apply now: bit.ly/3yKOVxe

We did it! The first approved medication for bronchiectasis Brensocatib approved by the FDA in the United States. A great day for patients and the scientific community that made this happen. Thank you Insmed, all investigators and participants multivu.com/insmed/9347351…