EXCEED was proud to join the Patient & Public Involvement Celebration at St Martin’s House, recognising contributors who shape health research through focus groups, workshops and more. Thank you for your time and expertise, as together we’re building research led by those it serves.

EXCEED was proudly represented by the NIHR Research Delivery Network at the Peepul Centre mela on Sunday. The mela had an amazing turnout and vibrant community spirit throughout. Huge thanks to the RDN team and everyone involved for making it such a memorable event!

⭐ Spotted in Leicester ⭐ Our posters are now brightening up parks across Leicester. Next time you're out enjoying the sunshine (should it ever return), take a moment to check them out! You can learn more about our study via our website: exceed.org.uk

The EXCEED team had a great time discovering local health priorities at the Health Screening & Community Wellbeing event hosted by Shree Prajapati Association Leicester. Many thanks to @nihr.bsky.social for their support! #exceedstudy

Community connections in action 💬✨The EXCEED team has been out in Leicester raising awareness of the study, with Catherine & Chiara enjoying informative and engaging conversations at the African Caribbean Centre. If you'd like to hear more about EXCEED, visit our website: exceed.org.uk/interested/

Francesca's talk prompted a lot of engaging discussion within the group #RespGen25

Professor Om Kurmi joins us now to continue the discussions on LMIC Nepal work. #RespGen2025

Dr Alex Williams joins us now for his talk 'genome-wide association study of acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease' #RespGen25

Professor Darrell Kotton takes the floor to talk to us about pluripotent stem cells in the era of respiratory genomics. #RespGen25

We're back from lunch and it's time for an exciting final session 'Global Perspectives and Translational Genomics'. Professor Ian Hall kicks us off with an update on his LMIC Nepal work. #RespGen2025

Up next we have Dr Ebrima Joof, from the University of Leicester, discussing genome-wide association studies of fibrosis to identify shared mechanisms of fibrosis across 12 organ systems #RespGen25

All smiles at the #NIHRLeicesterBRC Respiratory Genomics Conference today! #RespGen25

Professor Francesca Polverino has joined us all the way from Baylor Medical College of Medicine to discuss multi-omics and disease pathogenesis. #RespGen25

Junsun in action! #RespGen25

Lots of collaborations and networking happening in our poster room today. Some excellent abstracts! #RespGen25

Loving this slide view of Jenny's talk! #RespGen25

We're back for another wonderful conference day! First up we have a plenary talk from Dr Jenny Dickens, University of Cambridge, 'Studying mechanisms in familial pulmonary fibrosis using organoid models' #RespGen25

That concludes our first day of the Respiratory Genomics Conference. We will now head downstairs to view poster abstracts and we will be looking forward to our conference dinner this evening. #RespGen25

Tomorrow is our final day for conference registrations so head on over to our shop page if you'd like to secure your place! Tomorrow is our final day for conference registrations so head on over to our shop page if you'd like to secure your place! shop.le.ac.uk/conferences-...

The deadline for abstract submissions to the @respgen25.bsky.social happening in Leicester on 4-5/11/25 has been extended to the 15th October! ⚠️Remember what happened the last time you didn't listen to me? Yes, you missed out. More info at balr.co.uk/meetings

Two days still available to register for Respiratory Genomics 2025 @respgen25.bsky.social We look forward to seeing you in Leicester, UK, 4-5 November

Registrations for the Respiratory Genomics Conference, and abstract submissions, closes on the 15th October. Sign up today – limited availability!

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Our abstract submission deadline has been extended until the close of registrations, on Wednesday 15th October. If you intend to submit an abstract please register first via our shop page, then we will be in touch with further details: shop.le.ac.uk/conferences-...

If you are submitting an abstract you could be in with a chance of winning one of our abstract prizes (generously sponsored by Olink). Prizes range from £100 to £250! Our abstract submission deadline is 19th September so early submission is advised!

