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Innovation
Outgrowing asthma
Why is it that some people, particularly children, grow out of their asthma? That’s a question our scientists are asking as part of our research to better understand the disease.
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Innovation
Take a deep breath – your lung microbiome will appreciate it
Scientists are discovering just how important microbes are in maintaining our respiratory health and immunity.
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Innovation
Inhaler innovation: more than a simple piece of plastic
At first glance, an inhaler may look like a simple piece of plastic. But inside, a complicated process and an internal ‘engine’ operate seamlessly...
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Innovation
Scientists or detectives? Seeking new clues in COPD
It is now widely accepted that COPD is not a uniform disease, but effects of the disease can impact people differently.
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Innovation
COPD: Our relentless pursuit for better breathing
Every person with COPD is different, with different needs, different challenges and different goals. See how we're innovating to determine the right treatment for the right patient.
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Innovation
Severe asthma: when nature’s natural defences work against us
Around 36 million people around the world are living with severe asthma. But, hope could be on the horizon thanks to a better understanding of how certain blood cells malfunction.
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Patients & consumers
Living every day with COPD: José’s story
Simple activities are an everyday struggle for people living with COPD. José gives his perspective on the impact that COPD has on him.
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Patients & consumers
An 'everyday' world first in clinical trials
The way we design and carry out clinical trials is being turned on its head by the advent of the Salford Lung Study (SLS).
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Patients & consumers
Helping to further science and research – Howard’s perspective
The Salford Lung Study is a ground breaking clinical trial that explores how effective a treatment for COPD is in everyday life.
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Patients & consumers
Giving a bit back – Christine’s experience of clinical research
For Christine even gentle exercise like jogging and walking her dogs around the park were a struggle. She just could not breathe properly.
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Patients & consumers
Overcoming the challenges of COPD to fulfil a lifelong dream
Joan an 85 year old COPD patient recently achieved her lifelong dream to climb the Great Wall of China. Her daughter Helen tells us Joan’s story.
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Patients & consumers
COPD for John just means doing everything at a slower pace
Meet John - at 80 years old, he refuses to let COPD get in the way of living the life he wants to.
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Our people
From academia to industry: a new challenge
Professor Christopher Cooper joined GSK as a Global Medical Expert, Scientific Faculty, GSK Global Respiratory Franchise. Here he explains why he chose to move from academia to industry.
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Our people
The design behind the device
Andy Dundon leads our R&D Device Engineering team in Ware, UK. His team focuses on ways to improve the design of our drug delivery devices
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Our people
Changing gears in a scientific career
GSK medic, Emma Hilton, tells us about her career in science and how she makes hard work easier.
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Our people
From academia to the pharmaceutical industry – one year on
Professor Ronald Dahl recently joined GSK as a Global Medical Expert in the GSK Global Respiratory Franchise.
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Our people
How curious minds saved a medicine from being left in the lab
See how Steve and his team refined their scientific focus in order to deliver our first biologic respiratory medicine.
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Our people
I control my asthma, it doesn’t control me
Jamie from our Montrose site tells how he managed his asthma to conquer Mount Kenya
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Our people
Making the Ellipta® inhaler a reality
The story behind the device now used by millions of people globally
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Our people
Following the journey of a respiratory medicine
Elaine Jones explains how her passion for helping respiratory patients live every breath motivates her in developing new medicines.
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How we do business
Collaboration: unlocking a new approach to clinical trials
The Salford Lung Study is a revolutionary clinical trial carried out in everyday practice that could significantly increase our understanding of the medicines doctors prescribe.
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To challenge, to change
Live every breath
GSK have been innovating to fight respiratory disease for over 45 years.
