2023
Centre news from 2023
Ask asthma patients and their parents about exposure to air pollution, study suggests
By including air pollution in the asthma risk factors assessed in a clinical history, evidence on fatal and near-fatal attacks can be built
Digital Respiratory Healthcare: new book edited by Centre member
New book published by ERS Monograph
Congratulations to Dr Emma Kinley on a stellar year of achievements!
As well as completing and graduating from her PhD at University of Edinburgh, Emma has recently passed her Health Psychology (Stage 2) viva as well!
Are perceptions of unknown harms slowing potential public health improvements?
Survey in response to Centre debate suggests that clinicians could be overestimating the harm from vaping compared to tobacco smoking
Psychological distress was widespread among people with asthma during COVID-19
Research shows the pandemic increased anxiety, depression and PTSD in people with asthma
Recent PhD Completions
Congratulations to our most recent PhD completions!
Centre member awarded prestigious Chancellor’s Fellowship
Dr Holly Tibble has been announced as a Chancellor’s Fellow at the University of Edinburgh
Big data – its implications and use in asthma care
Reflections on our Annual Scientific Meeting methodology presentations on big data
New Patient and Public Involvement Volunteer Lead
David Weatherill becomes a volunteer Patient and Public Involvement lead for the Centre
Delivery of meaningful Patient and Public Involvement needs adequately funded staff
Guidance for budgeting Patient and Public Involvement staff costs published in article