NTM & Bronchiectasis: Patient & Family Conference (Hybrid Event)

Saturday, September 13, 2025, 8:30 AM
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 4:30 PM
National Jewish Health - Molly Blank Conference Center 1400 Jackson StreetDenver, Colorado 80206
Who Should Attend
This conference has been designed for those currently diagnosed with Nontuberculous Mycobacterial (NTM) infections and/or bronchiectasis (including their families) and those interested in hearing more about topics relating to medical and quality of life issues. The 2025 meeting will be offered as a hybrid, with the option to attend in-person or online. All attendees will receive access to the online video content and slides after the conference.
Patient Conference Objectives
- Summarize the incidence, prevalence and clinical manifestations of NTM and bronchiectasis
- Review current and emerging treatment options for NTM, bronchiectasis, and associated comorbidities
- Identify strategies to embrace a healthy lifestyle and minimize side effects
- Discuss available resources and support networks to enhance overall quality of life for NTM and bronchiectasis patients and their families
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National Jewish Health is the leading respiratory hospital in the nation. Founded in 1899 as a nonprofit hospital, National Jewish Health today is the only facility in the world dedicated exclusively to groundbreaking medical research and treatment of patients with respiratory, cardiac, immune and related disorders. Patients and families come to National Jewish Health from around the world to receive cutting-edge, comprehensive, coordinated care.
This 2025 NTM & Bronchiectasis: Patient & Family Conference s a hybrid course, offered in person at National Jewish Health in Denver, CO and online.
Streaming information will be sent via email to registered attendees the week of the event.
**All registrants (in person and online) will receive access to the conference video recordings after the program.** An email will be sent with viewing information after the event.
In-Person Location:
National Jewish Health - Molly Blank Conference Center
1400 Jackson Street
Denver, CO 80206
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Saturday, September 13, 2025 • 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. MDT
8:30–9 a.m. MDT | Registration and Breakfast | |
9–9:15 a.m. MDT | Welcome and Introduction to NTM | Michelle Haas, MD |
9:15–9:30 a.m. MDT | Bronchiectasis and NTM Care Center Network: What We Need as Patients and Caregivers | John Torrence Amy Leitman, JD |
930–10 a.m. MDT | Overview of Bronchiectasis | Steven E. Lommatzsch, MD |
10–10:30 a.m. MDT | Airway Clearance: Why It’s Important and How to Optimize | Steven E. Lommatzsch, MD Cheryl Torres, RRT |
10:30–11 a.m. MDT | GERD and NTM Lung Disease | Jeffrey King, MD |
11–11:15 a.m. MDT | Break/Exhibits | |
11:15–11:45 a.m. MDT | Treatment of NTM | Charles Daley, MD |
11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. MDT | What if the Medicine is Worse than the Disease? How to Recognize and Manage Side Effects | Michelle Haas, MD |
12:15–12:45 p.m. MDT | Open Q&A from morning sessions | All morning faculty |
12:45–1:45 p.m. MDT | Lunch/Novel Therapeutics—Ask the Experts | Charles Daley, MD Elisa Ignatius, MD |
1:45–2:15 p.m. MDT | Weight Restoration and Maintaining Weight | Michelle MacDonald, MS, RD, CNE |
2:15–2:45 p.m. MDT | How We Should Think About Our Environment | Jennifer Honda, PhD |
2:45–3 p.m. MDT | Break/Exhibits | |
3–3:30 p.m. MDT | Coping and Caring | Elizabeth “Devon” Smith, PhD |
3:30–4 p.m. MDT | Panel Discussion | All Faculty |
4 p.m. MDT | Closing Comments |
Note: Times and topics are subject to change.
Conference Co-Chairs:
Charles Daley, MD
Chief, Division of Mycobacterial and Respiratory Infections
Professor of Medicine
National Jewish Health
University of Colorado Denver
Michelle Haas, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Mycobacterial and Respiratory Infections
National Jewish Health
Topics
- Patient Perspective
- Overview of Bronchiectasis
- GERD and NTM Lung Disease
- Treatment of NTM
- Management of Side Effects/Toxicity
- Novel Therapeutics
- Nutrition Guidelines
- How We Should Think About Our Environment
- When Antibiotics Are Not Enough – A Surgical Approach
- Coping and Caring
- What Can I Do To Feel Better?
We are offering exhibit and sponsorship opportunities to showcase your company to conference attendees and support National Jewish Health's commitment to education. For questions regarding sponsorship or exhibiting opportunities, contact Laniecia Demmer at DemmerL@NJHealth.org or 303.728.6585.
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Additional Sponsorship Opportunities
Product Theater - $5,000: A premier opportunity to have dedicated time with attendees to discuss disease states relevant to your company’s products and services. This opportunity is reserved for Platinum sponsors. Contact Laniecia Demmer, demmerl@njhealth.org for more information.
Welcome Reception – $5,000: This premier event brings conference attendees together for an evening of refreshments in the courtyard at National Jewish Health. This exclusive sponsorship includes acknowledgement in the reception welcome remarks, and branded signage on food, beverage and dining tables.
Thursday or Friday Lunch Sponsorship – $3,000: Make an impression as the official lunch sponsor during the exclusive lunch break of the conference. Branded signage displayed prominently at buffet tables and throughout the room. This sponsorship also includes acknowledgement in the morning break announcements.
Thursday or Friday Breakfast Sponsorship - $1,500: Start the day off right for attendees by hosting the morning breakfast. Branded signage displayed prominently at buffet tables and throughout the room. This sponsorship also includes acknowledgement in in morning welcome announcements.
Thursday or Friday Break Sponsorship - $1,000: Sponsorship of a daily break for attendees includes signage on food, beverage and dining tables and acknowledgement in break announcements.
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For questions about this program, please contact the The Office of Professional Education at National Jewish Health
Email: ProEd@njhealth.org
Phone: 303-398-1000 or 800-844-2305
Registration Fees
$25 online attendee (Streaming information will be sent via email the week of the event)
$35 in-person attendee (includes breakfast, lunch and snacks)
$70 in-person attendee plus guest (please put guest name in comment box during registration)
$105 in-person attendee plus two guests (please put guest names in comment box during registration)
Streaming information will be sent via email to registered attendees the week of the event.
**All registrants (in person and online) will receive access to the conference video recordings after the program.** An email will be sent with viewing information after the event.
Cancellations
All registrations for the 2025 NTM & Bronchiectasis: Patient & Family Conference are non-refundable and non-transferable. Recorded sessions will be available to watch on-demand after the event.
If you are having problems registering, please call 303-398-1000 or email ProEd@njhealth.org.
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