ERS Prevention Summit 2025
The ERS Presidential Summit on Prevention, held in Dublin in June 2025, gathered leading voices from medicine, science, policy, and patient advocacy to confront the growing burden of chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs).
PHAEUROPE at the European Parliament: Advocating for Better Lung Health
On February 4th and 5th, I hade the privilege to represent PHAEUROPE in two significant events at the European Parliament - the Healthy Lungs for Life exhibition and EFA’s event on raising standards of COPD care.
My Participation in the ERS Congress 2024
The ERS Congress 2024 in Vienna attracted close to 20,000 delegates, both onsite and online, making it a vibrant and dynamic event focused on advancing respiratory health.
ELF Networking Day at the ERS Congress
Before the official opening of the ERS Congress, I had the opportunity to participate in the ELF (European Lung Foundation) Networking Day, which set the stage for discussions on patient empowerment and the critical role of clean air in health.
Mariposa Journal – 2023 Winter N.31
As we turn the page on another remarkable year, it’s with immense pride and gratitude that I reflect on the journey that was 2023. This year has been a testament to the unwavering dedication, resilience, and collaborative spirit that define our organization and community.
Report from the ESC 2023 Congress
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) convened its annual congress in Amsterdam from August 25th to 28th. A staggering 30,000 global participants, bolstered by 4,500 faculty members and presenters, attended this monumental event themed "Joining Forces to Protect the Heart".
PHA Europe Represented at ELF’s Digital PAG
PHA Europe maintains a close working relationship with both the European Respiratory Society (ERS) and the European Lung Foundation (ELF).
Report from the IRC Summit in Lisbon June 26th – June 27th
The International Respiratory Coalition (IRC) is an organization established in 2021 amidst the pandemic. Launched by a diverse group of partners, the IRC represents a broad spectrum that includes the professional respiratory community, patients, and industry players.
World Pulmonary Hypertension Day 2021
Dear Friends, This year was challenging again due to the COVID pandemic and made the proper planning difficult, but we learnt from the previous year and were prepared for a plan “B” if needed. There was a great variety of events organized by member associations:
Mariposa Journal – 2021 winter N.27
Dear Friends, Colleagues and Supporters, It is with mixed feelings that I started writing this editorial. We had hoped that thanks to various precautionary measures we would be in the position to organize our long-awaited Annual PH European Conference again in person this fall. Unfortunately,
Welcoming new ERS President for 2021-2022: Marc Humbert
Marc Humbert, MD, PhD, Professor of Respiratory Medicine at the Université Paris-Saclay in Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France, has been elected for ERS President for the coming 12 months starting from September.
Active participation on the ELF Patient Organization Networking Day 2021
European Lung Foundation organized this networking event on the 2nd of September – virtually.
ERS Vision Live: Living with rare respiratory diseases through the COVID-19 pandemic
The European Respiratory Society (ERS) works with leaders in respiratory education to assess training and development needs and identify appropriate teaching and learning methods. As a result of this work “ERS Vision Live” series have been launched with the aim of covering the latest advances
Virtual ERS Congress – free COVID-19 live programme
The first ever virtual ERS International Congress will take place on 7–9 September and a day’s worth of free online sessions dedicated to SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 will be organized in addition to the Congress programme.