@ProfHurst

NIHR Global Research Prof | Pro Vice Provost, UCL and Vice Dean (International), Medical Sciences | Professor of Respiratory Medicine UCL/Royal Free. COPD.

 London, England
Joined August 2015
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John Hurst retweeted
HCPLive
@HCPLiveNewsSep 8
Initial data from a phase 1/2 trial of Beam Therapeutics' BEAM-302, a first-in-human in vivo base-editing therapy for AATD, showed a single dose durably raised functional AAT above the protective threshold at #ERS2026, according to @ProfHurst Watch now: hcplive.com/view/beam-302-ba…
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John Hurst retweeted
ERS@EuroRespSocSep 6
📙 The ERS Bookshop is open until Tuesday! Head to the World Village to browse and purchase the latest titles, including the recently-published ERS Monographs “Thoracic Ultrasound” and “Obstructive and Central Sleep Apnoea” 📚 @ERSpublications
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The next wave of healthcare AI breakthroughs may come from India, writes Professor Geraint Rees, UCL Vice-Provost (Research, Innovation and Global Engagement), in @etedge_insights. Read the op-ed: bit.ly/3PYFXoN #UCLandIndia
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📢 Call for applications: Global Engagement Funds & Strategic Partner Funds 2026/27 Apply by 19 June to build or grow international collaborations at @UCL GEF: ucl.ac.uk/global/funding-sta… Partner Funds: ucl.ac.uk/global/funding-sta… More partner funds open in autumn 2026.
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Welcome to @UCL, colleagues from @MedTsinghua, @Tsinghua_Uni. Great to continue discussions across our strategic partnership, including an AI Hospital workshop, and to look ahead to health workshops in Beijing next month. #UCLHealth #UCLandChina @profgeraintrees @ProfHurst
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The @MHRAgovuk confirm that taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children. Read more in their latest update. ➡️ gov.uk/government/news/mhra-…
A woman holding a paracetamol pill in her hand. Text in image reads; MHRA confirms taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe.

ALT A woman holding a paracetamol pill in her hand. Text in image reads; MHRA confirms taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe.

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Doing my PhD at such an exciting time for Alpha-1 research feels really special✨! Grateful to have co-authored this review in ERJ with Prof Hurst, Prof Lomas & Dr Marshall, exploring novel therapies that bring real hope for people with Alpha-1 🧬. 🔗doi.org/10.1183/13993003.011…
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Wonderful collaboration with Sadan Taher, @alta_schutte, @ProfHurst and @cpgale3 on this global-first systematic review: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.… #COPD #HTN #CVD #multimorbidity #publichealth

Interventions for the management of concomitant COPD and hypertension: A systematic review - Sadan...

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and hypertension are prevalent public health burdens, with hypertension often co-existing in up to 65% ...

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Prof Chris P Gale@cpgale324 Jun 2025
In this review by Sameera Ansari, @ProfHurst , et al we found “limited & inconsistent evidence available for managing concomitant #COPD & #hypertension” journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.…

Interventions for the management of concomitant COPD and hypertension: A systematic review - Sadan...

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and hypertension are prevalent public health burdens, with hypertension often co-existing in up to 65% ...

journals.sagepub.com
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Inaugural lecture from Neal Navani @LungConsultant as Prof of Respiratory Med @UCLRespiratory: inspiring stories of his journey in building evidence based use in EBUS/lung cancer + promoting #lung cancer care. Valuable tips how academics can gain efficiency (I will try!) @ucl @BTSrespiratory @CR_UK @ProfJDChalmers @ARNS_UK @ProfHurst @Roy_Castle_Lung
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The International Cardiovascular & Respiratory Alliance, ICRA, is a global group that I founded & co-chair with Prof M Bhutani. We represent healthcare professionals, academics & patients from >40 countries. To join (free) email: [email protected]
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John Hurst retweeted
ERS@EuroRespSoc23 May 2025
A landmark moment for global lung health! #WHA78 ERS and @europeanlung applaud adoption of historic lung health resolution on “Promoting and prioritizing an integrated lung health approach” at the 78th World Health Assembly. Read more: bit.ly/4dvVHa9
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Congratulations to Dr. @alupo_patricia on receiving the International Member Award at the 2025 @atscommunity She was recognized for her outstanding contributions to research and clinical care in obstructive lung diseases in LMIC @brucekirenga @rnantanda
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🎉 It’s published! Thrilled to share the first paper from the #MARES study! This systematic review explored the prevalence of CRD using case-finding tools in adults living with NCDs in LMICs. Well done, team! 👏 @renatagmendes @ProfHurst @AdrianoPetrol 🔗 rdcu.be/elHf8
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WORK WITH US... #WHO is looking for teams with expertise in systematic reviews to support the development of asthma guidelines ungm.org/public/Notice/25981… Deadline to express interest: 10 March Please share with your networks!
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Today, we had a meeting with the External Advisory Board to update and discuss the progress of the MARES project. Thank you for your valuable insights and contributions! Let's move forward to the next steps! 🇧🇷🇬🇧@ProfHurst @renatagmendes @CastelloViviane @LeonardiNaiara
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Exciting to see this landmark agreement signed between India and the UK on health and life sciences which will pave the way for @NIHRresearch to work even more closely with @ICMRDELHI on key areas of mutual priority such as #cardiometabolic disease 🤝🌏
Department of Health and Social Care
@DHSCgovuk23 Jan 2025
🇬🇧🤝🇮🇳 NEW: Health and Social Care Secretary @WesStreeting today signed a new major health and life sciences agreement with India. This will strengthen the UK's partnership of cooperation with India on healthcare innovation and health security.
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John Hurst retweeted
John Hurst@ProfHurst22 Jan 2025
If you were asked to state the total number of acute infections you'd had, for example colds, or episodes of gastro-intestinal upset, over what period would you be confident about your response? A maximum period of... Please share if you can. Thanks.
11%1 month
31%3 months
25%6 months
33%12 months
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Happy to include all interested in improving COPD care & outcomes by addressing cardiopulmonary risk. #COPD #cardiovascular Simply email or DM me. @DrMarthaGulati @ProfHurst @julessanders2 @Hragy @AnastasiaSMihai @Dominik_Linz @drtarsh @banavarrete @ferbotto @DrSamira_Asma
Prof Chris P Gale@cpgale328 Dec 2024
My Global Working Group on Cardiopulmonary Risk in #COPD … academic.oup.com/eurheartj/a…

The Global Working Group on Cardiopulmonary Risk in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a preventable and treatable disease state characterized by airflow limitation that is not fully reversible. It is

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The Global Sustainability Alliance Health Council on tobacco control brought together experts from healthcare, law and policy to suggest a way forward. Was a privilege to be a part of this discussion. mid-day.com/amp/buzz/article…
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Is there anything more joyful than a paediatric clinic? Thank you to the amazing play specialists @spreadasmileuk who make this a better experience for our little patients @WhitHealth
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