Hello Deborah,
I hope this note finds you well.
I want to let you know about the 2024 NTM Lecture Series, a Professional Education program that will be hosted by National Jewish Health. This will be both in person and virtual, and you are invited to attend. The information is below and on our website. Please share with any family and friends that might be interested.
2024 NTM Lecture Series for Patients and Families (Hybrid Event)
Saturday, April 27, 2024
8:30 AM – 5:15 PM (MT) | 10:30 AM – 3:15 PM (ET)
NTM experts from across the U.S. will lead lectures and panel discussions covering topics that include: Overview of Bronchiectasis, Management of Side Effects/Toxicity, Patient Perspective, Nutrition Guidelines, A Surgical Approach, What Can be Done to Feel Better, and more.
Conference Co-Chairs
Shannon H. Kasperbauer, MD
Division of Mycobacterial and Respiratory Infections
Associate Professor of Medicine
National Jewish Health
University of Colorado Denver
Charles Daley, MD
Chief, Division of Mycobacterial and Respiratory Infections
Professor of Medicine
National Jewish Health
University of Colorado Denver
Full Agenda
- Welcome and Introduction to NTM, Shannon Kasperbauer, MD
- The Patient Perspective, Amy Leitman, JD (Director of NTM)
- Overview of Bronchiectasis, Steven E. Lommatzsch, MD
- GERD and NTM Lung Disease, Jeffrey King, MD
- Treatment of NTM, Charles Daley, MD
- Management of Side Effects/Toxicity, David Griffith, MD
- Novel Therapeutics, Shannon Kasperbauer, MD
- Nutrition Guidelines, Michelle MacDonald, MS, RD
- How We Should Think About Our Environment, Jennifer Honda, PhD
- Break When Antibiotics Are Not Enough – A Surgical Approach, John Mitchell, MD
- Coping and Caring, Elizabeth “Devon” Smith, PhD
- What Can I Do To Feel Better? Cheryl Torres, RRT
- Panel Discussion All Faculty
- Closing Comments Faculty
Registration
This conference has been designed for those currently diagnosed with Nontuberculous Mycobacterial (NTM) infections and Bronchiectasis (including their families) and those interested in hearing more about NTM topics relating to medical and quality of life issues. Visit the website for more information.
I hope you can join this panel of experts and get the latest information on NTM.
Wishing you good health and a joyous spring season.
Thank you for supporting National Jewish Health.