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.
