Francesco Blasi: Highlights from the World Bronchiectasis & NTM Conference

touchRESPIRATORY were delighted to catch up with World Bronchiectasis & NTM Conference organising committee member, Prof. Francesco Blasi (University of Milan and IRCCS Fondazione Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore, Milan, Italy) to discuss the take home messages from this year’s conference, the importance of young researchers in the Bronchiectasis & NTM community and what to look forward to at the 2023 conference.

The 5^th World Bronchiectasis & NTM Conference was held in Prague from June 30^th to July 2^nd, 2022.

Questions 

1. What makes the World Bronchiectasis & NTM Conference stand out from other congresses in this field? (0:23)
2. What were the key take-home messages from this year’s conference? (2:21)
3. Why do you consider it important to reserve a portion of the programme for the work of young researchers and clinicians? (3:52)
4. Could you tell us a little about the 3rd European Bronchiectasis & NTM Workshop, which will be held in Milan in February 2023? (5:19)
5. What were your personal highlights of this year’s conference? (6:35)

Disclosures: Francesco Blasi has nothing to disclose in relation to this video interview.

Support: Interview and filming supported by Touch Medical Media Ltd. Interview conducted by Victoria Jones.

To find out more visit the conference website here.