LSTM’s Dr Bertie Squire, President of The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, welcomes over 2,000 delegates to the 41st Union World Conference on Lung Health, 11-15 November 2010. The theme of the conference is “TB, HIV and Lung Health: From Research and Innovation to Solutions”. Organised by The Union, it is the largest annual lung health event focusing on the issues as they affect low- and middle-income populations.