Phenotypic fingerprinting in asthma and COPD: systems biology is entering the clinic
Symposium Chairs: P. J. Sterk (Amsterdam, The Netherlands), A. Agusti (Barcelona, Spain)
Aims: The aims of this session are to:
- introduce the concept of "systems medicine"
- discuss the links between gene expression, airway function and clinical expression in asthma and COPD
- highlight the impact of phenotype-driven, personalised medicine in asthma and COPD