Irish Thoracic Society

🌟 Celebrating Health Research 🌟 We were thrilled to attend the HRCI HRB Joint Funding Scheme Celebration at the Mansion House! 🎉 A huge congratulations to Dr Bettina Schock whose research "Reducing SSc-ILD Progression - Targeting the effects of the pulmonary microenvironment" will be co-funded by the Irish Thoracic Society, Health Research Board (HRB) HRCI - Health Research Charities Ireland. A special mention also to Suzanne McCormack for her leadership in securing this vital funding. #HealthResearchMatters #InterstitialLungDisease #RespiratoryHealth Learn more about the other research projects https://lnkd.in/d5gbF9_P

📅 ERS Satellites 2025: registration is now open! The Irish Thoracic Society is delighted to be a partner society for the European Respiratory Society Satellites 2025! Chaired by Prof. Hilary Pinnock and Prof. Nicolas Roche, this FREE online event will present the latest clinical updates and scientific findings in four specialist areas: Paediatrics, Asthma, COPD, and Interstitial Lung Diseases. Register to join us online from anywhere in the world ✍️ https://lnkd.in/es94BqgA #EuropeanRespiratorySociety #Paediatrics #Asthma #COPD #InterstitialLungDiseases #IrishThoracicSociety

🚭 NHS Introduces 'Game-Changer' Stop-Smoking Pill – Can We Follow Suit? Hear from Irish Thoracic Society President Marcus Kennedy as he shares insights on its potential to support smoking cessation in Ireland - Today with Claire Byrne 🎙️💬 👉 Listen here: RTÉ Radio 1 https://lnkd.in/eMW3HSAE #StopSmoking #IrishThoracicSociety RTE

Excitement is building! With 500 attendees from across the respiratory community attending, here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store at our much-anticipated Annual Scientific Meeting next week : 🔹 300 Poster Presentations showcasing the latest research 🔹 7 Expert Guest Speakers from around the globe sharing unique insights 🔹 20 Insightful Lectures from our local respiratory professionals 🔹 20 Discussion Groups fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing 🔹 A dedicated SpR Training session 🔹 30 Industry Exhibitors and 6 Charity Exhibitors 🔹 1 Podcast Studio with hosts Dr Sandra Green and Dr Marissa O'Callaghan 🔹 The ITS Annual General Meeting for our members & hosting Affiliate Forums for our partners. 🔹 And to top it all off—a spectacular Gala Dinner celebrating the achievements of the wonderful respiratory community! 🥂 We’re ready to learn, connect, and celebrate in Derry! #RespiratoryHealth #IrishThoracicSociety #Derry #Science #Healthcare

Join us for ILD Education Day on February 7th 2025 🗓 The Irish Thoracic Society ILD Group & the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association will co-host a dynamic day filled with interactive case presentations, engaging MDT discussions, and the latest ILD clinical updates. The Terence Moran Memorial Award will be presented for Best Case. A highlight of the event will be the prestigious Fergus Goodbody Memorial Lecture, featuring Dr Simon Walsh, Consultant Thoracic Radiologist and NIHR Clinician Scientist at Imperial College London, as he shares cutting-edge insights from the National Heart and Lung Institute. Got a Case to Share at the Event? Submit by 6th Dec 2024 👉 http://bit.ly/3YpMmcD Register to attend the Virtual Event 👉 https://bit.ly/3UvPkv3 Friday 7th of February - 13:00 - 16:00 #ILD #InterstitialLungDisease #LungHealth #Event

New Podcast Alert 🎤 Complications from malignant central airway obstruction are commonly experienced by lung cancer patients. Prof. Marcus Kennedy talks us through diagnosis, treatment options and outlook. #malignantcentralairwayobsruction #airwayobstruction #lungcancer #airway #obstruction #podcast https://loom.ly/oAi19O8

New Podcast Alert 🎤 This week we speak with Dr Evelyn Lynn about suspecting, diagnosing and treating the rare disease, LAM (Lymphangioleiomyomatosis) #RareDisease #Podcast https://loom.ly/e8L-PMI

Tune into The Last Word on Today FM at 6:20 pm today as Irish Thoracic Society Council Member and esteemed Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Prof. Karen Redmond, shares her expertise on maintaining lung health in honour of #WorldLungDay. A must-listen for anyone interested in respiratory well-being. Listen here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gEtfUUXS

Join us for the FIRS - Forum of International Respiratory Societies #WorldLungDay Webinar"Clean Air and Healthy Lungs for All" 👉 13:00 CEST 📅 25 September, 2024 This event will unite global experts to discuss lung health challenges. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eT37fxTz

Every step toward a cleaner, healthier future makes a difference! 🚴🚆 Our President, Prof. Marcus Kennedy, leading by example, travelling by train and bike from Cork to RTE Dublin to discuss clean air and lung health on Today with Claire Byrne. Let’s work together for a future where everyone can breathe easier. 🌍 #CleanAirForAll #LungHealth #WorldLungDay