Dr Katy Roach

Lecturer of Respiratory and Precision Medicine, Division of Respiratory Sciences, University of Leicester
focusing on the pathophysiology of IPF

[Dr Katy Roach @drkatyroach]

New preprint: KCa3.1 in aortic stenosis.

Our data suggest this channel contributes to pro-fibrotic activation in valve cells, and that inhibition may attenuate these responses.
Excited to put it out for discussion and feedback.

https://t.co/r4t6xC0UAC

[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

[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

[Dr Katy Roach @drkatyroach]

Exciting PhD opportunity at the @uniofleicester exploring the mechanisms of fibrosis across organs.
If you’re passionate about translational science and multi-omics research, I’d love to hear from you! https://t.co/KjYNnJ0WrI #findaphd #PhD

[Dr Katy Roach @drkatyroach]

Our exciting new publication -
TGFβ1 generates a pro-fibrotic proteome in human lung parenchyma that ... https://t.co/MYra82IMzz

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

📢The BALR is thrilled to welcome @drkatyroach as our new Secretary and @EmilyRCash as new PhD Rep. Thank U @kyliebelchamber, Chloe Hughes and @DocMoschos who are stepping down from their current committee positions. More about BALR and its committee: https://t.co/YWwt3ZIinq

[Dr Katy Roach @drkatyroach]

Published Review article - The Role of TRP Channels in Lung Fibrosis: Mechanisms and Therapeutic ... https://t.co/wV9BR5JUYT @UoLRespSci @LeicesterBRC #pulmonaryfibrosis #science @ActionPFcharity

[UoL Respiratory Sciences @UoLRespSci]

A really interesting paper released by Prof. Peter Bradding and colleagues highlighting The effects of inhaled corticosteroids on healthy airways. https://t.co/65O3SSKbCW #asthma #Respiratory #lungs #UoL

[EMTS @EMthoracic]

In symposia we have @drkatyroach chairing and @amandatatler speaking in the BTS/BALR session, and @sarah_diver delivering an impressive talk on the microbiome in asthma in the Churchill room.

#BTSWinter2023 #Respisbest

[Dr Katy Roach @drkatyroach]

Excited to chair the first session
@BTSrespiratory
@BALRcommunity
BTS/BALR symposium with @TomlinsonOwen

[medRxiv @medrxivpreprint]

The effects of inhaled corticosteroids on healthy airways https://t.co/djyiUoIjSH #medRxiv

[UoL Respiratory Sciences @UoLRespSci]

Exciting to see this paper from Prof. Bradding's group appear in preprint https://t.co/AvO3jo8TxB
Delineating the transcriptional changes caused by inhaled corticosteroids in human airways and allowing a more nuanced analysis of the transcriptome in severe asthma #asthma

[Dr Katy Roach @drkatyroach]

Super thrilled to be awarded a Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy today! 🤩🍾

[Dr Katy Roach @drkatyroach]

Exciting to see @rjallen513 highlighting his @ActionPFcharity fellowship accomplishments today. A wonderful celebration bringing together scientists and patients #cureipf @UoLRespSci

[Wendy Adams @ActionPFwendy]

Inspiring day @uniofleicester for the launch of #EMIRA, combining lived experience, clinical and scientific expertise #curePF

@UniofNottingham
@UoLRespSci
@LeicesterBRC
@NottmBRCLung
@Leic_hospital
@ActionPFcharity

[Bibek Gooptu @bedoctored]

It’s here! 🙌🏽 🙌🏽 🎉 💥
#EMIRA inaugural research symposium. @UniofNottingham, @uniofleicester, @UoLRespSci @LeicesterBRC @NottmBRCLung @Leic_hospital, @ActionPFcharity, funder & local patient voices!

[Dr Katy Roach @drkatyroach]

Fantastic PhD oppurtunity at the University of Leicester.
Investigating TRP channels in IPF research. Apply here
https://t.co/iiV2RIWTVk
#findaphd #phdpositions #IPF #actionIPF #lungfibrosis

[UoL Respiratory Sciences @UoLRespSci]

Future 100 PhD Scholarship 6/8
Supervised by Dr Katy Roach @drkatyroach apply to study
"Functional investigation of a potential novel drug target for progressive lung fibrosis"
#findaphd #uolRespSci #uolnews
https://t.co/kkVT5TqMmj

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

Exciting PhD opportunity!

“Functional investigation of a potential novel drug target for progressive lung fibrosis”

Co-Supervised by @drkatyroach, @LouiseVwain and @rjallen513 at the University of Leicester.

Look for project: “RI-LPMI-Roach” ⬇️
https://t.co/V7N4cKgCfO

[Bibek Gooptu @bedoctored]

2/3: Led by @drkatyroach, also w @rjallen513 and @LouiseVwain. Comprehensive work up of a genomic hit for IPF risk and explor’n of potential novel therapeutic.
Working with leaders in the field @lpmi_UK & @LeicesterBRC. Integrating bioinform’cs, genetic epidem’y, cell & mol biol.