Open position: European Respiratory Journal Chief Editor

The European Respiratory Society (ERS) is currently looking for the next Chief Editor of the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ). The ERJ is the flagship journal of the ERS and is one of the most highly regarded peer-reviewed respiratory journals worldwide. The successful candidate will commence their 5-year mandate in September 2022 and be responsible for the overall quality and content of the ERJ. They will also be the ambassador for the Journal in the respiratory community. Find out more and apply here. Deadline for applications: 20 December 2021.

European Respiratory Review: sex and gender in lung health and disease

A new series in the European Respiratory Review (ERR) explores the role of sex- and gender-related factors in respiratory physiology and lung health, and across respiratory diseases. The terms "sex" and "gender" are often used interchangeably but incorrectly in the scientific literature: they mean different things. Sex is a biological attribute associated with physical and physiological features determined by chromosomes, hormones, anatomy and gene expression. Gender is a sociocultural construct based on expressions of identity, behaviours and social roles. The main purpose of this series is to review our understanding, to date, of the role of sex and gender in differences in pulmonary health and disease. Read the introductory editorial or browse the ERR.

Open position: ERS Monograph Chief Editor

The European Respiratory Society (ERS) is looking for the next Chief Editor of the ERS Monograph, a peer-reviewed quarterly book series, which provides clinicians at all levels with a concise, comprehensive educational tool. Among other responsibilities, the successful candidate will manage the content of the Monograph, ensuring a balance of topics and material appropriate to its aims and scopes. The position is a great opportunity to play a role in education within ERS and has a 4-year mandate commencing in September 2022. View the full job description and apply for the position. Closing date for applications: 26 November 2021.

Podcast: Pulmonary Rehabilitation

"People's lives can be changed [...] and the important symptoms they are struggling with can be managed and in many cases, relieved". In the latest ERS Monograph podcast, Editorial Board member Sheila Ramjug talks to Anne Holland, Professor of Physiotherapy at Monash University and Guest Editor of the Monograph on Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Their broad-ranging discussion covers everything from balancing a home life with a career in medicine, to the impact of COVID-19 on implementing pulmonary rehabilitation. Anne talks about the origins of pulmonary rehabilitation, the need to better personalise care, and recommends chapters that will help readers understand the patient experience and that provide practical tips on establishing programme. Listen to the podcast here and visit ersbookshop.com to order your print copy.

World COPD Day

17 November is World COPD Day. To mark the occasion, we have selected a range of articles on COPD from ERS publications. Click here to access the article collection. 

Open position: ERS Monograph Chief Editor

The European Respiratory Society (ERS) is looking for the next Chief Editor of the ERS Monograph, a peer-reviewed quarterly book series, which provides clinicians at all levels with a concise, comprehensive educational tool. Among other responsibilities, the successful candidate will manage the content of the Monograph, ensuring a balance of topics and material appropriate to its aims and scopes. The position is a great opportunity to play a role in education within ERS and has a 4-year mandate commencing in September 2022. View the full job description and apply for the position. Closing date for applications: 26 November 2021.

World Pneumonia Day

12 November is World Pneumonia Day. To mark the occasion, we have selected a range of articles on pneumonia from ERS publications. Click here to access the article collection. 

New podcast: Pulmonary Rehabilitation

"People's lives can be changed [...] and the important symptoms they are struggling with can be managed and in many cases, relieved". In the latest ERS Monograph podcast, Editorial Board member Sheila Ramjug talks to Anne Holland, Professor of Physiotherapy at Monash University and Guest Editor of the Monograph on Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Their broad-ranging discussion covers everything from balancing a home life with a career in medicine, to the impact of COVID-19 on implementing pulmonary rehabilitation. Anne talks about the origins of pulmonary rehabilitation, the need to better personalise care, and recommends chapters that will help readers understand the patient experience and that provide practical tips on establishing programme. Listen to the podcast here and visit ersbookshop.com to order your print copy.

ERJ Open Research to receive Impact Factor in 2022

ERJ Open Research has been accepted for indexing in Clarivate Analytics' Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE), meaning it will receive its first Impact Factor in summer 2022. Articles from 2019 onwards will be included in SCIE, as well as the Journal Citation Reports and Current Contents. ERJ Open Research, a fully open access journal, is the third ERS journal to join the SCIE. Access the ERJ Open Research here or read the instructions for authors for information on how to submit.

Lung Cancer Awareness Month

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. To mark the occasion, we have selected a range of articles on lung cancer from ERS publications. Click here to access the article collection.