ISAM Newsletter - Jan 2026

Dear ISAM Community,

As we welcome the New Year, we would like to extend our warmest wishes to the global ISAM community. The year ahead brings exciting opportunities to connect and exchange knowledge, including our ISAM Conference in Taipei this July and a series of planned webinars.

We encourage you to take part in these events, and we look forward to another productive year of scientific exchange and collaboration within ISAM.

With best wishes for a healthy, successful, and inspiring New Year,

What better way to start the new year than by making your plans for ISAM 2026?

The 26th International Society for Aerosols in Medicine (ISAM) Congress will take place July 13–16, 2026, in Taipei, Taiwan, and we are excited to announce that abstract submission and registration are now open.

After nearly three decades, ISAM returns to Asia, showcasing the latest advances in respiratory drug delivery, inhalation toxicology, and digital health. Bringing together experts from 15 countries, this Congress marks the first ISAM meeting held in Asia in over 30 years and proudly features strong representation from the Asian scientific community alongside international leaders. We warmly invite researchers, clinicians, industry leaders, and trainees from around the world to join us for a truly global congress in the heart of Taipei.

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Plenary Speakers You Won’t Want to Miss

ISAM 2026 will feature world-leading plenary speakers whose work spans aerosol science, inhaled drug delivery, and clinical translation:

• Hak-Kim Chan (University of Sydney) – International leader in aerosol drug delivery and inhaled medicines, with seminal contributions spanning formulation, modeling, lung imaging, and clinical translation.
  Recipient of the 2023 ISAM Career Award.
• Chantal Darquenne (UC San Diego) – Renowned expert in aerosol transport and deposition, lung ventilation, and respiratory physiology; former ISAM President (2019–2021).
  Recipient of the 2023 Thomas T. Mercer Award (AAAR & ISAM).
• Omar Usmani (Imperial College London; Royal Brompton Hospital) – International authority in inhaled drug delivery, small airways physiology, lung imaging, and digital health; former ISAM President (2023–2025).
  Recipient of the 2015 Thomas T. Mercer Award (AAAR & ISAM).

Scientific Program Highlights

ISAM 2026 will deliver a dynamic, interdisciplinary scientific program spanning fundamental aerosol science, translational engineering, clinical practice, and regulatory perspectives. Sessions are designed to foster cross-sector dialogue and highlight both established and emerging areas shaping the future of aerosol medicine. The scientific program comprises eight thematic sessions spanning six networking group topics, three flash talk sessions, and a Best Oral Presentation session highlighting exceptional research.

Abstracts are invited for poster presentations and flash talks, providing opportunities to showcase cutting-edge research, highlight emerging ideas, and elevate early-career investigators and trainees. Chaired poster sessions will serve as a central hub for scientific exchange and networking throughout the congress, offering participants a valuable opportunity for in-depth, face-to-face scientific exchange with authors in a collegial and collaborative environment.

Program Overview Travel to Taipei

Sponsors & Partners

ISAM 2026 would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors and partners. We extend our sincere thanks to our past and current sponsors for their continued commitment to advancing aerosol medicine.

We warmly welcome new sponsors and exhibitors to join us in Taipei and engage with a global community spanning academia, clinical practice, and industry innovation. Sponsorship packages include exhibition space, branding opportunities, scientific session support. In addition, a newly introduced session, “Partner Showcase – Innovation in Aerosol Medicine,” will provide an interactive platform for industry partners to present cutting-edge technologies and translational innovations. Customized options are also available.

Sponsor & Exhibitor Information

Join Us in Taipei

The Congress will be held at the National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH) International Convention Center, located in the vibrant center of Taipei. This modern venue offers excellent facilities and convenient access to cultural sites, local cuisine, and public transportation.

For full details about the congress, including venue, schedule, and updates, please visit the ISAM 2026 Congress website.

ISAM 2026 Congress Information

We look forward to welcoming you to Taipei in July 2026 to exchange ideas, foster collaboration, and advance the field of aerosol medicine together.

The European Respiratory Society (ERS), the world’s largest respiratory medicine congress, was held in Amsterdam from 27 September to 1 October 2025. As the leading global membership organization in aerosol science and inhalation medicine, the International Society of Aerosols in Medicine (ISAM) has regularly engaged with ERS for over a decade to represent and promote our discipline.

It was therefore rewarding to see these efforts reflected across the five-day programme this year, with diverse inhalation-related disciplines featured in posters, oral sessions, and symposia covering:

• Inhaled drug formulations
• Environmental bioaerosols
• Lung in silico modeling and respiratory physiology to assess drug delivery
• New propellants for metered dose inhalers (MDIs)
• Intranasal vaccines and digital inhalers
• Emerging opportunities for inhaled drug delivery to treat respiratory disease

Sessions were highly engaging, bringing together clinicians, respiratory healthcare professionals, critical care specialists, aerosol scientists, inhalation toxicologists and engineers, pharmaceutical scientists, and regulatory and product development experts. A highlight was the long-standing Tuesday lunchtime Inhalation Symposium, now in its 10th year, which ISAM helped establish over a decade ago and which remains a regular feature of the ERS scientific programme.

