Panel Discussion - Bridging Disciplines in Dyspnea Research: From Neural Mechanisms to Clinical Care

This panel brings together researchers at different career stages and from diverse disciplines to explore how approaches ranging from neural mechanisms to clinical rehabilitation can advance dyspnea science. Panelists will discuss emerging research themes, interdisciplinary collaboration, and guidance for early-career scientists.

SPEAKERS

1) Dr. Devin Phillips - Assistant Professor, York University (Canada)
Dr. Phillips is a cardiorespiratory physiologist whose research investigates the physiological mechanisms of exertional dyspnea in individuals with cardiopulmonary disease. His work integrates ventilatory and cardiovascular responses, symptom perception, and clinical translation.

2) Dr. Anna Hudson - Senior Research Fellow, Flinders University (Australia); Adjunct Lecturer, UNSW Sydney; Affiliate, Neuroscience Research Australia
Dr. Hudson is a respiratory neurophysiologist specializing in the neural control of breathing and perception of dyspnea. She is known for pioneering work on neuromechanical matching and applying EMG, EEG, and ultrasound to study respiratory muscle coordination and sensory processing.

3) Dr. Ana Filipa Machado -Physiotherapist and Clinical Researcher, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto (Portugal)
Dr. Machado is a licensed physiotherapist and researcher focused on dyspnea trajectories, rehabilitation, and symptom management in chronic respiratory diseases, including COPD and interstitial lung disease. Her work emphasizes patient-centered, non-pharmacological interventions and contributes to international guidelines on breathlessness.

MODERATOR

Dr. Paul W. Davenport - Distinguished Professor, University of Florida (USA)
Dr. Davenport is a neuroscientist and respiratory physiologist internationally recognized for his research on afferent-efferent respiratory control and the cortical processing of dyspnea. His work bridges basic neurophysiology and translational approaches to respiratory sensation and symptom modulation.