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Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals are internationally recognised as centres of innovation and clinical excellence in heart and lung care.

30/07/2026

Professor Patrick Forde explores the evolving role of checkpoint inhibitors in lung cancer, discussing the evidence behind neoadjuvant immunotherapy, landmark clinical trials, and the future of treatment for patients with resectable lung cancer.

If you couldn't join us live, you can now watch the recording on the RBHH Education website: https://ow.ly/Vj7450Zt73f

28/07/2026

Researchers have published new findings demonstrating that combining lung ultrasound with venous excess ultrasound (VExUS) may help clinicians better predict outcomes in patients admitted with acute decompensated heart failure.

The study, which included Dr Hatem Soliman Aboumarie, Consultant in Anaesthetics and Critical Care at Harefield Hospital, highlights the value of serial ultrasound assessment for improving early risk stratification.

Reach the full study here: https://www.rbhh-education.co.uk/news-and-insights/lung-ultrasound-vexus-heart-failure/

21/07/2026

Congratulations to Dr Kshama Wechalekar, Consultant in Nuclear Medicine at Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals, on receiving the 2026 American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) Gold Medal for Global Impact in Nuclear Cardiology.

This prestigious international award recognises outstanding contributions to advancing nuclear cardiology through leadership, education, research and innovation.

We are incredibly proud to celebrate this well-deserved achievement and look forward to seeing Dr Wechalekar honoured at ASNC 2026.

16/07/2026

We're pleased to expand our Observership and Fellowship opportunities to Allied Health Professionals.

At Royal Brompton & Harefield hospitals, we recognise the vital role Allied Health Professionals play in delivering outstanding patient care. Our programmes offer the opportunity to observe specialist practice, learn from experienced multidisciplinary teams and gain insight into world-leading cardiac and respiratory services.

Whether you're looking to broaden your clinical knowledge, develop professionally or share best practice, we'd love to hear from you.

Visit our website to learn more about our programmes and how to apply - https://www.rbhh-education.co.uk/clinical-training/

14/07/2026

New research from clinicians at Royal Brompton & Harefield hospitals has explored whether total arterial revascularisation (TAG) offers a long-term survival advantage over single arterial grafting (SAG) in patients with moderate left ventricular dysfunction undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

Drawing on data from 1,866 patients, the study found that while total arterial grafting is a safe and feasible approach, it was not independently associated with improved long-term survival after adjusting for patient characteristics. The findings highlight that long-term outcomes are influenced more by individual clinical factors than by grafting strategy alone.

Congratulations to Mr Sunil Bhudia, Mr Shahzad Raja, Dr Albaraa Al-Holy and Dr Nandor Marczin on this valuable contribution supporting cardiac surgery and patient care at Royal Brompton & Harefield hospitals.

Read the full research here: https://ow.ly/BIY250ZiAbI

09/07/2026

Dr Jo Feary, Consultant Respiratory Physician at Royal Brompton Hospital, recently spoke at an All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Respiratory Health roundtable, calling for a national screening programme for engineered stone workers following a rise in cases linked to quartz kitchen worktops.

As one of the UK's leading experts in occupational lung disease, Dr Feary is currently treating around 80% of the UK's known engineered stone silicosis cases. She highlighted the importance of early diagnosis, improved health surveillance and stronger workplace protections to help identify disease sooner and better support those affected.

Read the full news story here: https://ow.ly/tb9v50ZiAxv

07/07/2026

Congratulations to our consultants Dr James Tonkin, Dr Justin Garner, Professor Philip L. Molyneaux, Professor Pallav L. Shah and Dr Christopher Orton on their contribution to this important research exploring the long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the lung microbiome.

The study found that while patients with persistent respiratory symptoms or radiological abnormalities after COVID-19 showed subtle changes in their lung microbiome, these differences were not strongly associated with ongoing clinical outcomes, providing valuable insights into the long-term impact of COVID-19.

Read the full research here: https://ow.ly/mk5C50ZjhNa

01/07/2026

We are delighted to welcome Dr Calvin Ng for an upcoming Virtual Grand Round focusing on “Expanding diagnostic and therapeutic horizons with robotic bronchoscopy”.

📅 Friday 10 July
⏰ 8:00 – 8:30am
💻 Virtual session
⭐ 1 CME point accredited by the Royal College of Physicians

Reserve your spot here: https://ow.ly/PKvZ50Z9NQs

29/06/2026

From 2–4 July 2026, consultants from Royal Brompton & Harefield hospitals will be joining leading clinicians and researchers in Panama for the Fondazione Menarini International Symposium.

The event brings together experts from across the globe to explore the latest advances in cardiometabolic and respiratory diseases, fostering international collaboration and the exchange of knowledge to help improve patient care.

We're proud that our consultants have been invited to contribute to the scientific programme, sharing their expertise across a range of topics, including cardiovascular imaging, structural heart disease, oral anticoagulation, cardio-oncology, AI in cardiology, myocardial fibrosis and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

Representing Royal Brompton & Harefield hospitals are:

- Professor Peter Collins
- Dr Chiara Bucciarelli-Ducci
- Dr Robert Smith
- Dr Davide Fabbricatore
- Dr Brian Halliday
- Professor Thomas Lüscher
- Miss Priya Reehal

We wish all of our colleagues a successful conference and look forward to the valuable discussions and collaborations that will help shape the future of cardiovascular and respiratory care.

Find our more about the event here: https://ow.ly/Lngx50Zi7aL

24/06/2026

We are pleased to share new research exploring the future priorities for lung volume reduction treatment in people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), with contributions from several Royal Brompton and Harefield consultants.

This research prioritisation exercise brought together people with COPD and healthcare professionals to identify the most important unanswered questions and help guide future studies in this area.

Using an approach based on the James Lind Alliance methodology, the findings highlight key priorities across patient selection, treatment optimisation and ongoing care.

Read the full research here: https://ow.ly/ZfJ350ZgbAn

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