Keir Lewis

Professor Keir Lewis is a Professor of Respiratory Medicine at Swansea University Medical School and Consultant Respiratory Lead at Hywel Dda University Health Board. He works across multiple NHS, Welsh, and UK clinical and academic institutions to improve lung disease care and attract research investment. His expertise spans Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Smoking Cessation, Sleep Apnoea, and Biomarker Development.

Teaching includes undergraduate and postgraduate programs in respiratory medicine, with consistently top-ranked clinical placements. Awards include Senior Fellow of the HEA (2017) and Swansea University Teacher of the Year (2015).

Research focuses on COPD management, lung cancer biomarkers, telehealth applications, and post-COVID-19 rehabilitation. Collaborations include developing predictive models for COPD exacerbations and investigating calcium-sensing receptors in pulmonary fibrosis.

Key awards include BMA Awards recognition for teaching and innovation. His work spans clinical trials, metabolomics, and patient-centered interventions, with over 200 peer-reviewed publications.