The Pulmonary Vascular Research Institute

Generated important new data? Late-breaking abstract submissions are now open 📢 PVRI 2027 Bangkok is now accepting late-breaking abstracts showcasing highly impactful findings. We are particularly interested in: 🔬 major clinical trials 📊 landmark registry analyses 🧬 transformative translational discoveries 💡 emerging technologies with immediate clinical relevance Late-breaking submissions provide an opportunity to share the very latest advances with the global PH community and help shape discussions at PVRI 2027 Bangkok. 📅 Deadline: 30 November 2026, 09:00 GMT ➡️ Submit your abstract: pvrinstitute.org/pvri2027/ab…

We're proud to support #PHDayUK 2026 💜 Raising awareness is an important step towards earlier diagnosis, better understanding and improved outcomes for people living with PH. That's why we're backing this year's #WeNeedToTalkAboutPH campaign. Every conversation helps more people recognise the signs and symptoms of PH and understand the impact it can have on daily life. Join us in supporting this year's campaign: phday.phauk.org/get-involved…

✅ Is taking part in a clinical trial right for you? There is no single right answer. Every person, situation, and clinical trial is different. In this video from our 'Understanding clinical trials' PH patient collection, Huan Huang from PHA China explores some of the factors patients may wish to consider when making decisions about research participation. 🎥 Watch the full series: pvrinstitute.org/PH-patient-…

One week to go! ⏳️ Blood Biomarkers in PAH – New Insights 📅 12 November 2026 🕓️ 16:00 - 17:00 GMT You'll hear talks on: ▪️Validation of biomarkers for clinical use: methological challenges and the path forward - Anna Hemnes, Vanderbilt University ▪️Use of the plasma proteosome for risk stratifying patients with PAH Christopher J. Rhodes, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College ▪️NOTCH3-ECD as a Biomarker for PAH - Patricia A. Thistlethwaite, University of California ▪️Pulmonary primary oxysterol and bile acid synthesis as a predictor of outcomes in PAH - Mona Alotaibi, University of California San Diego ▪️Blood endostatin, a Collagen18a1 fragment, as markers of vascular dysfunction in PAH - Grazyna Kwapiszewska, University of Graz ➡️ Register now: pvrinstitute.org/learning-hu…

You may know the right clinician 💬 Global PH Consult gives clinicians the opportunity to bring anonymised complex PH cases to a tailored panel of PH specialists for discussion and shared learning. Help us spread the word by sharing Global PH Consult with: ▪️colleagues managing complex PH cases ▪️regional PH centres ▪️clinical networks and professional societies ▪️clinicians working in low- and middle-income countries A single recommendation could connect a clinician with valuable PH discussion, specialist perspectives, and a global learning community. ➡️ Find out more: pvrinstitute.org/learning-re…

Thank you to everyone who submitted an abstract for PVRI 2027 Bangkok 👏 We're delighted by the quality and diversity of submissions received from across the global PH community, showcasing the latest advances in research, clinical care, innovation and collaboration. Congratulations to all authors whose abstracts have been accepted for presentation in Bangkok. We look forward to showcasing your work! ➡️ View the programme and register: pvrinstitute.org/learning-hu…

🫁 🌏 This #PHAwarenessMonth, we’re sharing a video from the PH Association highlighting the real-life experiences of people living with pulmonary hypertension - from symptoms and diagnosis to treatment and daily life. Their stories remind us that no one has to navigate this journey alone. phassociation.org/get-involv… For anyone living with PH, explore PVRI's trusted resources to help you understand treatment options, navigate daily life, learn about clinical trials, and access emotional and peer support: pvrinstitute.org/PH-patient-… #PulmonaryHypertension #PHCommunity @PHAssociation

In this state-of-the-art review, researchers from basic science, clinical research, and industry came together through the Pulmonary Vascular Research Institute (PVRI) Innovative Drug Discovery Initiative (IDDI) to discuss: 🔹 The biology of ASIs 🔹 The importance of specific BMP ligands 🔹 Efficacy and side effect profiles 🔹 Key considerations for developing next-generation ASIs 📖 Read the full review: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/… #PulmonaryHypertension #DrugDiscovery #MedicalResearch

❓️Planning to join us in Bangkok? Only one month left to secure the special PVRI delegate hotel rate ⏳️ Stay at the Amari Bangkok Hotel & Conference Centre, and be steps away from the main scientific programme. By staying at the venue, you'll be just moments away from: ✅ scientific sessions and satellite meetings ✅ Congress luncheons and networking events ✅ fundraising activities ✅ Gala Dinner & Awards Presentation Evening January is a busy time to visit Bangkok, so we recommend booking your room early. ➡️ Book your hotel: pvrinstitute.org/pvri2027/ac… 📅 Delegate rates available until 30 November 2026

New research in Pulmonary Circulation 🫁 Referral Patterns and Clinical Characteristics of Patients With Pulmonary Hypertension at a Comprehensive Care Center 📆 10 September 2026 🔢 16(3), e70399 👤 Nelson Villasmil Hernandez, Maria Jose Maestre, Meagan Chavarria, Pujita Munnangi, Neelam Lakhani, Laura Valecillos Loukidis, Sandeep Sahay ➡️ Read the full research article: doi.org/10.1002/pul2.70399

