British Association for Lung Research
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The British Association for Lung Research provides a focus for exchange of ideas between respiratory researchers. Registered Charity: SC010151
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📢Early Career Activities at #RTI2026, take part in shaping the scientific conversation:
Rising Star Programme - Present your work and connect with leading experts.
Oral & Poster Presentations - Share your research and be part of the scientific programme.
Submit here: rti-forum.org/2026/?page_i...
Rising Star Programme - Present your work and connect with leading experts.
Oral & Poster Presentations - Share your research and be part of the scientific programme.
Submit here: rti-forum.org/2026/?page_i...
September 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM
📢Early Career Activities at #RTI2026, take part in shaping the scientific conversation:
Rising Star Programme - Present your work and connect with leading experts.
Oral & Poster Presentations - Share your research and be part of the scientific programme.
Submit here: rti-forum.org/2026/?page_i...
Rising Star Programme - Present your work and connect with leading experts.
Oral & Poster Presentations - Share your research and be part of the scientific programme.
Submit here: rti-forum.org/2026/?page_i...
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Accelerate your research in Respiratory Tract Infections!
@profjdchalmers.bsky.social shares why #RTI2026 is the place to learn, share, and connect.
Submit your abstract by 20 Nov 2025 and shape the future of respiratory research: rti-forum.org/2026/?page_i...
📍Glasgow, 2–4 March 2026
@profjdchalmers.bsky.social shares why #RTI2026 is the place to learn, share, and connect.
Submit your abstract by 20 Nov 2025 and shape the future of respiratory research: rti-forum.org/2026/?page_i...
📍Glasgow, 2–4 March 2026
October 8, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Accelerate your research in Respiratory Tract Infections!
@profjdchalmers.bsky.social shares why #RTI2026 is the place to learn, share, and connect.
Submit your abstract by 20 Nov 2025 and shape the future of respiratory research: rti-forum.org/2026/?page_i...
📍Glasgow, 2–4 March 2026
@profjdchalmers.bsky.social shares why #RTI2026 is the place to learn, share, and connect.
Submit your abstract by 20 Nov 2025 and shape the future of respiratory research: rti-forum.org/2026/?page_i...
📍Glasgow, 2–4 March 2026
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Here’s what Faculty Member, Professor Stefano Aliberti had to say about the Forum on Respiratory Tract Infections.
Register here for #RTI2026 rti-forum.org/2026/?page_i...
📍Scotland, Glasgow, 2-4 March 2026
Register here for #RTI2026 rti-forum.org/2026/?page_i...
📍Scotland, Glasgow, 2-4 March 2026
October 21, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Here’s what Faculty Member, Professor Stefano Aliberti had to say about the Forum on Respiratory Tract Infections.
Register here for #RTI2026 rti-forum.org/2026/?page_i...
📍Scotland, Glasgow, 2-4 March 2026
Register here for #RTI2026 rti-forum.org/2026/?page_i...
📍Scotland, Glasgow, 2-4 March 2026
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⏰2 weeks left to submit your abstract for #RTI2026!
Rising Stars – present your research live on stage & connect directly with field experts.
Oral & Poster Presentations – showcase your work to the RTI community.
Deadline: 20 Nov 2025
Submit now: rti-forum.org/2026/?page_i...
#RespiratoryResearch
Rising Stars – present your research live on stage & connect directly with field experts.
Oral & Poster Presentations – showcase your work to the RTI community.
Deadline: 20 Nov 2025
Submit now: rti-forum.org/2026/?page_i...
#RespiratoryResearch
November 5, 2025 at 12:28 PM
⏰2 weeks left to submit your abstract for #RTI2026!
Rising Stars – present your research live on stage & connect directly with field experts.
Oral & Poster Presentations – showcase your work to the RTI community.
Deadline: 20 Nov 2025
Submit now: rti-forum.org/2026/?page_i...
#RespiratoryResearch
Rising Stars – present your research live on stage & connect directly with field experts.
Oral & Poster Presentations – showcase your work to the RTI community.
Deadline: 20 Nov 2025
Submit now: rti-forum.org/2026/?page_i...
#RespiratoryResearch
📢 Abstract submission for the Dutch Lung Conference (DLC) 2026 closes on 7th November!
📍 Location: Van der Valk Hotel Utrecht
🗓️ Dates: 29-30 January 2026
🔗 Submit & Register here: www.aanmelder.nl/dlc2026/home
📍 Location: Van der Valk Hotel Utrecht
🗓️ Dates: 29-30 January 2026
🔗 Submit & Register here: www.aanmelder.nl/dlc2026/home
Dutch Lung Congress (DLC) 2026 - Home
www.aanmelder.nl
November 5, 2025 at 10:04 PM
📢 Abstract submission for the Dutch Lung Conference (DLC) 2026 closes on 7th November!
