Dutch Lung Congress

The Dutch Lung Congress is an annual Congress organized by the NRS, in collaboration with NVALT, Longfonds, SKL and Stichting Astma Bestrijding aims to present the cutting-edge developments in lung science to individuals involved in pulmonary research and foster cross-disciplinary conversations to facilitate novel scientific prospects.

Looking back at DLC 2025..

The Dutch Lung Congress 2025, held on September 27 at RAI Amsterdam in conjunction with ERS, was a short and sweet edition of DLC attended by 102 participants. The day began with six high-quality presentations competing for the Chiesi Young Investigator Awards, followed by an interactive moderated poster session. Although physical poster boards were unavailable due to venue restrictions, most attendees found the new format engaging and easy to follow. The program featured a compelling Keynote Lecture by Professor Celeste Porsbjerg on “Towards remission – Distinguishing Disease Activity versus Damage in Severe Asthma.” The NRS warmly thanks sponsors Chiesi, AstraZeneca, Sanofi, and Vertex, and extends special gratitude to the organizing committee members Bas Holverda, Stefan Prekovic, Sami Simons, Elin Kersten, Willianne Hoepel, Sacha Spelier, and NRS secretary Michelle Yang, all under the leadership of Prof. Janette Burgess, whose dedication made the event a great success.

Awards and Recognition

The DLC is more than a platform for sharing and discussing science; it is a venue for celebrating the achievements of both senior and junior scientists.

NRS Mid-Career Award

• Professor Anne van der Does received the NRS mid-career award, with a prize of 10,000 euros that will go towards her work on lung cell culture models, working towards animal-free lung research. 

Impact Statement Award

• The Impact Statement Award was presented to Shobna L. Thuraisingam from the UMCG for her statement on the abstract Red Algae: A Natural Shield Against Air Pollution-Induced Airway Epithelial Responses in Respiratory Disease: 

"This research explores how a type of red seaweed, Kappaphycus alvarezii, might help protect our lungs from inflammation caused by air pollution. By studying its natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, we aim to find safer, plant-based treatments for respiratory diseases like asthma and COPD. If successful, this seaweed could offer a new way to fight pollution-related health problems using nature’s own remedies." 

Chiesi Young Investigator Award (€3,000 prize)

• Sarah van den Berg from Amsterdam, received €3,000 for her project "Socioeconomic inequalities in severe asthma in the Netherlands: a geospatial analysis in a nationwide cohort"

Chiesi Young Investigator Award- Highly Commended Recipients (€400 prize):

• Camiel Marijnissen, Leiden "Towards personalized dosing intervals of biologics in severe asthma: current practice of interval extension in the Netherlands"
• Shahriyar Shahbazi Khamas, Amsterdam "Complementary predictors for asthma attack prediction in children: salivary microbiome, serum inflammatory mediators, and past attack history
• Sven Manse, Maastricht "Inflammation diminishes muscle regeneration induced by mitochondrial impairment"
• Pranali Raut, Erasmus "Structural lung abnormalities in children and adults with cystic fibrosis after ETI using AI automated algorithms"
• Iris Simons, Amsterdam "Proteome Profiling Links Surfactant Proteins B and D to Interstitial Lung Abnormalities and its Progression"

Here are some photos to remember to event: 

We thank our Sponsors for their generous support, making this event possible: