• Professor Stavros Konstantinides talks Pulmonary Embolism
    Feb 11 2026

    Join international Pulmonary Embolism (PE) expert Professor Stavros Konstantinides as he discusses the latest developments in PE and the importance of having a standardised clinical pathway.

    Host Dr Charlotte Addy and Professor Konstantinides explore international differences in approaches and the need for eligible patients in treatment trials to generate much-needed research for an evidence-based treatment approach.

    The views expressed by guests on this podcast are their own, and do not necessarily represent those of their employer or of Respiratory Futures or the British Thoracic Society.

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    20 mins
  • Dr Nazia Chaudhuri talks ILD with Professor Robin Condliffe
    Jan 28 2026

    Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) is an umbrella term for lung disorders characterised by tissue inflammation or scarring. Join our host Professor Robin Condliffe as he chats with Dr Nazia Chaudhuri to discuss the exciting developments in ILD treatment and the progress made by the registry team.

    Dr Chaudhuri is a respiratory physician with a specialist interest in the interstitial lung disease (ILD) service. She has published her experience in prescribing antifibrotics and delivering MDT care and has presented at all of the major respiratory conferences.

    The views expressed by guests on this podcast are their own, and do not necessarily represent those of their employer or of Respiratory Futures or the British Thoracic Society.

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    26 mins
  • Andy Lee: Life as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner
    Dec 10 2025

    Host Dr Charlotte Addy sits down with Andy Lee to discuss his role as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) and the Respiratory ACP Network.

    Andy qualified as a Nurse in 2007 and began training to become a Respiratory ACP in Nottingham in 2015. He is currently the specialty lead ACP in Nottingham, with a team of 8 qualified and 3 trainee ACPs.

    Join us to learn more about this vital role within respiratory care, and learn how the Respiratory ACP Network helps to support ACPs across the UK.

    Find out more about the network: www.respiratoryacpnetwork.co.uk

    The views expressed by guests on this podcast are their own, and do not necessarily represent those of their employer or of Respiratory Futures or the British Thoracic Society.

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    18 mins
  • Professor Tom Wilkinson on NRAP
    Nov 11 2025

    The National Respiratory Audit Programme (NRAP), is a project in England and Wales that aims to improve the quality of care for patients with respiratory diseases like asthma and COPD.

    In this episode, Dr Charlie Addy is joined by the senior clinical lead at NRAP, Professor Tom Wilkinson. They discuss his role and how NRAP supports clinicians and patients across England and Wales.

    The views expressed by guests on this podcast are their own, and do not necessarily represent those of their employer or of Respiratory Futures or the British Thoracic Society.

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    16 mins
  • Professor Dean Fennell on Mesothelioma
    Oct 15 2025

    Mesothelioma is a rare type of lung cancer, typically caused by Asbestos inhalation and commonly starting in the lining around the lungs.  Join our host Professor Robin Condliffe as he chats with Professor Dean Fennell to discuss the exciting developments in treatment and genetic testing.

    Professor Fennell, Director of the Mesothelioma Research Programme at the University of Leicester, is the world’s leading researcher in the field of mesothelioma, linking scientific discovery to practice-changing clinical trials and the improvement of patient outcomes.

    The views expressed by guests on this podcast are their own, and do not necessarily represent those of their employer or of Respiratory Futures or the British Thoracic Society.

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    35 mins
  • Peter Openshaw on Pandemic Preparedness
    Sep 17 2025

    In 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic hit the global population, causing lockdowns and economic instability, overwhelming hospitals and healthcare workers, and resulting in over 7 million deaths to date.

    In this episode Dr Charlie Addy sits down with distinguished respiratory physician and immunologist Professor Peter Openshaw CBE to discuss the lessons learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic, future pandemic preparations and how to better protect patients and healthcare systems.

    The views expressed by guests on this podcast are their own, and do not necessarily represent those of their employer or of Respiratory Futures or the British Thoracic Society.

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    27 mins
  • Professor Nick Hart on COPD
    Aug 28 2025

    COPD is the second most common cause for hospital admission and the third leading cause of death worldwide. Our host Professor Robin Condliffe speaks with Professor Nick Hart to discuss barriers to treatment and the latest research in this debilitating disease.

    Professor Hart is a renowned clinical and research leader who directed the critical care response to the COVID-19 pandemic as the primary respiratory physician to the previous prime minister, Boris Johnson.

    The views expressed by guests on this podcast are their own, and do not necessarily represent those of their employer or of Respiratory Futures or the British Thoracic Society.

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    35 mins
  • Bonus Episode: Live from the 2025 Summer Meeting Part Two
    Jul 23 2025

    Welcome to Part Two of our exciting two-part Summer Meeting special episode. Hosts Dr Charlie Addy and Professor Robin Condliffe are joined by Dr Karl Sylvester and Dr William McConnell in person at the Manchester Convention Complex.

    Join for a conversation on the role of the healthcare scientist, followed by a dive into tech and integrated care in Dorset.

    The views expressed by guests on this podcast are their own, and do not necessarily represent those of their employer or of Respiratory Futures or the British Thoracic Society.

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    47 mins