Nominations for 2026 are now closed. Register now to see who made the touchRESPIRATORY Future Leaders 2026 list:

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Those selected as Future Leaders 2026 will enjoy the following benefits:

• Enhanced professional visibility through our Future Leaders 2026 campaign, promoted to our extensive network of healthcare and industry professionals
• Official recognition with a Future Leader 2026 certification and LinkedIn badge
• Exclusive opportunities to contribute to expert-led content, including live events, thought-leadership features and conference coverage on our global platform

Criteria for nominees

touchRESPIRATORY Future Leaders 2026 recognizes outstanding rising talents in the field of respirology across the globe. To be eligible for nomination, candidates must meet the following criteria:

1. Age requirement – Candidates must be ≤40 years of age at the time of nomination. An extension of up to 4 years may be applied in recognition of career interruptions, including but not limited to illness, parental leave or significant caregiving responsibilities.
2. Academic contribution – Candidates must have at least one publication as first, corresponding or last author in a PubMed-indexed or Q1-ranked journal (Clarivate JCR 2024).
3. Career stage – Candidates may be at any career level, from trainee to senior lecturer/associate professor. Full professor titles are not eligible.
4. Field of work – Candidates must be actively engaged in clinical practice, research or education in their field.
5. Professional standing – Candidates should demonstrate evidence of leadership potential, innovation or meaningful contributions to their subspecialty or the wider specialty community. Engagement in international conferences and medical society committees is considered highly desirable.