This third series of ‘The Science Squad’ concludes this evening on RTÉ One from 8.30pm. This final episode is the third in the series to feature research from RCSI.

The work of Professor Gerry McElvaney (Department of Medicine) and his team into chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will be explored.

Episode 6 - Lung Health
Jonathon McCrea wraps up the third series of The Science Squad by meeting with RCSI's Professor of Medicine, Professor Gerry McElvaney to talk about his team's research into COPD. COPD is the term given to a collection of lung diseases including chronic bronchitis and emphysema and Ireland has the third highest death rate from lung disease in Europe.

Prof. McElvaney and his team have discovered that the high prevalence of COPD in this country could be linked to a genetic lung condition (Alpha-1) which affects one in 24 Irish people, 90% of which are undiagnosed. Jonathon also meets two people who were diagnosed with Alpha-1 to find out how the disease has impacted their lives.

Presented by Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain, Kathriona Devereux and Jonathan McCrea, The Science Squad will investigate some of the most exciting and ground-breaking science projects currently underway in Ireland. RCSI will feature in three of the six episodes in the new series which will be aired on RTÉ One on Monday nights at 8.30pm. This is the third episode in the third series of this programme.