Aran Singanayagam
Research Group Leader Imperial College London
Dr. Aran Singanayagam is an MRC Clinician Scientist and Consultant in Respiratory Medicine at Imperial College London. His research focuses on the interplay between airway microbiota, immunity, and respiratory health, particularly in conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Aran has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications and has received multiple fellowships, including from the Wellcome Trust. His work combines clinical insight with cutting-edge microbiome science to develop new approaches for managing respiratory diseases and improving patient care.
Seminars
Wednesday 28th January 2026
Expanding Respiratory Microbiome Insights to Inform Next-Generation Therapeutics
9:00 am
- Showcasing species-level insights from COSMOS metagenomics that identify key airway bacteria regulating immune responses
- Presenting experimental data on microbial metabolites, including short-chain fatty acids, and their role in respiratory immunity
- Highlighting the influence of commensal fungi and highlight early examples of phage therapy in respiratory disease
