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  • Conference Details
  • Conference Program
  • Conference Co-Chairs
  • Travel Information
  • Registration/Member Resources 
The COPD Foundation and the U.S. COPD Coalition would like to thank everyone who participated in COPD7USA and the Second National COPD Conference.  We were extremely pleased to see so many members of COPD community together and thank you all for making both conferences a success.  We will look forward to seeing you all in Chicago for COPD8USA in 2013!
 
 
 
Conference Details

Dates: December 2 and 3, 2011

Location: Crystal Gateway Marriott
                 1700 Jefferson Davis Highway
                 Arlington, VA 22202
                 Phone: (703) 920-3230

Conference Overview
 

The Second National COPD Conference will host patients, healthcare professionals, government agencies, state coalitions and advocacy communities to collectively look back at the recomendations from the First National COPD Conference, assess where we are now, and plan a path forward. It is anticipated that the two day conference will attract over 300 people to the Washington DC metro area. The U.S. COPD Coalition has secured the leading experts in COPD to both Chair and plan the diverse program designed to encourage interactive discussions and hands on learning. 

 

The specific objectives of the Second National COPD Conference are;
1.      To assess progress that has been made based on the recommendations from the First National COPD Conference.
2.      To produce a series of new recommendations reflecting the gaps that still remain in the areas of diagnosis, treatment, research, education and awareness.
3.      To organize collaborative action teams to address the identified gaps in each area.
4.      To provide patient organizations, state coalitions, public health professionals and clinical leaders with tools to take action in their local communities and organize under the Operation 435 platform including; templates for forming and sustaining state coalitions, template analysis reports for 2011 BRFSS data, advocacy tool kits
Attention individuals with COPD! The purpose of the Second National COPD Conference is to bring the entire COPD community together to discuss the gaps in COPD policy, treatment, education, awareness, and advocacy and plan a path forward.  This conference will lay the foundation for future COPD policy and action and we want to hear from you!  Thanks to the generosity of several COPD community leaders the U.S COPD Coalition is proud to offer travel scholarships to a select number of individuals with COPD.  These travel scholarships will only cover flight expenses but those who request funding will also be provided with fundraising information to raise additional funds.  To enter your name for consideration visit: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/USCCTravelScholarship
 
 
 
 
Conference Program
The Second National COPD Conference has content of interest to the entire COPD community.  Sessions will include round table discussions, interactive workshops, training sessions, an evening reception honoring the great respiratory pioneer, Dr. Thomas L. Petty and a poster session showcasing innovative work in the areas of COPD research, clinical care, education, advocacy and more.

View the preliminary program here.
Conference Co-Chairs

Second National COPD Conference Co-Chairs

David Mannino, M.D.
University of Kentucky Medical Center

John Walsh
COPD Foundation

Barbara Yawn, MD
University of Minnesota

Second National COPD Conference Planning Committee

Sam Giordano, MBA
American Association for Respiratory Care

Robert Senior, M.D.
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

Byron Thomashow, M.D.
Columbia University/NY Presbyterian Hospital

Second National COPD Conference Planning Committee Liason Member
James Kiley, Ph.D.
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
 
Travel Information
Visit the Second National COPD Coalition's registration website for detailed tips on traveling to Washington, DC and links to the exciting activities that you can take advantage of in our Nation's Capitol.
Registration and Member Resources
The Second National COPD Conference is pleased to partner with the COPD7USA Conference to offer a seamless online registration for one or both events.  Visit www.copdconferencesusa.org to register today.       

Coalition members are encouraged to show their support for the Second National COPD Conference by helping to spread the word to your constituents.  Download a template press release here that can be customized with your organization's information.  For additional details on how your organization can get involved with the Conference planning and promotion please contact Jamie Lamson at jlamson@uscopdcoalition.org or by phone at 202-445-4009.