Professor Dean Fennell on Mesothelioma

The Respiratory Futures Podcast

The Respiratory Futures Podcast
Professor Dean Fennell on Mesothelioma
Oct 15, 2025 Season 1 Episode 18
British Thoracic Society

Mesothelioma is a rare type of lung cancer, typically caused by Asbestos inhalation and commonly starting in the lining around the lungs.  Join our host Professor Robin Condliffe as he chats with Professor Dean Fennell to discuss the exciting developments in treatment and genetic testing. 

Professor Fennell, Director of the Mesothelioma Research Programme at the University of Leicester, is the world’s leading researcher in the field of mesothelioma, linking scientific discovery to practice-changing clinical trials and the improvement of patient outcomes. 

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