James Chalmers

James Chalmers is the Asthma and Lung UK Chair of Respiratory Research and Clinical Professor of Respiratory Medicine at the University of Dundee. He maintains clinical practice as an honorary consultant physician specializing in bronchiectasis and respiratory infections.

Chalmers leads research on chronic lung diseases including bronchiectasis, COPD, and COVID-19 through experimental medicine approaches. His laboratory focuses on neutrophil immunology, microbiome interactions, and novel antibiotic/non-antibiotic therapies. He directs the EMBARC European Bronchiectasis Network coordinating international trials.

Honors include the Romain Pauwels Award, Patrick Neil Medal, and leadership roles in European Respiratory Society guideline development. As Chief Editor of the European Respiratory Journal, he oversees major respiratory research dissemination.