Schedule

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Welcome to Dyspnea Forward.

This session will highlight ongoing efforts by the Dyspnea Society to develop a comprehensive statement on breathlessness, bringing together current knowledge, key themes, and future directions in dyspnea research and clinical care. Speaker: Prof Rachael Evans, MBChB, FRCP (UK), PhD Professor of Respiratory Medicine & Honorary Consultant Respiratory PhysicianCentre for Exercise & Rehabilitation Science, NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (Respiratory), Department of Respiratory Sciences, University of Leicester (Glenfield Hospital, Leicester, UK) Prof Evans is a leading clinical researcher in breathlessness, pulmonary rehabilitation, and post-COVID-19 recovery. She co-leads national initiatives such as PHOSP-COVID and the Dyspnea Society Statement.

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.

This session will feature short talks by emerging and established researchers presenting recent findings related to dyspnea. Topics may include mechanisms, measurement, and management of dyspnea across diverse populations and settings. Each presentation will be followed by a brief discussion, encouraging exchange and engagement.) Moderated by Dr. Camilla Illidi. Format: 5-minute presentation + 5-minute Q&A

This session will feature short talks by emerging and established researchers presenting recent findings related to dyspnea. Topics may include mechanisms, measurement, and management of dyspnea across diverse populations and settings. Each presentation will be followed by a brief discussion, encouraging exchange and engagement. Moderated by Dr. Sophie Collins. Format: 5-minute presentation + 5-minute Q&A