Scientific year in review

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Chairs: M. Spiteri (Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom), E. Bel (Leiden, The Netherlands)
Aims: This symposium presents some of the major emerging concepts in understanding the pathobiological and molecular mechanisms driving development of lung disease. Hopefully these state-of-the-art discoveries can be translated in the future into novel targeted therapies. Target audience: Scientists, clinical researchers and pulmonary physicians interested in emerging pathogenetic concepts and discoveries.

Growth factor regulation of lung fibrosis lessons from other organs G. Schultz (Gainesville, United States of America)
Use of exhaled nitric oxide measurements to guide treatment in chronic asthma R. Taylor (Dunedin, New Zealand)