Merete Long

Research Fellow @dundeeuni working on #neutrophils in #respiratory disease

[James D Chalmers @ProfJDChalmers]

A study 10 years in the making, just published in @LancetRespirMed
How do DPP1 inhibitors really work in bronchiectasis?
We show a novel mechanism for treatment efficacy, by inhibiting Azurocidin-1, a ciliotoxin, DPP1i can enhance mucociliary clearance.
https://t.co/eVR7fhgW7w

[British Association for Lung Research (BALR) @BALRcommunity]

Missed the BALR 2026 abstract deadline? There’s still time! ⏰

Submissions are now open until Thursday 30th April.

Join us at #BALR2026 at @uniofleicester, hosted by @drkatyroach and team. We’d love to see your work there!

#RespiratoryResearch #Science #UniversityofLeicester

[James D Chalmers @ProfJDChalmers]

ECCMID 2026
No induction of resistance over 6 months with monoclonal antibody therapy against pseudomonas in bronchiectasis
Encouraging beneficial changes to the microbiome too
Encouraging early results presented by @beccahull_

[James D Chalmers @ProfJDChalmers]

Congratulations to the amazing @MereteLong on her award for contributions to cathepsin c/dpp1 science
Well deserved recognition of an amazing scientist 👏

[Dr Katy Roach @drkatyroach]

We are delighted to host the Annual British Association of Lung Research (BALR) Conference 2026 at University of Leicester - 23rd to 25th June 2026.

Just 1 day left to submit your #RespiratoryResearch abstract - check out the program here
https://t.co/7XpZrubXLw

[James D Chalmers @ProfJDChalmers]

The New @EuroRespSoc Bronchiectasis Guidelines explained with clinical scenarios, case studies and algorithms.
Just published in Breathe: A Clinical Summary to the ERS Bronchiectasis Guidelines
@OSibila @MereteLong @Beika_Physio @AlibertiStefano
https://t.co/C5boUJjBIy

[British Association for Lung Research (BALR) @BALRcommunity]

The countdown to #BALR2026 #conference continues!

⏰ 2 days left to submit your abstracts!

With 2 great opportunities to present your #RespiratoryScience in oral or poster sessions, and prizes across career stages, join us in Leicester- a city with over 2 millennia of history!

[British Association for Lung Research (BALR) @BALRcommunity]

Have a great idea for a short-term project in #RespiratoryScience, providing students with high-quality research experience?

We’d love to fund it! 🫁

Just 3 days left to apply for a BALR joint studentship to fund a project in Summer 2026 ⬇️☀️

https://t.co/PoSZjGB0Mo

[British Association for Lung Research (BALR) @BALRcommunity]

Call for applications for summer studentships is still open until 17th April!

A great opportunity for current PIs or #PostDocs, and students, to gain funding to support projects in #RespiratoryResearch 🫁🧫🥼⬇️

[British Association for Lung Research (BALR) @BALRcommunity]

NOW OPEN: Abstract submission & registration for BALR 2026 in Leicester (23–25 June)

🫁 Abstract deadline: 17 April
🫁 Registration deadline: 30 May

From genes to environment, injury to repair, and models to new mechanisms

https://t.co/eDWMD1TFC9

#BALR2026 #RespiratoryScience

[James D Chalmers @ProfJDChalmers]

New paper! Collaboration between @EMBARCnetwork and @lifearc1 shows a molecular test can sensitively and accurately detect and quantify Pseudomonas infection in bronchiectasis.
The BQA was better than culture
@alferes_de @beccahull_ @MereteLong @OSibila
https://t.co/Au58CIqMn3

[James D Chalmers @ProfJDChalmers]

Our latest paper just out in @LancetRespirMed
10 unanswered questions about DPP1 inhibition in bronchiectasis

We outline key future clinical and research questions after the approval of the first new therapy for people with bronchiectasis.
Congratulations Jiahui, Chloe and @MereteLong

[James D Chalmers @ProfJDChalmers]

First patient randomized to the ESCAPE trial testing Pseudomonas eradication vs no eradication in patients with bronchiectasis. Funded by NIHR and delivered by EMBARC
@TASC_TCTU @viligorska @HollyLind19 @Shoemelia @MereteLong @beccahull_
https://t.co/jgEgUCAb1U

[James D Chalmers @ProfJDChalmers]

Well done Chloe Hughes presenting data showing increased systemic inflammation in people with severe bronchiectasis
Important data and excellent talk #rti2026
@dundeeuni

[James D Chalmers @ProfJDChalmers]

Very proud of the brilliant Amy Gilmour our rising star presenting the PIRATE study final results
Time for antiinflammatory therapies in pleural infection?
#rti2026

[Emily Ward @draw_e87]

Amazing overview of GREAT2 looking at pseudomonas treatment in #bronchiectasis with GRemubamab ErAdication by the fantastic Daniela @dundeeuni presented at #rti2026

[James D Chalmers @ProfJDChalmers]

The brilliant Dundee team in action at #rti2026
Thank you to all of our incredible colleagues for pushing forward respiratory infection science @dundeeuni

[British Society for Immunology @britsocimm]

⏰ Last chance to register for #SIGNET26

Registration closes 23:59 on Wednesday 4 March for the SIGNET symposium on 11 March at Perth Concert Hall.

Register for SIGNET now: https://t.co/4Ju7nWPutX

[British Association for Lung Research (BALR) @BALRcommunity]

Great first day at #RTI2026 with talks from experts across Pleural Infection, Bronchiectasis, the microbiome and precision diagnostics.

Congratulations to the early career researchers receiving Rising Star Awards, Amy Gilmour @UoDMedicine and Tommaso Morelli @unisouthampton! ⭐️

[British Association for Lung Research (BALR) @BALRcommunity]

📢 Funding opportunity: BALR joint #studentships are open for applications from undergrad science or med students and PI/Postdoc supervisors across a range of lung conditions.

Deadline 17th April

Visit https://t.co/vAkYMXQqQ8

@Breathingmatter @ActionPFcharity @PFNI_NIRELAND