📍 Location: Van der Valk Hotel Utrecht
🗓️ Dates: 29-30 January 2026
🔗 Submit & Register here: www.aanmelder.nl/dlc2026/home
📍 Location: Van der Valk Hotel Utrecht
🗓️ Dates: 29-30 January 2026
🔗 Submit & Register here: www.aanmelder.nl/dlc2026/home
Are you both a Royal Society of Biology AND BALR enthusiast? This role is for you! Become the new BALR RSB Rep and bring together your passions in one exiting job!
More info and how to apply at balr.co.uk/about
More info and how to apply at balr.co.uk/about
October 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Are you both a Royal Society of Biology AND BALR enthusiast? This role is for you! Become the new BALR RSB Rep and bring together your passions in one exiting job!
More info and how to apply at balr.co.uk/about
More info and how to apply at balr.co.uk/about
Are you a post-doc who wants to make a difference for Respiratory ECRs? Become the BALR post-doc Rep and help us shape our early career researchers support strategy!
More info and to apply at balr.co.uk/about
More info and to apply at balr.co.uk/about
October 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Are you a post-doc who wants to make a difference for Respiratory ECRs? Become the BALR post-doc Rep and help us shape our early career researchers support strategy!
More info and to apply at balr.co.uk/about
More info and to apply at balr.co.uk/about
Have you always dreamt of being in charge of a newsletter? I mean, who hasn't, right? Apply for the position of BALR Publications Secretary, and make your wish come true!
More info and how to apply at balr.co.uk/about
More info and how to apply at balr.co.uk/about
October 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Have you always dreamt of being in charge of a newsletter? I mean, who hasn't, right? Apply for the position of BALR Publications Secretary, and make your wish come true!
More info and how to apply at balr.co.uk/about
More info and how to apply at balr.co.uk/about
Have you been reading the BALR posts, and thinking you could do a much better job than me? Here's your chance: apply to become the new BALR Communications Secretary and show me how it's done.
More info and how to apply at balr.co.uk/about
More info and how to apply at balr.co.uk/about
October 17, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Have you been reading the BALR posts, and thinking you could do a much better job than me? Here's your chance: apply to become the new BALR Communications Secretary and show me how it's done.
More info and how to apply at balr.co.uk/about
More info and how to apply at balr.co.uk/about
Are you a scientist👩🔬, but secretly dream you were an accountant instead🧑💼? Apply for the position of BALR treasurer and make your dreams come true!
More info and how to apply at balr.co/uk/about
More info and how to apply at balr.co/uk/about
October 17, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Are you a scientist👩🔬, but secretly dream you were an accountant instead🧑💼? Apply for the position of BALR treasurer and make your dreams come true!
More info and how to apply at balr.co/uk/about
More info and how to apply at balr.co/uk/about
The BALR committee is looking for its next Chairperson, to provide leadership, management, and strategic vision for the BALR - working closely with the rest of the BALR committee to deliver on the aims of the Association.
More info and how to apply at balr.co.uk/about
More info and how to apply at balr.co.uk/about
October 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The BALR committee is looking for its next Chairperson, to provide leadership, management, and strategic vision for the BALR - working closely with the rest of the BALR committee to deliver on the aims of the Association.
More info and how to apply at balr.co.uk/about
More info and how to apply at balr.co.uk/about
The deadline to apply to become part of the wonderful BALR committee is Monday 20th October!
More info and how to apply at www.balr.co.uk/about
More info and how to apply at www.balr.co.uk/about
October 17, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The deadline to apply to become part of the wonderful BALR committee is Monday 20th October!
More info and how to apply at www.balr.co.uk/about
More info and how to apply at www.balr.co.uk/about
The deadline for abstract submissions to the @respgen25.bsky.social happening in Leicester on 4-5/11/25 has been extended to the 15th October!
⚠️Remember what happened the last time you didn't listen to me? Yes, you missed out. More info at balr.co.uk/meetings
⚠️Remember what happened the last time you didn't listen to me? Yes, you missed out. More info at balr.co.uk/meetings
Registrations for the Respiratory Genomics Conference, and abstract submissions, closes on the 15th October. Sign up today – limited availability!
October 9, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The deadline for abstract submissions to the @respgen25.bsky.social happening in Leicester on 4-5/11/25 has been extended to the 15th October!
