Respiratory disorders

Summary

We support and deliver research in the following areas:

asthma, bronchiectasis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
cystic fibrosis
lung disease and infections
lung cancer
pleural disease
sleeping and breathing disorders
disorders affecting the chest wall and respiratory muscles
development of medicines for all respiratory disorders

We oversee a wide range of studies. These include:

single-centre, multi-centre, early stage, observational studies
randomised controlled trials of medical, surgical interventions and medical technology

National Specialty Lead

Professor Najib Rahman is the Clinical Research Network (CRN) National Specialty Lead for Respiratory Disorders.

Respiratory Translational Research Collaboration

The Respiratory Translational Research Collaboration carries out experimental and early phase research into respiratory diseases. Internationally recognised investigators work with colleagues in industry, charities and other funders.

They work together to design and deliver complex multi-centre studies. These studies help accelerate research to benefit patients with respiratory diseases. Find out more:

Respiratory Translational Research Collaboration

Funding opportunities / funding calls

See the latest funding opportunities for respiratory disorders research

Associate Principal Investigator (PI) Scheme

If you’re a healthcare professional, you could be eligible for our Associate PI Scheme

Help with research

Through the Clinical Research Network (CRN), you can get help with:

planning and delivering your research to achieve the greatest impact
recruiting patients for your study
costs for your study, if you are eligible. This could include money for extra staff, facilities or equipment

Find out more about the Services to support study delivery