The Lung Transplant Foundation has assembled a panel of long-term lung transplant survivors (20+ years) who share what life has been like in the decades following their successful lung transplant. This panel is a celebration of all that is possible when we say “yes” to lung transplant. 🗓️ Mark the date: January 16, 2026🕰️ 7 […]
Join Dr. Nathan Hambly, a respirologist at the Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health at St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton, Canada, as he explores why pulmonary arterial hypertension happens in scleroderma, how to spot the signs early, and what care options exist today. 🗓️ January 13 | 🕐 1:30 pm EST | 💻 Online🎙️ Hosted in partnership
phaware® global association announces the launch of an impactful new special edition series of our acclaimed podcast, “I’m Aware That I’m Rare,“ shining a spotlight on the urgent and growing crisis of methamphetamine-associated pulmonary hypertension (Meth-PAH). The six-episode series, premiering September 16 and running through October 21, kicks off our 10th season and leads up to November’s Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month with
Dr. Roham Zamanian MD, FCCP, discusses the concept of “disease modification” in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension. He describes how this idea emerged from discussions with colleagues about the future of pulmonary hypertension therapies, and the potential for treatments to impact the underlying disease process beyond just reducing pulmonary artery pressures. Listen to the podcase
On 15 May 2025, the European Patient Forum (EPF) hosted a webinar to inform patients, health professionals, researchers, and other stakeholders about the key aspects of the European Health Data Space (EHDS). The webinar focused on patients’ rights and the practical changes the regulation introduces. The recording is now available at this link Photo credit:
In 2023-24, the Alliance for Pulmonary Hypertension organized 14 successful live webinars that brought together leading experts to discuss key topics in pulmonary hypertension management, research, and patient support. The series featured speakers from 20 countries across five continents, including 24 scientific experts, 13 patients and patient advocates, and two patient engagement specialists who moderated
The year 2024 has seen significant progress in the fight against pulmonary hypertension, marked by critical milestones across research, clinical care, advocacy, awareness, and patient engagement, with an unprecedented level of patient involvement in scientific discourse. As we head into 2025 with all that has been achieved we are well positioned in furthering our mission!
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The Alliance for Pulmonary Hypertension (AfPH) recently concluded its 14th webinar, marking the culmination of an educational initiative that began in June 2023. These virtual gatherings brought together internationally renowned experts in pulmonary hypertension, who shared their expertise on a comprehensive range of topics crucial to advancing patient care and quality of life. The diverse
The Pulmonary Vascular Research Institute (PVRI) organised a patient-directed webinar on “Debunking Myths of Lung Transplantation” on September 25, 2024. This was an outstanding webinar: the explanations were exceptionally clear and delivered in easy-to-understand language, covering every step of the transplant journey—from getting listed and preparing for surgery, through the operation and immediate post-op, to
This webinar explores the importance of mental health in pulmonary hypertension management, featuring experts who will discuss the role of mental health professionals, coping strategies, and ways to improve the overall well-being of PH patients.
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The video recording of the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Vision Live panel discussion titled “Review of the World Symposium on Pulmonary Hypertension”, which took place on 2 September, 2024, in now available online on the ERS Respiratory Channel at this link Expert panellists Marc Humbert, Anton Vonk Noordegraaf, Ulrich Silvia, Isabel BLANCO VICH and Louise Bouman
The webinar was hosted by the Alliance for Pulmonary Hypertension on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
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The Pulmonary Hypertension Association in the US in collaboration with the National Scleroderma Foundation is organising a live webinar on September 20, 2024 at 2 p.m. EDT/6 p.m. UTC on “Managing Scleroderma and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension”. Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks various organs and tissues, including the lungs, kidneys,
The Canadian Pulmonary Hypertension Association, PHA Canada, is organising a live webinar on October 2nd 2024 at 20.30 CET on exercise rehabilitation for pulmonary hypertension patients. Dr. Oh and Dr. Rozenberg, from the University Health Network in Toronto, Ontario, will present the findings from their latest research, shedding light on the benefits and challenges of
“Unraveling the Genetics of Pulmonary Hypertension” explored the genetic underpinnings of this complex disease. Our panel of experts, including a patient, explored the latest research, information on genetic mutations associated with pulmonary hypertension, and practical guidance on genetic counseling and testing. Speakers Prof David Montani, Department of Respiratory and Intensive Care Medicine, Pulmonary Hypertension National
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PHA Europe, the European Pulmonary Hypertension Association, is offering training courses on Health Technology Assessment. (HTA) and Policy work. The first training session took place on June the 5th, 2024, and two more are scheduled before the end of the year: The speaker, Niels Bertelsen, is (volunteer) past chair of the Health Technology Assessment International
The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) is holding a webinar of “Fundamentals of Genetic Testing“ on Tuesday, June 11, at 2 p.m. EDT/ 6 p.m. UTC in collaboration with TBX4Life and Fundación Contra la Hipertensión Pulmonar Featured topics include The webinar will be available in English and Spanish. Speakers Harm Jan Bogaard, MD, PhDProfessor of Experimental Pulmonary MedicinePulmonologist, Department
Coming up on May 31st at 10 am CEST and not to be missed if you are part of the pulmonary hypertension community! The European Lung Foundation (ELF) Pulmonary Hypertension Patient Advisory Group was set up in 2023 and includes patients and patient advocates from a number of patient associations in Europe and in the
