Following our very successful return to ‘in-person’ meetings in 2022, we are very much looking forward to bringing people together again for ‘state of the art’ education and training as well as networking and social engagement. The programme is designed to promote advances in respiratory medicine and healthcare on a range of topics and in a variety of formats including large plenary sessions, themed poster sessions and specialty forums. Thanks to all those presenting their work in oral and poster presentations over the course of the meeting. This provides a valuable insight into the high quality of care, innovation and research taking place in clinical and research centres across the island.

We particularly look forward to introducing our eminent line-up of guest speakers: Professor Fernando Martinez from Cornell University; Professor Eleanor Dunican, St Vincent’s University Hospital Dublin, Dr Guy Scadding, Brompton Hospital, Dr Melissa McDonnell, Galway University Hospital, Professor Eric Gartman, Brown University and Dr Stanley Miller and colleagues from the National Clinical Programme Respiratory. The Irish Thoracic Society Case Study Forum, which takes place on Thursday evening, 9th November, promises to be as interesting and stimulating a session as ever. Special thanks also to all those who have agreed to chair sessions across the three days.

A warm welcome to the patient and professional organisations in attendance. The opportunity to network and share information on the wealth of activities taking place across the respiratory healthcare community continues to be an integral and valued part of the meeting. Finally, we would like to extend a particular welcome to the exhibitors and sponsors of this year’s meeting. We are very grateful for their continued presence and support.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Yours sincerely,

Professor Aidan O’Brien,
Consultant Respiratory Physician, University Hospital Limerick
Organiser, ITS Annual Scientific Meeting 2023