2025 NTM & Bronchiectasis: Patient & Family Conference (Hybrid Event)

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September 13 2025

Saturday, September 13, 2025, 8:30 AM

Saturday, September 13, 2025, 4:30 PM

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National Jewish Health - Molly Blank Conference Center 1400 Jackson Street
Denver, Colorado 80206

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Online ($25.00)

In Person ($35.00)

In-Person plus one guest (Please list the name of your guest in the comments field) ($70.00)

In Person Plus two guests (Please list the name of your guests in the comments field) ($105.00)

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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

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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
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
Professor and Chief
Division of Mycobacterial and Respiratory Infections
Department of Medicine
National Jewish Health
University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO

Michelle Haas, MD
Associate Professor
Division of Mycobacterial and Respiratory Infections
Department of Medicine
National Jewish Health
Denver, CO

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

SOLD OUT! 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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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)

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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