Thursday 25 June 2026

All sessions in the Bina Popat Lecture Theatre 2.

9.00am – 9.45am, Session 8: Mid-career researcher competition 
Chair: TBC

• 9.00am – 9.15am, Abstract talks
• 9.15am – 9.30am, Abstract talks
• 9.30am – 9.45am, Abstract talks

9.45am – 10.25am, Session 9: Breaking the Cycle: From Lung Injury to Emerging mechanisms
Chair: TBC

• 9.45am – 10.10am, Dr Maurice Dungey, University of Leicester

10.10am – 11.00am, Session 10: Partnering for Progress: Industry Insights and Lung Research Challenges

• 10.10am – 10.35am, Working with Industry: Dr Claire Goatman, Senior Medical Science Liaison, Boehringer Ingelheim UK and Ireland
• 10.35am – 11.00am, Research Lung Grand Challenges: Dr Ellen Forty, Asthma + Lung UK

11.00am – 11.30am, Refreshments and Networking 

11.30am – 12.15pm, Closing Keynote: Professor Simon Johnson, University of Nottingham
Chair: TBC

12.15pm – 12.45pm, Awards and closing BALR address