Research Hub

Aspergillosis research is evolving rapidly, including antifungal development, biologics,
diagnostic tools and airway clearance research.
This hub summarises the latest studies, evidence and emerging science.


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Latest Research Articles

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

Weekly Aspergillosis Research Update – 24 August 2026

August 24, 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?

August 19, 2026

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

August 18, 2026

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?

August 17, 2026

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

August 17, 2026

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?

August 17, 2026

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

August 11, 2026

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

August 10, 2026

Illustration of lungs, airway cells, DNA and Aspergillus spores representing Manchester research into genetic susceptibility to aspergillosis.

Can We Predict Who Will Develop Aspergillosis? Genetics, Epigenetics and the Search for Individual Risk

August 4, 2026

Illustration of Aspergillus fumigatus spores interacting with the bronchial airway lining beside a DNA strand representing the ZNF77 gene variant.

Lung Colonisation by Aspergillus fumigatus Is Influenced by a ZNF77 Gene Variant

August 4, 2026

Aspergillosis Research Update: Corticosteroid Risks, Azole Resistance and Immune Recovery

August 3, 2026

Illustration of lungs, Aspergillus and an intravenous infusion representing rezafungin research for chronic pulmonary aspergillosis

Rezafungin for chronic pulmonary aspergillosis: encouraging early evidence while clinical trial continues

August 3, 2026

Illustration of lungs, a DNA strand and Aspergillus spores representing research into CFTR gene variants and ABPA

Carriers of cystic fibrosis may be at greater risk for allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis

July 20, 2026

Aspergillosis research update infographic summarising July 2026 studies on invasive aspergillosis, isavuconazole, macrophages and tuberculosis.

Aspergillosis Research Update: ICU Infections, Immune Defences and Antifungal Treatment

July 13, 2026

Infographic summarising the July 2026 weekly aspergillosis research update, highlighting new COPD diagnostic criteria for invasive pulmonary aspergillosis, chronic pulmonary aspergillosis serology, ICU galactomannan testing, environmental prevention of fungal disease, and other key research developments.

Weekly Aspergillosis Research Update: COPD IPA Criteria, CPA Serology, ICU Galactomannan and Environmental Prevention

July 6, 2026

Illustration summarising new research showing allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) and Aspergillus sensitisation may be more common in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Weekly Aspergillosis Research Update: June 29

June 29, 2026

National Aspergillosis Centre Monthly Update discussing DNA-based fungal diagnostics, adrenal insufficiency, corticosteroid management, damp homes research and living with aspergillosis.

Catch Up on the Latest National Aspergillosis Centre Monthly Update

June 23, 2026

Medical illustration showing Aspergillus fumigatus, PCR diagnostics, lung imaging, antifungal medicines and laboratory research representing recent advances in aspergillosis diagnosis, treatment and antifungal resistance research.

Weekly Aspergillosis Research Update: New Diagnostics, CAPA Evidence, and Why Azole Tolerance Matters

June 23, 2026

Infographic summarising June 2026 aspergillosis research including tuberculosis-related chronic pulmonary aspergillosis risk, fungal ball biology, ABPA, advanced diagnostics and emerging immunotherapies.

Weekly Aspergillosis Research Update – 15 June 2026

June 15, 2026

Scientific illustration showing Aspergillus research, antifungal susceptibility testing, therapeutic drug monitoring and clinical management featured in the May 2026 Professional Aspergillosis Update.

Professional Aspergillosis Update: May 2026

June 9, 2026

Illustration showing clinical research into ABPA and invasive aspergillosis including biologic therapies and new antifungal drug development

Clinical Trials Update: Progress in ABPA and Invasive Aspergillosis Research

June 8, 2026

Respiratory specialist discussing lung scan results with a patient, illustrating diagnosis of Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA), Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis (CPA), eosinophils, IgE testing, antifungal treatment and home monitoring.

Aspergillosis Research Update: Week Ending 8 June 2026

June 8, 2026

Promotional poster for a UK citizen science project exploring damp homes, mould exposure and respiratory health including aspergillosis

Help Us Improve Our Damp Homes and Health Questionnaire

June 5, 2026

Specialist Evidence Briefing: Aspergillus Serology for CPA Diagnosis: Why Assay Choice, Cut-Offs and Confirmatory Testing Matter

June 1, 2026

Commercial Aspergillus fumigatus real-time PCR for invasive pulmonary aspergillosis: specialist evidence briefing

June 1, 2026

Research significance summary for specialists: Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis during tuberculosis treatment: emerging evidence, diagnostic pitfalls and implications for TB pathways

June 1, 2026

Illustration showing recent aspergillosis research advances including improved diagnostics, ABPA risk factors, chronic pulmonary aspergillosis testing, immune therapies and patient-centred care.

Aspergillosis Research Update: Earlier Diagnosis, Better Testing and New Treatment Possibilities

June 1, 2026

Infographic showing a space-resistant Aspergillus fungus near the International Space Station alongside lungs affected by aspergillosis, illustrating how fungal survival research in space may improve understanding of human fungal disease.

What a Space-Resistant Fungus Can Teach Us About Aspergillosis

May 18, 2026

Illustration of aspergillosis research papers, a microscope, lung scan and fungal spores representing a weekly update on new Aspergillus and aspergillosis studies.

Weekly aspergillosis research update: papers published 4–12 May 2026

May 11, 2026

Weekly aspergillosis research update infographic showing diagnostics, treatment challenges, antifungal resistance and patient risk factors

Weekly Aspergillosis Research Update April – May 2026

May 5, 2026

Infographic summarising weekly aspergillosis research including ABPA biologics, antifungal resistance, occupational exposure and invasive aspergillosis studies (April 2026)

Weekly Aspergillosis Research Update: Week ending 27 April 2026

April 27, 2026

Help us understand how damp homes affect health

April 20, 2026

Infographic showing weekly aspergillosis research update April 2026 including blood mNGS diagnosis, lung immune modulation therapy, and isavuconazole drug modelling

Weekly aspergillosis update – 20 April 2026

April 20, 2026

Epigenetics and Aspergillosis: Why Your Body Responds Differently – and What Future Treatments May Look Like

April 17, 2026

Weekly Aspergillosis Research Update (7–11 April 2026)

April 13, 2026

Help shape the future of aspergillosis care across Uk & Europe

April 9, 2026

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