Launch of Pulmonary Nodule Patient Information Leaflet
This ITS supported patient Information leaflet was developed by respiratory specialist from the nationally designated respiratory centres of excellence to help address some of the patients concerns and understanding regarding […]
World TB Day 2021
To Mark World TB Day 2021, Irish Thoracic Society Calls for the Future-proofing of Healthcare Services in the Battle Against Infectious Diseases To mark World TB Day 2021, Wednesday […]
Dr Keshav Sharma
It is with great shock and sadness that we have learned of the untimely death at the age of 39 of Dr Keshav Sharma on the 11/01/2021. Keshav, originally from […]
ASI ITS Joint Research Bursary 2021

We are please to advise members that applications for the 2021 Asthma Research Bursary have been extended to 31-03-2021 and should be submitted by email to: info@irishthoracicsociety.com. For more details […]
ITS Annual Scientific Meeting Press Release Dec 3rd 2020
Irish Thoracic Society Calls for Dedicated Hospital Respiratory Units & Expanded Respiratory Services, as Survey of Frontline Respiratory Consultants Reveals Impact of COVID-19 on Respiratory Healthcare Services 95% of respiratory […]
ITS Research Award under the HRCI/HRB Joint Funding Scheme 2020.
A project from the research laboratory of Professor Joseph Keane to study ways of correcting the defective immunity seen in the lungs of patients with cystic fibrosis, is the recipient […]
ITS Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting 2020

The Irish Thoracic Society Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting 2020 will take place on the 3rd and 4th December.
Online Registration is Now Open.
The ITS Paediatric Forum will take place on Wednesday 2nd December from 2-5pm.
Online Registration for the ITS Paediatric Forum is Now Open.
We look forward to seeing you virtually!
Irish Thoracic Society Submission to the Oireachtas Speical Committee on COVID-19 Response
ITS made a submission to the Oireachtas Special Committee on COVID-19 Response outlining concerns and recommendations for Respiratory Healthcare in Ireland as we continue to live alongside COVID-19 over the […]
Irish Thoracic Society Online Journal Club
Dear ITS Members, We are delighted to announce the winners of the first Irish Thoracic Society Online Journal Club, they are: Dr Niamh Boyle with her review of “Dexamethasone in Hospitalized […]
Irish Thoracic Society Statement on Impact of COVID-19 for People with Lung Disease
Irish Thoracic Society Statement on Impact of COVID-19 for People with Lung Disease Date of issue: Friday June 19, 2020 Leading respiratory experts from the Irish Thoracic Society […]