Future Leader, Dr Michelle Korah-Sedgwick discusses her innovative work at the intersection of immunology and respiratory care, focusing on uncovering immune deficiencies in chronic lung disease. She shares insights on personalized treatment approaches, the value of clinical vigilance, and how registries are transforming care for patients with complex respiratory conditions.

In this interview, Dr Mural Quadros (St John’s University, New York, USA) discusses her presentation from the ATS International Conference in San Francisco, on a preclinical study evaluating inhaled osimertinib for malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM). The research highlights the use of PLGA nanoparticles to deliver the drug directly to the lungs, offering a non-invasive, targeted alternative to current treatment options.

In this episode, we explore the future of continuing medical education (CME) with the team behind touchIME. Hannah Fisher and Matthew Goodwin share insights into global and US trends, the importance of patient inclusivity and how educational outcomes are evolving to better measure the direct impact of learning on clinical practice and patient care.

Dr. Véronique Suttels discusses her work on improving tuberculosis (TB) diagnostics in low-resource settings through AI-assisted lung ultrasound (LUS). In this Future Leaders interview, Dr Suttels outlines the potential challenges of implementing diagnostic tools like CAD LUS4TB across multiple countries and reflects on the role of technology in addressing diagnostic gaps. Her research highlights both the potential and limitations of AI in advancing equitable, scalable solutions for global TB control.

Back in February 2025, the 7th Forum on Respiratory Tract Infections (RTI) took place at the iconic Glasgow Science Centre - a fitting venue for a scientific conference built on innovation, collaboration and ground-breaking research. Each year RTI continues to grow ...

As part of our Future Leaders series, we spoke with Dr Amy Wolfe, Director of the LSUHSC-Wetmore TB Clinic and Assistant Professor of Medicine at LSUHSC in New Orleans. A specialist in pulmonary and critical care medicine, Dr Wolfe shares how her early experiences in post-Katrina New Orleans inspired her focus on health equity. She discusses the challenges of treating TB in underserved communities, the importance of wraparound care, and promising innovations in pulmonology—from AI-based diagnostics to expanded access to pulmonary rehabilitation and lung cancer screening.

As part of our Future Leaders series, Dr Debasree Banerjee, Assistant Professor at Brown University, shares her journey in pulmonary and critical care medicine (PCCM), highlighting its dynamic, collaborative nature. Passionate about equity, her research addresses how race and racism impact care. Dr Banerjee emphasizes perseverance, multidisciplinary collaboration, and inspiring future physicians through advocacy and meaningful patient connections.

As part of our Future Leaders series, we speak with Dr Helen Gavillet, a post-doctoral researcher at Northumbria University (UK) and Rising Star at RTI 2025. Dr Gavillet's research focuses on the lung microbiome in cystic fibrosis, particularly bacterial and fungal dynamics. Her research also examines the impact of CFTR modulators like elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor on respiratory microbiota.

On April 24, 2025, Brussels will host the 4th annual Global Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP) Awareness Day, organized by EUFOREA. This year’s theme, "New Ambitions of Care," focuses on enhancing understanding of CRSwNP, improving early diagnosis, and promoting better treatment strategies for those affected by this debilitating condition.