50% of ticket sales for the Respiratory Genomics Conference have now been claimed. If you'd like to secure a place early booking is advised. Please visit our shop to register: shop.le.ac.uk/conferences-...

We're excited to announce that Stefano Guerra from University of Arizona will be joining us as a speaker at the conference. You can read more about Stefano's work on our website: le.ac.uk/genetic-epid...

We're excited to announce that @jennydickens41.bsky.social will be speaking at our Respiratory Genomics Conference (4th & 5th November). You can read more about Jenny's work here: le.ac.uk/genetic-epid...

A great line up of speakers for Respiratory Genomics 2025! Register to join us in Leicester, UK, 4-5th Nov 2025 & submit an abstract by 19th Sept #RespGen25 @respgen25.bsky.social‬ ‪@balrcommunity.bsky.social‬ @geneticepi.bsky.social‬ @atscommunity.bsky.social‬

We are pleased to share that Erik Melén, Clinical Researcher and Senior Consultant in Pediatric Allergy, Karolinska Institutet, will be speaking at our Respiratory Genomics Conference. You can read more about Erik's work here: le.ac.uk/genetic-epid...

Our latest study on the genetics of chronic cough is out! Here the link to the paper: publications.ersnet.org/content/erj/...

Our latest study uncovers genes linked to chronic cough, shedding light on the role of neuronal signalling and sensory pathways in driving cough reflex hypersensitivity. These findings deepen our biological understanding of chronic cough. Find out more here: le.ac.uk/news/2025/ju...

We are pleased to share that Amadou Gaye, Genetic Epidemiologist at Meharry Medical College, will be speaking at our Respiratory Genomics Conference (4th & 5th Nov 2025) on the subject of health equity & diversity. You can read more about Amadou's work here: meharrysogs.org/faculty/amad...

Francesca Polverino will be a keynote speaker at the Respiratory Genomics Conference, 4th - 5th November 2025. You can read more about Francesca's work here: www.bcm.edu/people-searc...

30% of spaces for our Respiratory Genomics Conference have already been claimed. Early booking is advised if you'd like to secure a place. All the details can be found on our website: le.ac.uk/genetic-epid...

We are pleased to announce that Dr Catherine John (University of Leicester) will be a keynote speaker at the Respiratory Genomics Conference. Catherine is a clinical academic in public health and epidemiology. You can read more about Catherine's work below. le.ac.uk/people/cathe...

We are pleased to announce that recruitment to EXCEED is now OPEN. You can find out more about the study, including how to register, on our website: exceed.org.uk

The EXCEED team visited the Shama Women's Centre today to launch our new phase of recruitment. Huge thanks to all that attended and supported. @chiarabatini.bsky.social @hitenmistry1.bsky.social

Thank you #ESHG2025 for selecting our poster for the best poster session, and overall for a great few days of excellent science! @exceedstudy.bsky.social

Will be a great meeting @kottond.bsky.social @jennydickens41.bsky.social and lots more...

We are pleased to announce that registrations are now open! You can book your ticket via our conference shop: shop.le.ac.uk/conferences-... If you would like to submit an abstract for pre-screening before you commit to a ticket, please email us [email protected]

This week, EXCEED's lead administrator celebrated 10 years in this role. Despite it being a busy week full of meetings, the EXCEED team can always find time for cake! 🍰Congratulations, Catherine!

And of course, any leftovers were offered to the rest of the Population Health Sciences group, who made short work of it!

The EXCEED team’s latest study identifies genetic factors linked to successfully stopping smoking using varenicline, shedding light on the genes that may influence the effectiveness of varenicline. A big thank you to all the study participants involved – find out more here: le.ac.uk/news/2025/fe...

TWO postdoc posts in Genetic Epidemiology in our vibrant group at the University of Leicester. Closing dates 18 Feb & 12 March. Why not apply for both?! jobs.le.ac.uk/vacancies/10... jobs.le.ac.uk/vacancies/11...

You can read how EXCEED data contributed to this study in our University of Leicester press release: le.ac.uk/news/2025/ja...