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2026 Pittsburgh International Lung Conference-The Evolving Landscape of COPD: Bridging New Mechanisms and Emerging Therapies
The 2026 Pittsburgh International Lung Conference (PILC) will have a specific focus on "The Evolving Landscape of COPD: Bridging New Mechanisms and Emerging Therapies". COPD is a leading cause of death worldwide and overcoming challenges in COPD requires multidisciplinary cooperation across multiple fields, including basic and translational science, epidemiology, genetics, bioengineering, computational biology, and clinical research and implementation. The two-day program will include a keynote, seven main sessions covering topics such as the exposome, gene-to-function studies, regenerative medicine, aging, immunity, diagnostics, comorbidities, and biologics, plus a special session on AI. Interspaced with these sessions will be panel discussions, poster sessions, and an evening reception with a lecture by guest speaker, Steven D. Shapiro, MD.
Target Audience
Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Pharmacist
Pharmacy Technician
Physician
Physician Assistant
Respiratory Therapists
Clinical Research Coordinators
Medical Residents
Public Health Experts
Learning Objectives
1) Demonstrate translation of scientific advances to clinical medicine in COPD.
2) Recognize the gaps in knowledge present in COPD pathogenesis including lung regeneration and how hallmarks aging relate to key biological process in COPD.
3) Expand knowledge of the therapeutic landscape in COPD and future in clinical trials.
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity
Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 15.75 contact hours.
Physician Assistant (AAPA)
The University of Pittsburgh has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 15.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Other Healthcare Professionals: Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
Available Credit
- 15.75 AAPA Category I CME
- 15.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 15.75 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 15.75 Attendance
Price
Before September 3rd | September 3rd Onward | |
| Physicians, Faculty, and Industry Professionals | $300 | $350 |
| Nurses, PA's, RT’s, and other Health Professionals | $200 | $250 |
| Fellows, Medical Residents, and Students | $100 | $150 |
| Evening Program Registration | $75 (separate/in addition to conference fee) | |
All cancellations must be in writing and sent to us via U.S. mail (see contact information below) or email to [email protected]. No telephone cancellations will be accepted. Tuition for cancellations postmarked or date stamped before August 31 will be refunded in full in the form of the original payment method. After August 31, a $50 administrative fee will be assessed and the remaining amount refunded. No refunds will be made after September 9.