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The ERN-LUNG Academy is a curriculum for medical staff at any stage of their career, who wishes to get a proof of knowledge on rare respiratory diseases. It consists of Webinars and eCases, but also includes on-site training in ERN-LUNG Centers. We call for applications from participants of EU-member States from September to November each year. Classes start in January. If you wish to apply for next yearโ€™s class, please send a letter of motivation to info@ern-lung.eu

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ERS/ERN-LUNG Virtual school on rare lung diseases

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DATE:ย  21 Jan 2026 – 22 Jan 2026
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In collaboration with ERN-LUNG
21-22 January, 2026 | Online

Organisers: M. Kreuter, M. Wijsenbeek, M. Humbert, V. Cottin

Faculty: C. Benden, E. Bendstrup, K. Buschulte, J. Cadranel, J. Chalmers, V. Cottin, M. Delcroix, R. Diesler, I. Fajac, M. Griese, A. Gschwendtner, S. Harari, G. Hardavella, A. Hoffmann-Vold, K. Hรถpker, M. Humbert, J. Jacob, A. Jerrentrup, T. Koudstaal, M. Koziar Vasakova, M. Kreuter, M. Lichtblau, N. Maeva, C. McCarthy, M. Miravitlles, M. Molina Molina, P. Molyneaux, D. Montani, K. Moor, E. Nossent, H. Omran, E. Polverino, H. Prosch, F. Ringshausen, L. Savale, V. Sharma, O. Sitbon, S. Solinas, P. Spagnolo, M. Stahl, S. Tomassetti, F. Trudzinski, C. Vancheri, G. Verleden, T. Wagner, K. Warnatz, M. Wijsenbeek

Overview

This European Respiratory Society (ERS)/European Reference Network (ERN-LUNG) collaborative course will present the latest understanding and advice on the management of rare lung diseases. Due to the small number of people affected with rare lung diseases, diagnosis can be difficult and treatment options are limited.

 

This online course will provide an overview on how to diagnose and treat rare lung diseases, including interstitial lung diseases, pulmonary hypertension, cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia, non-cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, rare obstructive lung diseases, and rare thoracic cancers.

Participants will benefit from round table discussions, case-based sessions, and the opportunity to present their pre-recorded cases and discuss them with leading experts.

Course format

  • Lectures
  • Case presentations, with interactive discussions
  • Round table discussions
  • Case based sessions, with cases submitted by participants

Please note that all timings are in Central European Time (CET).

Recordings and educational material will be made available to registered participants within 2 weeks after the event. Replays will remain accessible until July 2026 on the ERS Respiratory Channel.

Topics

  • Interstitial lung diseases
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Primary ciliary dyskinesia
  • Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis
  • Rare obstructive lung diseases
  • Rare thoracic malignancies

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