🌏 We’re delighted to share that the PVRI Southeast Asia Task Force was relaunched in September 2026 The Task Force, co-led by Dr Suree Sompradeekul (Thailand) and Dr Ruan Wen (Singapore), aims to: 🔹 Strengthen collaboration and knowledge-sharing across Southeast Asia’s PH community 🔹 Identify regional priorities to improve PH diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes 🔹 Advance regional and national guidelines, registries, and data-sharing 🔹 Build a lasting regional network beyond PVRI 2027 in Bangkok Learn more about the Task Force’s relaunch, activities, and future plans: pvrinstitute.org/learning-hu… #PulmonaryHypertension #PH #SoutheastAsia

Missed our October Community Call? Our latest Community Call is now available on demand! Featuring Tyler Couch, Agustin Garcia and Olympia Bikou, the session explored the following: 🔹 Pulmonary artery dilation on chest CT Across the spectrum of chronic lung disease 🔹 CT imaging derived pulmonary vascular abnormalities associated with PH in chronic lung disease 🔹 MicroRNA-224 as a therapeutic target in preclinical pulmonary arterial hypertension ▶️ Watch the session now: pvrinstitute.org/learning-hu… #PulmonaryHypertension #PHResearch

New webinar series launch! 🎉 Women's Health Career Pathways: Jessica Badlam 📅 19 November 2026 🕓️ 16:00 GMT The Women's Health Task Force have launched their new series, 'Women's Health Career Pathways', that explores the personal and professional journeys of leaders working across women's health and PH. Join Jessica Badlam for the inaugural webinar. Through an in-depth conversation, Jessica will share the experiences, decisions, collaborations, and lessons that have shaped her career in women's health and PH research. ➡️ Register today: pvrinstitute.org/learning-hu…

Speaker spotlight💡 PVRI 2027 Bangkok will explore some of the biggest clinical and scientific challenges facing the PH community today, from critical care and Group 2 PH to advanced imaging and right ventricular recovery. Here’s a glimpse of what’s to come ⬇️ Multiomics Profiling to Uncover Mechanisms of PVD 🎙 Anna Hemnes, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Digital Twins in PAH: Integrating Multimodal Data for Precision Personalised Prognosis 🎙 Tiffany Baptiste, King's College London Redefining the Hemodynamics of PAH in the Sotatercept Era 🎙 Yogesh Reddy, Mayo Clinic Challenges in Classification, Evaluation, and Care of Pediatric Group 2 PH 🎙 Karin Tran-Lundmark, Lund University and Skåne University Hospital Balancing Risk & Clinical Outcomes During Pregnancy with PH 🎙 Jenna Skowronski, University of North Carolina PVRI 2027 Bangkok Bridging Science, Innovation & Care for the Next 20 Years 📅 27-31 January 2027 📍 Amari Bangkok Hotel & Conference Centre 🎟 Register now: pvrinstitute.org/learning-hu…

Last chance to nominate 🚨 Nominations for the PVRI Achievement Awards 2026 and PVRI President 2028-30 close tomorrow. ❓️Who has inspired you? ❓️Who has made an exceptional contribution to PH research or patient care? Now is your opportunity to recognise their impact. ➡️ Submit a nomination: pvrinstitute.org/learning-hu… 📅 Deadline: 28 October 2026 at 09:00 GMT

📊 What happens after a clinical trial ends? Many people have questions about study results, follow-up care, and how their personal information is protected. In this video from our 'Understanding clinical trials' PH patient resource collection, Luz Osorio from Sociedad Latina de Hipertensión Pulmonar discusses what patients can expect once a trial is complete. 🎥 Watch now: pvrinstitute.org/PH-patient-…

Nominations for PVRI President 2028-30 and PVRI Achievement Awards 2026 close next week ⏳️ PVRI members can: ▪️recognise outstanding contributions to PH research, care, collaboration ▪️shape the future leadership of PVRI We particularly encourage nominations that reflect the diversity and international nature of our community. 📅 Nominations close 28 October 2026 at 09:00 GMT ➡️ Submit a nomination: pvrinstitute.org/learning-hu…

Upcoming webinar 💻️ Bleeding ponies, bloated cattle and breathless mountaineers: hearts and lungs under duress with hypoxia and exercise 📅 17 November 2026 🕐️ 13:00 GMT In this webinar, Erik Swenson will explore how humans and animals respond to the challenges of hypoxia and exercise, drawing on decades of research in high-altitude medicine, respiratory physiology and extreme environments. ➡️ Register now: pvrinstitute.org/learning-hu…

Supporting early-career professionals and colleagues from LMICs 🌍🤝 We're committed to making the global PH community more accessible, inclusive and connected. PVRI 2027 Bangkok includes more support than ever for early-career professionals and colleagues from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), including: ✅ reduced PVRI membership fees from just $15 per year ✅ reduced Congress registration rates ✅ travel awards helping early-career and LMIC delegates attend PVRI 2027 Bangkok ✅ seven Early Career Abstract Awards worth £2,000 each ✅ Career Catalyst PH Luncheon, providing mentoring from PH experts ✅ World Café PH Luncheon, to discuss challenges, and solutions for improving PH care globally ➡️ Find out more about PVRI 2027 Bangkok: pvrinstitute.org/learning-hu…