Research

Marcela and Tom from the European Aspergillosis Patient Advisory Group at the ERS Congress 2026

European Aspergillosis PAG at ERS 2026: from patient to partner

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Clinician reviewing lung research data in an illustration about new findings in aspergillosis care.

Research update: new ABPA treatment results, and lessons from viral infections

Medical illustration of lungs and Aspergillus highlighting new research into the relationship between COPD and aspergillosis.

Weekly Aspergillosis Research Update – 24 August 2026

Person using a magnifying glass to assess an aspergillosis research paper with lung and fungal illustrations.

How Do I Know Whether an Aspergillosis Research Study Is Trustworthy?

Illustration of lungs, a respiratory sample, fungal culture, PCR machine and multiwell plate for UK SMI B63 fungal respiratory diagnostics.

Help shape the UK’s first laboratory standard for fungal respiratory infections

Illustration showing monoclonal antibodies binding Aspergillus fumigatus and helping macrophages recognise and engulf the fungus.

Beyond antifungal drugs: could antibodies help the immune system fight Aspergillus?

New aspergillosis research into urine testing for invasive aspergillosis, Aspergillus IgG testing in CPA and selection of azole antifungal treatment.

New aspergillosis research update: urine testing, CPA antibodies and choosing antifungal treatment

Illustration of allergic fungal rhinosinusitis (AFRS), showing fungal material, thick allergic mucus and inflammation within the sinuses.

New tools to diagnose allergic fungal rhinosinusitis: what has changed?

Scientific illustration showing amphotericin B disrupting an Aspergillus fungal cell membrane during research into antifungal resistance.

Amphotericin B resistance in Aspergillus: protecting an important treatment for the future

Clinician reviewing CT scans showing chronic pulmonary aspergillosis, mucus plugging and a lung cavity

Aspergillosis Weekly Research Update: New Clues About Diagnosis, Treatment and Resistance