Annual Respiratory Health in Northern Europe (RHINE) meeting in Aarhus

Partners from each study center gathered to discuss ongoing research and share insights in the field of respiratory health. RHINE study coordinator, Professor Ane Johannessen, initiated the meeting with an overview of the RHINE dataset, setting the stage for subsequent discussions and presentations.

PhD students Shanshan Xu and Robin Mzati Sinsamala from the Greenness, Air Pollution and health (GAP) research group presented their latest research on the effects of air pollution and greenness on respiratory outcomes. The meeting also focused on research concerning the microbiome’s influence on respiratory health, the implications of sleep disturbances, and the effects of nicotine products on respiratory diseases, in addition to other outcomes and exposures.

Discussions extended to collaborative efforts with the RHINESSA and ECRHS studies, highlighting the benefits of integrating diverse research initiatives. The meeting also outlined future research directions, particularly focusing on the strategic use of the RHINE dataset to explore various respiratory-related outcomes.

This year’s meeting reinforced the strong collaboration among partners to further respiratory health research. The RHINE consortium looks forward to the next annual meeting, to be held in Gothenburg, Sweden.