Thirona has partnered with the Spanish Society of Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery (SEPAR) to launch an educational initiative designed to familiarize clinical specialists with AI-enabled quantitative CT (QCT) analysis in severe asthma. The program supports pulmonologists in understanding how advanced imaging-based analysis methods can provide deeper insights into disease presentation and variability. 

As part of the initiative, approximately 200 pulmonologists across Spain specializing in severe asthma will gain experience with QCT-derived insights generated from patient CT scans using Thirona’s LungQ® analysis methods. These analyses quantify structural and functional lung changes, including lung volume, bronchial abnormalities, and mucus plugging, consolidated into comprehensive patient-specific reports that support a more detailed characterization of the disease. 

By introducing objectively quantified imaging metrics, the initiative enables clinicians to explore new approaches to disease assessment and patient phenotyping in severe asthma. This structured expert training is designed to build practical understanding of how quantitative imaging may complement current clinical decision-making and enhance existing treatment pathways. 

In parallel, aggregated data generated throughout the project will contribute to broader epidemiological research efforts led by SEPAR, supporting a deeper understanding of severe asthma across diverse patient populations. 

This pioneering collaboration aim to raise awareness and equip pulmonologists with the knowledge to critically evaluate emerging AI tools, laying the groundwork for potential future clinical adoption.