CONGRESS GUIDE

WELCOME FROM THE CONGRESS CHAIRS
ERS LONDON 2016
■ WELCOME FROM THE CONGRESS CHAIRS
Welcome to London 2016!
Te European Respiratory Society will come
to London for the frst time in 2016 to host the
world’s largest and most infuential meeting for
respiratory physicians, scientists and allied health
professionals. London is a ftting choice for the 26th
ERS International Congress.
Hosted in our home city of London, the Congress
will be located in one of the best connected cities
in Europe, boasting a proud history of scientifc
innovation and medical discoveries. Many of the
world’s most famous innovative thinkers have
lived and worked in London including Sir Tim
Berners-Lee, the inventor of the world-wide-web,
Sir Alexander Fleming who discovered penicillin
and many famous chest physicians.
Professor Peter Barnes
CONGRESS CHAIR
Professor Maria Belvisi
CONGRESS CO-CHAIR
Te Congress scientifc programme will present
the best in science and educational sessions from
distinguished researchers from across the globe.
Covering key topics in respiratory medicine from
across the spectrum of disease areas including TB,
lung cancer, pneumonia, cystic fbrosis, COPD, and
asthma, the Congress is the best place to build skills
and knowledge through hearing the latest topics
in the feld. Te Congress venue, ExCeL London,
is located on the banks of the River Tames in
the bustling East London, the location of the 2012
Olympic Games.
It is the perfect site to explore many of London’s
famous landmarks when there is space in between
busy congress schedules. Travel around London is
very easy with the extensive underground system,
Docklands Light Railway and buses. We look
forward to welcoming you to the ERS International
Congress where we will continue our mission
to promote lung health and drive standards in
respiratory medicine.
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