COPD and biologic therapies

BTS Clinical Statement on biologic therapies and COPD

Call for chair and members

The British Thoracic Society has commissioned a new BTS Clinical Statement to be produced in 2025.

BTS Clinical Statements are an important part of the Society’s range of publications.  A Clinical Statement provides a practical overview of knowledge and good practice in relation to a clinical topic, based on the best available evidence and the consensus of experts in the given area.

We are pleased to invite applications from individuals for the roles of Chair and of members of a group that will produce a clinical statement on biologic therapies and COPD.  This document will provide much needed up-to-date guidance for respiratory healthcare professionals on the use of biologic therapies in COPD.

The Chair will lead the Clinical Statement Group with support from BTS Head Office and the BTS Standards of Care Committee. Applicants for the role of Chair are required to be BTS members, with a track record of publications in the area of the Clinical Statement concerned. Joint applications from two individuals for the role of co-chairs of the Group are also accepted.

Candidates for the Chair (or co-chair) positions should submit a statement (or joint statement) outlining the reasons for wishing to chair the Clinical Statement Group and what skills and expertise they would bring. Short CVs should also be included. Applicants for the role of Chair will be invited to participate in a short telephone interview.

Applicants for membership the Clinical Statement Group should also submit a statement outlining the reasons, skills and expertise they would bring to the Clinical Statement Group. A short CV from each candidate should also be included.  Applications are invited from consultant physicians, specialty trainees, nurses and other healthcare professionals.  Applicants should be BTS members.

All applications should be made via the online application form here: https://www.brit-thoracic.org.uk/my-bts-modules/election-submission/

Queries should be address to:  Miguel Souto, BTS Head of Clinical Programmes, miguel.souto@brit-thoracic.org.uk

Deadline: 5pm Monday 14th April 2025

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