MEET INSPiRED

Connected by science & Inspired by healthier futures.

INSPiRED brings together paediatric respiratory professionals from around the world with a shared goal: improving respiratory health for children everywhere. Through science, collaboration and the exchange of ideas, we’re building a stronger, more connected global community.

What we do

We bring people and ideas together to:

Why INSPiRED matters

Every child deserves the chance to breathe easier and live healthier. And better care begins with stronger connections.

INSPiRED brings together a unique international community of paediatric respiratory professionals to share knowledge, exchange ideas and build lasting relationships. All with one shared goal: improving children’s respiratory health worldwide.

Meet the People Behind INSPiRED

INSPiRED is guided by an international team of paediatric respiratory professionals who bring together expertise, experience and perspectives from around the world.

Eitan Kerem

president

Israel

Renato Tetelbom Stein

VICE president

Brazil

Manuel Soto Martinez

Secretary

Costa Rica

Heather Zar

treasurer

South Africa

Jean-Paul Praud

International Liaison Officer

Canada / France

Malena Cohen-Cymberknoh

Special Interest Group Chair

Israel / Argentina

Aroonwan Preutthipan

Special Interest Group Chair

Thailand

Wing Kin Wong

Special Interest Group Chair

Hong Kong / Canada

How We Are Governed

INSPiRED is a non-profit association registered in Geneva, Switzerland.

Our General Assembly and elected leadership guide the association, ensuring that its activities reflect our shared mission, values and commitment to good governance.

Ethics & Scientific Independence

Our principles

Integrity, trust and transparency guide everything we do, from scientific activities to international partnerships. We expect our leaders and scientific contributors to disclose relevant interests and are committed to managing potential conflicts openly and responsibly.

Scientific independence

Our scientific priorities and content are guided by medical expertise, free from commercial influence.

Responsible Partnerships

We believe meaningful progress starts with strong partnerships. INSPiRED welcomes collaboration with scientific, healthcare and other organisations that share our commitment to improving children’s respiratory health.

Together, we can exchange expertise, encourage innovation and create opportunities for lasting global impact.

Transparency, Funding & Independence

We believe that trust starts with transparency. As a non-profit association, INSPiRED is committed to responsible financial management, ethical partnerships and scientific independence.

Responsible Funding

INSPiRED welcomes funding and partnerships that support its mission. All financial resources are managed responsibly, in accordance with the association’s statutes and applicable legal requirements.

Scientific Independence & Conflicts of Interest

Our scientific priorities and activities are guided by medical expertise, not commercial interests. We are committed to transparency in our relationships and to identifying, disclosing and appropriately managing potential conflicts of interest.

Accountability

INSPiRED is committed to clear financial reporting, appropriate oversight and compliance with applicable legal and funding requirements.