BreathForDx at ESM 2026: presenting advances in breath-based diagnostics for tuberculosis and respiratory viruses
The BreathForDx consortium was pleased to contribute to the European Society of Mycobacteriology (ESM) 2026 Congress, held in Verona, Italy, with a poster presentation by Dr. Ilaria Iannucci from the IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute. The poster, entitled “Validation of Facemask-Based Exhaled Breath Aerosol Molecular Testing for Tuberculosis and Respiratory Viruses”, presented ongoing work aimed […]
BreathForDx at SIMET 2026: Preliminary Results on Breath-Based Screening in Migrant Populations Presented in Turin, Italy
The BreathForDx project has been presented at the XI National Congress of the Italian Society of Tropical Medicine and Global Health (SIMET 2026), held in Turin from 11–13 June 2026. The congress brought together researchers, clinicians, public health professionals, and global health experts to discuss emerging challenges in global health, migration, infectious diseases, and epidemic […]
A valuable visit to the Heidelberg study site for the BreathForDx study
The BreathForDx project recently welcomed an important visit to the Heidelberg study site. During the visit, the project’s scientific lead had the opportunity to closely follow study procedures and engage directly with the local research site. The Heidelberg site is playing a key role in advancing the project’s efforts to evaluate accessible and patient-friendly diagnostic […]
OSR and Heidelberg Teams Meet for Site Visitation in Heidelberg
Today, the teams from Ospedale San Raffaele (OSR) in Milan and Heidelberg University Hospital came together in Heidelberg for a site visit as part of the ongoing collaboration within the BreathForDx project. Site visits play a key role in strengthening coordination among partners and ensuring consistent implementation of study procedures across locations. They provide a valuable […]
Great energy, collaboration, and shared vision in Munich!
On 21st April, consortium partners gathered in Munich for the Second Annual Meeting, an important milestone in the project’s journey. The meeting provided a valuable opportunity to review progress, discuss ongoing activities, and plan the next steps together. Over the course of the day, partners engaged in productive discussions, shared experiences from their respective work […]
BreathForDx presented at the 53rd National AMCLI Congress in Rimini, Italy
The BreathForDx project was featured during the first day of the 53rd National Congress of the Italian Association of Clinical Microbiologists (AMCLI), currently taking place in Rimini, Italy. The project and its innovative approach to respiratory sampling were presented within the session “La tubercolosi nel 2026: dalla ricerca alla diagnostica GLAMIC”, dedicated to recent advances […]
Every Breath Tells a Story — BreathForDx Launches Its YouTube Channel
We are pleased to announce that BreathForDx is now on YouTube with a dedicated official channel! This new platform has been created to make the project more accessible, transparent, and closer to the scientific community, healthcare professionals, and the general public. 🎥 On our channel, you will find: Project activity updates Insights into the technologies […]
BreathForDx Publishes First Webinar on Community Engagement
We are excited to share the publication of the first BreathForDx webinar, now available online. This session highlights the project’s approach to community engagement, showcasing how local actors and international partners are collaborating to support the development of breath-based diagnostics for infectious respiratory diseases. It features contributions from both European and South African stakeholders actively […]
OSR Kicks Off Quantitative Recruitment Phase for BreathForDx
We are pleased to announce that the team at Ospedale San Raffaele (OSR) has officially enrolled its first participants in the quantitative phase of the BreathForDx study. This milestone marks the beginning of data collection aimed at evaluating the performance and feasibility of breath-based diagnostic tools for respiratory infections in real-world settings. Following the successful […]
Workshop on Innovations in Tuberculosis 2025: Research Perspectives for Europe
We are pleased to share that our team took part in the “Workshop on Innovations in Tuberculosis 2025: Research Perspectives for Europe”, organized by WHO/Europe on 22 May 2025. It was a valuable opportunity to connect with researchers from across Europe, exchange ideas, and contribute to the ongoing dialogue on advancing tuberculosis research and innovation. […]
