Department of Respiratory Sciences

British Association of Lung Research (BALR) Conference 2026

23-25 June 2026, Leicester

This year's conference is hosted by the University of Leicester. We are currently finalising an exciting programme of sessions and speakers. Please address all queries to the organising committee a LeicesterBALR@gmail.com

Financial support for this meeting has been provided by pharmaceutical company sponsors, without any input into the agenda. Boehringer Ingelheim has provided financial support for this event, without input into the content, excepting a non-promotional speaking slot on the agenda only.

Programme

Download the conference programme (PDF, 336kb)

Deadlines

  • Abstract submission deadline - now closed
  • Registration deadline - now closed 

Venue

Conference sessions will be held in the George Davies Centre, Lancaster Road LE1 7HB. The Centre is on the edge of the main campus, within walking distance of Leicester Railway Station.

Accommodation

The Belmont Hotel is just a few minutes' walk from the George Davies Centre and is currently holding rooms for the conference. Please contact the hotel team on 0116 2544773 or reservations@belmonthotel.co.uk no later than 26 May and quote the code REF GA002457. You will need to arrange payment for your room yourself. The room rate includes breakfast and there is parking available if required.

Committee

Conference Organiser: Dr Katy Roach, BALR secretary.

Leicester Conference Organisation Committee:

  • Dr Richard Allen 
  • Catherine Bee
  • Ellie Cox
  • Professor Bibek Gooptu 
  • Olivia Leavy 
  • Mathuscha Ratnasingham
  • Dr Adam Wright 

With grateful support from Dr Amanda Tatler (Nottingham), Dr Alison John (Imperial) and the BALR committee. 

Partner logos for: British Association of Lung research, Boehringer Ingelheim, Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis, PARI, Insmed, Maara, Novogene, University of Leicester

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