Professor Anne Marie-Russell Inaugural Lecture: Time to Breathe: Symptom Science in Interstitial Lung Diseases

You are warmly invited along with your curiosity to Anne-Marie’s inaugural lecture. We will start in the middle and end at the beginning of a very rich and diverse career in clinical research.

Contemplating the art of breathing we will celebrate the delicate architecture of the lung and explore the interstitium – the space in the lungs where lung tissue contacts with the immune system, blood vessels, nerves, or connective tissues. Thickening of the interstitium occurs in ILDs which are often irreversible, shortening life. The classic symptoms of breathlessness, cough and fatigue that tend to worsen over time often elude effective management.

Anne-Marie’s research explores the symptom science in ILD, improving health related quality of life for those affected, and family members and friends who take on supportive caring roles. Working together with patient collaborators and leading global clinical researchers to advance the science is enriching. This lecture will celebrate these authentic collaborations and the altruistic contributions of patients with a joyous outlining of the next chapter.

Join us for what promises to be a fascinating lecture. Open to all. Please note this is an in-person only event. 

Directions to the Medical School:

The CPD Lecture Theatre (WG17) is in the University of Birmingham's Medical School in the Centre for Lifelong Learning (ground floor, West Wing) on the Edgbaston campus. The Medical School is on the West side of campus, just off Vincent Drive opposite the University Train Station. 

 You can find a detailed map of campus on our website. 

Visitor car parking:

Visitor parking is available at Northeast Multi-storey Car Park (Pritchatts Road, B15 2SA). There are five floors in total, however, the ground floor is reserved for Edgbaston Park Hotel guests only. Should you wish to charge your electric car, there are two EV charging stations on the car park's roof level (charges apply). Please note that this car park does not have a lift. 

Travel by train:

The University has its own train station, which is across the street from the Medical School. Up to six trains an hour depart for the University on the cross-city line (ten minutes to University station, final destination Bromsgrove or Redditch). Follow the signs on arrival for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. 

 Further information about travelling to campus is available on our website.