ISAM was again well represented this year. In the enclosed photo, ISAM Board Members can be seen reconnecting at the congress:

• Monbi Chakma (Young Investigator Board Member), who presented her work on “Dry powder inhaler resistance: understanding patient preference and confidence using the In-Check DIAL.”
• Omar Usmani (Past President), who delivered a presentation on “Choosing the right inhaler and implementing improved inhaler technique in the clinic.”
• Sabine Häussermann (President-elect), who engaged with new scientific insights being presented at the congress to help inform evidence development initiatives in her role as newly appointed Chief Scientific Officer of VisionHealth.

ISAM maintains a joint membership arrangement with ERS. When joining ISAM, members may add ERS membership at a discounted rate of 30 Euros per year (approximately 35 USD), compared with the standard ERS membership fee of 200 Euros per year. The extensive benefits of ERS membership for scientists, clinicians, regulatory professionals, and industry experts are outlined on the ERS membership page.

Looking ahead, the ERS Congress 2026 will take place in Barcelona, Spain, from 5–9 September 2026. Members of the ISAM Board will again be in attendance and hope to organize an ISAM member meet-up. Further details can be found on the ERS Congress website.

Time to Renew Your ISAM Membership

A new year brings new opportunities to connect, contribute, and stay engaged with the global aerosol medicine community. ISAM membership renewals are now open, and while reminders will be sent, why wait?

We encourage all members to take a moment to review and renew their membership, update their profile, and engage with fellow members through ISAM’s discussion boards and networking forums.

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Benefits of Regular ISAM Membership

• Online access to the Journal of Aerosol Medicine and Pulmonary Drug Delivery (JAMPDD), featuring the latest research and reviews in aerosol science and inhalation medicine.
• Access to the ISAM Textbook of Aerosol Medicine, authored by leading experts and covering fundamental and clinical aspects of aerosol therapy.
• Exclusive member resources, including networking forums, educational materials, registered member listings, and direct journal access.
• Engagement opportunities for Young Investigators, including student forums, special networking events, and programming at ISAM congresses.
• Discounted registration fees for ISAM congresses, workshops, and events.

Please note that membership dues are assessed annually and should be paid by the end of January.

Membership for Students and Trainees

ISAM is deeply committed to supporting the next generation of aerosol scientists, clinicians, and engineers. Discounted student memberships provide an affordable entry point into the Society and open the door to meaningful engagement and professional development.

• Participation in ISAM networking and scientific interest groups, including leadership roles
• Eligibility for student and trainee awards, including travel awards, best oral and poster presentation awards
• Access to ISAM webinars, educational content, and Society communications
• Opportunities to connect directly with experts and leaders in aerosol medicine
• Reduced registration fees for ISAM congresses and events

Students and trainees are encouraged to get involved early, build their professional networks, and take full advantage of everything ISAM has to offer!

Join ISAM Today

Your continued engagement is essential to the strength of our Society. Thank you for being an active part of ISAM.

Finally, we are excited to promote ISAM’s official LinkedIn corporate page – a central platform for updates, insights, and connection within the global aerosol medicine community.

By following our page, you will stay informed about:

• Upcoming events and congresses, including the 26th International ISAM Congress in Taipei, Taiwan, as well as webinars and special initiatives.
• Society news and highlights from ISAM’s international networking and engagement activities.
• Mission-driven content such as research insights, educational resources, and information on member benefits, including our official journal and collaborative opportunities.

As part of ISAM’s ongoing digital transformation, we are moving to a single, unified presence on LinkedIn. Going forward, there will be no standalone LinkedIn pages for individual networking groups. All communication, updates, and community engagement will take place centrally through ISAM’s global LinkedIn page.

What we invite you to do:

1. Visit our new page: ISAM on LinkedIn
2. Follow us to receive ISAM updates directly in your LinkedIn feed.
3. Engage with our content through likes, comments, and shares to help strengthen our global network.

By joining us on our official LinkedIn page, you help amplify ISAM’s voice, foster meaningful connections, and support the advancement of aerosol science in medicine worldwide.

Thank you for being part of our mission—we look forward to connecting with you on LinkedIn.

Looking Ahead to an Exciting Year with ISAM

As we move into 2026, ISAM looks forward to a year filled with scientific exchange, global collaboration, and opportunities to connect across disciplines and regions. From upcoming webinars and society initiatives to our return to Asia for the ISAM 2026 Congress in Taipei, there is much to look forward to in the months ahead.

Thank you for being an engaged and valued member of the ISAM community. We look forward to sharing more updates with you soon and to another productive year advancing aerosol science and inhalation medicine together.