In this first edition of ERS Vision Live, which was hosted on the ERS Respiratory Channel, discussions focused on the positive outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic – highlighting the response of key stakeholders in terms of innovation and improved communications and collaborations, which all help to deliver better outcomes for patients and support healthcare systems worldwide.
Topics
- Distribution and supply of essential medicines and medical devices
- Novel vaccine development, regulatory approval and delivery
- Rapid trials for evaluation of new therapies, vaccines, and respiratory devices in a pandemic
- Better communications/digital health and support for healthcare professionals – and between all key stakeholders
The panel
ERS President Prof. Anita Simonds and ERS Science Council Chair Prof. Christopher E. Brightling led the discussion and were joined by:
- Dr Hans Kluge – WHO Regional Director for Europe
- Manuela Buxo – Head of Europe at Sanofi Genzyme
- Sir Stephen Holgate – Clinical Professor of Immunopharmacology, University of Southampton/Co-founder of Synairgen
- Sir Menelas Pangalos, EVP & President BioPharmaceuticals R&D, AstraZeneca
- Katrin Pucknat – CEO and President, ResMed Germany