⚠️Remember what happened the last time you didn't listen to me? Yes, you missed out. More info at balr.co.uk/meetings
⚠️Remember what happened the last time you didn't listen to me? Yes, you missed out. More info at balr.co.uk/meetings
🎉 The #BALR2025 early career competition went to Juma El Awaisi from University of Birmingham
🎉 The postgraduate competition went to Bethany Sawyer from @brisunipress.bsky.social
🎉 mid-career competition went to Polina Yarova from @newcastleuni.bsky.social
Congratulations! 2/2
🎉 The postgraduate competition went to Bethany Sawyer from @brisunipress.bsky.social
🎉 mid-career competition went to Polina Yarova from @newcastleuni.bsky.social
Congratulations! 2/2
September 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
🎉 The #BALR2025 early career competition went to Juma El Awaisi from University of Birmingham
🎉 The postgraduate competition went to Bethany Sawyer from @brisunipress.bsky.social
🎉 mid-career competition went to Polina Yarova from @newcastleuni.bsky.social
Congratulations! 2/2
🎉 The postgraduate competition went to Bethany Sawyer from @brisunipress.bsky.social
🎉 mid-career competition went to Polina Yarova from @newcastleuni.bsky.social
Congratulations! 2/2
#BALR2025 is over, and here are the winners of the competitions:
Poster competition
🎉 Mads Rossanese from @ucl.ac.uk
🎉 Katherine Ronchetti from The Children’s hospital for Wales
🎉 Sasha-Gaye Richards from @uniofnottingham.bsky.social
Congratulations all! 1/2
Poster competition
🎉 Mads Rossanese from @ucl.ac.uk
🎉 Katherine Ronchetti from The Children’s hospital for Wales
🎉 Sasha-Gaye Richards from @uniofnottingham.bsky.social
Congratulations all! 1/2
September 10, 2025 at 2:44 PM
#BALR2025 is over, and here are the winners of the competitions:
Poster competition
🎉 Mads Rossanese from @ucl.ac.uk
🎉 Katherine Ronchetti from The Children’s hospital for Wales
🎉 Sasha-Gaye Richards from @uniofnottingham.bsky.social
Congratulations all! 1/2
Poster competition
🎉 Mads Rossanese from @ucl.ac.uk
🎉 Katherine Ronchetti from The Children’s hospital for Wales
🎉 Sasha-Gaye Richards from @uniofnottingham.bsky.social
Congratulations all! 1/2
And to close off the last session at #BALR2025 Ellen Jenkins from Uni of Birmingham is presenting on The impact of HIF-1 pathway activation on alveolar macrophage immunometabolism: implications for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
September 10, 2025 at 9:51 AM
And to close off the last session at #BALR2025 Ellen Jenkins from Uni of Birmingham is presenting on The impact of HIF-1 pathway activation on alveolar macrophage immunometabolism: implications for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
And now presenting ‘Leupaxin Orchestrates Proliferation and
Myofibroblast Transition in
Human Lung Fibroblasts’ is Petar Popov from @cardiffuni, at #BALR2025
Myofibroblast Transition in
Human Lung Fibroblasts’ is Petar Popov from @cardiffuni, at #BALR2025
September 10, 2025 at 9:35 AM
And now presenting ‘Leupaxin Orchestrates Proliferation and
Myofibroblast Transition in
Human Lung Fibroblasts’ is Petar Popov from @cardiffuni, at #BALR2025
Myofibroblast Transition in
Human Lung Fibroblasts’ is Petar Popov from @cardiffuni, at #BALR2025
And after PCLSs, we’re now onto epithelial-mesenchymal-endothelial organoids with Dr Anna Krasnodembskaya from
Queen’s University Belfast, now at #BALR2025.
Queen’s University Belfast, now at #BALR2025.
September 10, 2025 at 9:11 AM
And after PCLSs, we’re now onto epithelial-mesenchymal-endothelial organoids with Dr Anna Krasnodembskaya from
Queen’s University Belfast, now at #BALR2025.
Queen’s University Belfast, now at #BALR2025.
Now for modelling lung development, repair and disease at #BALR2025, Dr Charlotte Dean from @imperialnhli.bsky.social who is going to present on her PCLS models to study lung injury and repair.
September 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Now for modelling lung development, repair and disease at #BALR2025, Dr Charlotte Dean from @imperialnhli.bsky.social who is going to present on her PCLS models to study lung injury and repair.
Last but not least for the mid-career competition at #BALR2025 Dr Bettina Schock from Queen’s University Belfast, presenting on ‘Induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived fibroblasts reveal differences between Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) and SSc-IL.
September 10, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Last but not least for the mid-career competition at #BALR2025 Dr Bettina Schock from Queen’s University Belfast, presenting on ‘Induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived fibroblasts reveal differences between Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) and SSc-IL.
The next contestant at #BALR2025 is Dr Polina Yarova from @newcastleuni.bsky.social presenting on ‘Calcium-sensing receptor
integrates polyamine metabolism with
inflammatory and fibrotic responses in bleomycin-induced lung injury.
integrates polyamine metabolism with
inflammatory and fibrotic responses in bleomycin-induced lung injury.
September 10, 2025 at 8:21 AM
The next contestant at #BALR2025 is Dr Polina Yarova from @newcastleuni.bsky.social presenting on ‘Calcium-sensing receptor
integrates polyamine metabolism with
inflammatory and fibrotic responses in bleomycin-induced lung injury.
integrates polyamine metabolism with
inflammatory and fibrotic responses in bleomycin-induced lung injury.
The mid-career competition has kicked off on day 3 of #BALR2025 with @drmanuplate.bsky.social talking on the involvement of mTORC1 in defining the transcriptional identity of the CTHRC1+ fibroblasts.
September 10, 2025 at 8:18 AM
The mid-career competition has kicked off on day 3 of #BALR2025 with @drmanuplate.bsky.social talking on the involvement of mTORC1 in defining the transcriptional identity of the CTHRC1+ fibroblasts.