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Call for papers
Occupational lung disease can be triggered by exposure to arange of different substances or conditions encountered in certain workplace environments. Perhaps most widely recognised are the risks associated with asbestos exposure in the construction industry, but risks are also encountered in mining, agricultural and other professions. Collectively, these diseases can affect the airways, alveoli, pleura and lung interstitium, leading to inflammation, fibrosis and cancer. Research into preventative measures and detection techniques, as well as disease diagnosis, pathogenesis and treatment, are essential to reduce the impact of these disorders and improve the quality of life of those affected.
This Collection invites original research articles that further ouru nderstanding of occupational lung diseases in the fields of pulmonology, toxicology, radiology, immunology, and other disciplines addressing this aspect of respiratory medicine.
This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3.
Guest Editors
Emily A. Sarver: StonieBarker Professor, Mining and Minerals Engineering, Virginia Tech, USA
Jing Wang: Professor for Air Quality and Particle Technology, ETH Zurich/Empa, Switzerlan
Homepage:
https://www.nature.com/collections/chicdciffe
Submission Deadline
29 November 2024
