Respiratory and Sleep Clinical Science

Have you had your STP interview offer? Make sure you read our guidance for the STP interviews ⬇️ nshcs.hee.nhs.uk/programmes/stp…

Chest x-ray 🩻 What is this sign called? What is the likely diagnosis? What are the differentials? #thekoshurdoc @IhabFathiSulima

Congratulations for those shortlisted for the NHS STP programme. Reach out for help and advice on how to best prepare for your interviews! @STPperspectives would be a useful follow too!

🚨 We're looking for a Senior Research Technician!🚨To work with @DrAAronScott on a NIHR/ECAL clinical trial into e-cigarette use in COPD patients. If you have experience in innate immune cells, lung research and want to join a fun young team, apply now! jobs.ac.uk/job/CYN634/sen…

Happy #HCSWeek2023! Let us know what you're getting involved with to promote and support healthcare sciences!

Applications to the Higher Specialist Scientist Training programme are now open. You can find all the information about applying here ℹ️ nshcs.hee.nhs.uk/programmes/hss…

👂 We spoke to Macauley about his journey with hearing loss, the adjustments he’s made, and his determination not to let CF define him. 🔗 ow.ly/qgQo50MwgpK #antibiotichearingloss #hearingloss #researchwednesday

Applications to the Scientist Training Programme 2023 cohort close Monday at 4pm. Please make sure you submit your application in advance of the deadline to ensure it is submitted in time.

We are excited to announce 2 new programmes to provide training within Respiratory and Sleep Science - Graduate Diploma in Respiratory Science - Postgraduate Certificate in Sleep Medicine We're holding a webinar on 2nd Feb to introduce these programmes. nshcs.hee.nhs.uk/news/school-an…

Applications are now open for the STP. Get in touch if you want to know if this is for you and the life of STP trainees in Respiratory and Sleep!

RCTs failed to demonstrate CPAP therapy efficacy in preventing secondary major adverse cardiovascular events. Exclusion of sleepy patients and a low CPAP adherence limit their external validity. RCTs may not be sufficient to capture the diversity of OSA. bit.ly/3qNhUZP

So pleased to be able to welcome the 2022 HSST cohort. Congratulations and fantastic to see you. @NSHCS @LisaAyers12345 @owen_driskell

New technical review around the use of home polygraphy studies out from @EuroRespSoc doi.org/10.1183/139930…

A review outlining our current understanding of the ventilatory neural drive in sleep and chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure in COPD as well as the effect of noninvasive ventilation. Important gaps in the literature are highlighted. bit.ly/3AlABJR

@ProfHurst @meilan_han @SoMeCME @FionaMosgrove @RebDCruz @trishgreenhalgh "Telling smokers their lung age significantly improves the likelihood of them quitting smoking, " bmj.com/content/336/76… @bmj_latest

Hello from a distance new STPs! There’s a lot to take in in the first few weeks, so don’t be afraid to ask tons of questions even if you think it seems silly. There are loads of us on Twitter and likely at least one in your specialism, more than happy to chat 😃 #STPInduction2022

We are at the STP Induction! Come say Hi in Hall 3! 🙂 @NSHCS

Welcome to all trainees! Connect with Respiratory and Sleep Science to help support your training on the STP!

Lots of new trainees starting this month. What would you have liked to know when you started your training?

NEW Research—Novel genetic locus associated w/ more rapid📉in lung capacity in #IPF implicates a Rho & Rac effector protein. Results highlight a potential therapeutic target & support development of PKN2 inhibitors for IPF. From Richard Allen & colleagues bit.ly/3T7enCy