2011 IPF Symposium
The Longwood Interstitial Lung Disease Center, a clinical and research collaboration including the Pulmonary Divisions of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, is proud to host:
A Symposium for Those Living
with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
| S Y M P O S I U M A G E N D A |
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| 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Check-in |
| 11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
Welcoming and Opening Remarks |
| 11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
The Role of the CPF
Mishka Michon, CEO, Coalition For Pulmonary Fibrosis |
| 11:30 a.m. - Noon |
Clinical Trials for IPF
Dr. Joseph Zibrak, BIDMC |
| 12:00 - 12:45 p.m. |
Lunch |
| 12:45 p.m. - 1:10 p.m. |
Current Understanding of IPF Biology
Dr. Ivan Rosas, BWH |
| 1:10 p.m. - 1:35 p.m. |
Lung Transpantation
Dr. Souheil El-Chemaly, BWH |
| 1:35 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
The Virtues of Pulmonary Rehab
Claudia Levenson, PT, CSS, BIDMC |
| 2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. |
Break |
| 2:15 p.m. - 2:35 p.m. |
Interstitial Lung Diseases in People with Rheumatologic Disorders
Dr. Paul Dellarippa, BWH |
| 2:35 p.m. - 2:55 p.m. |
The Meaning of Palliative Care
Julie Knopp, NP, BIDMC |
| 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Small Group Sessions
Clinical Trials Q & A
Dr. Joseph Zibrak
Pulmonary Rehab
Claudia Levenson, PT, CSS
How You Can Help
Dr. Ivan Rosas |
We encourage participation by all people impacted by this disease regardless of where your healthcare is provided. Please invite others who might be interested to join us at this event. While pre-registration is not required, we would appreciate notification by phone, email, or register on-line (see below) if you are planning to attend. Please include the number of people that will be with you.
Registration
To register for the symposium, click here.
- Supplemental Oxygen provided by North Atlantic Medical.
- We encourage participation by all people impacted by this disease regardless of where your is provided.
- Please invite others who might be interested to join us at this event.
- While pre-registration is not required, we would appreciate notification by phone, email, or online registration if you are planning to attend.
- Please include the number of people that will be with you.
Location
BIDMC West Campus, One Autumn Street, Boston, MA 02215
- Corner of Longwood Avenue and Riverway
- The building with blue Children’s Hospital awning
- BIDMC Campus Map
Parking
- Available at the Pilgrim Road Garage at the West Campus for $10
- Garage entrance is located off Crossover Street, which can be reached by either Pilgrim Road or Autumn Street
- Do not use the garage adjacent to Bruegger’s Bagel off Longwood Avenue
- BIDMC Campus Map
Contact Information
Printable Agenda
To download a printable version of the symposium information and agenda, click here.
