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ERS International Congress 2021: highlights from the Respiratory Infections Assembly
Oliver W Meldrum1, Kylie B R Belchamber2, Kiarina D Chichirelo-Konstantynovych3
1Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
ERJ Open Research
|May 26, 2022
Summary
Early career researchers summarize key findings from the European Respiratory Society International Congress 2021. The virtual event covered diverse respiratory topics, including infections like tuberculosis and COVID-19.
Area of Science:
- Respiratory medicine and science.
Background:
- The European Respiratory Society International Congress 2021 was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The congress featured over 400 sessions and 3000 abstract presentations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize selected sessions from the congress.
- To highlight key advancements in respiratory science and medicine.
Main Methods:
- Early career members of the Respiratory Infections Assembly reviewed congress presentations.
- A selection of sessions across various respiratory topics were summarized.
Main Results:
- Presentations covered a wide range of respiratory conditions.
- Key topics included bronchiectasis, non-tuberculosis mycobacteria, tuberculosis, cystic fibrosis, and COVID-19.
Conclusions:
- The congress provided a comprehensive overview of the latest research in respiratory medicine.
- Summaries offer insights into current trends and findings in the field.
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