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New preprint: KCa3.1 in aortic stenosis. Our data suggest this channel contributes to pro-fibrotic activation in valve cells, and that inhibition may attenuate these responses. Excited to put it out for discussion and feedback. biorxiv.org/content/10.64898…
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Missed the BALR 2026 abstract deadline? There’s still time! ⏰ Submissions are now open until Thursday 30th April. Join us at #BALR2026 at @uniofleicester, hosted by @drkatyroach and team. We’d love to see your work there! #RespiratoryResearch #Science #UniversityofLeicester
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We are delighted to host the Annual British Association of Lung Research (BALR) Conference 2026 at University of Leicester - 23rd to 25th June 2026. Just 1 day left to submit your #RespiratoryResearch abstract - check out the program here balr.co.uk/meetings
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Exciting PhD opportunity at the @uniofleicester exploring the mechanisms of fibrosis across organs. If you’re passionate about translational science and multi-omics research, I’d love to hear from you! warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fac/… #findaphd #PhD

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Our exciting new publication - TGFβ1 generates a pro-fibrotic proteome in human lung parenchyma that ... sciencedirect.com/science/ar…

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📢The BALR is thrilled to welcome @drkatyroach as our new Secretary and @EmilyRCash as new PhD Rep. Thank U @kyliebelchamber, Chloe Hughes and @DocMoschos who are stepping down from their current committee positions. More about BALR and its committee: balr.co.uk/about
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Published Review article - The Role of TRP Channels in Lung Fibrosis: Mechanisms and Therapeutic ... sciencedirect.com/science/ar… @UoLRespSci @LeicesterBRC #pulmonaryfibrosis #science @ActionPFcharity
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Dr Katy Roach retweeted
A really interesting paper released by Prof. Peter Bradding and colleagues highlighting The effects of inhaled corticosteroids on healthy airways. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/… #asthma #Respiratory #lungs #UoL
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In symposia we have @drkatyroach chairing and @amandatatler speaking in the BTS/BALR session, and @sarah_diver delivering an impressive talk on the microbiome in asthma in the Churchill room. #BTSWinter2023 #Respisbest
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Excited to chair the first session @BTSrespiratory @BALRcommunity BTS/BALR symposium with @TomlinsonOwen
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The effects of inhaled corticosteroids on healthy airways medrxiv.org/cgi/content/shor… #medRxiv

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Exciting to see this paper from Prof. Bradding's group appear in preprint medrxiv.org/cgi/content/shor… Delineating the transcriptional changes caused by inhaled corticosteroids in human airways and allowing a more nuanced analysis of the transcriptome in severe asthma #asthma

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Super thrilled to be awarded a Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy today! 🤩🍾
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Exciting to see @rjallen513 highlighting his @ActionPFcharity fellowship accomplishments today. A wonderful celebration bringing together scientists and patients #cureipf @UoLRespSci
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Inspiring day @uniofleicester for the launch of #EMIRA, combining lived experience, clinical and scientific expertise #curePF @UniofNottingham @UoLRespSci @LeicesterBRC @NottmBRCLung @Leic_hospital @ActionPFcharity
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It’s here! 🙌🏽 🙌🏽 🎉 💥 #EMIRA inaugural research symposium. @UniofNottingham, @uniofleicester, @UoLRespSci @LeicesterBRC @NottmBRCLung @Leic_hospital, @ActionPFcharity, funder & local patient voices!
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Fantastic PhD oppurtunity at the University of Leicester. Investigating TRP channels in IPF research. Apply here le.ac.uk/study/research-degr… #findaphd #phdpositions #IPF #actionIPF #lungfibrosis

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Future 100 PhD Scholarship 6/8 Supervised by Dr Katy Roach @drkatyroach apply to study "Functional investigation of a potential novel drug target for progressive lung fibrosis" #findaphd #uolRespSci #uolnews le.ac.uk/study/research-degr…

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Exciting PhD opportunity! “Functional investigation of a potential novel drug target for progressive lung fibrosis” Co-Supervised by @drkatyroach, @LouiseVwain and @rjallen513 at the University of Leicester. Look for project: “RI-LPMI-Roach” ⬇️ le.ac.uk/study/research-degr…

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2/3: Led by @drkatyroach, also w @rjallen513 and @LouiseVwain. Comprehensive work up of a genomic hit for IPF risk and explor’n of potential novel therapeutic. Working with leaders in the field @lpmi_UK & @LeicesterBRC. Integrating bioinform’cs, genetic epidem’y, cell & mol biol.
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