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. Höpker, 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
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.
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.
Following this course, participants will be able to:
This event has been accredited with 12 CME credits by the European Board for Accreditation in Pneumology (EBAP).
The number of credits that you will receive will correspond to the time you spend viewing the sessions live. Please note that you need to join the live stream with the name that corresponds to your myERS profile to ensure that you receive the CME credits.
Participants will not accrue credits for watching video recordings made available after the course has taken place.
Take this opportunity to discuss your own cases and experiences with leading experts in the field and submit a five-minute pre-recording of your case presentation for Session 6: Rare lungs on fire.
Please access the recording guide with instructions on how to record your presentation with PowerPoint and the case report template. Please make sure that the case does not contain any patient data.
Upload your narrated presentation here.
The organising committee will select cases to be shown and discussed. We will inform you once the chosen cases are confirmed.
Please make sure that you will be available to attend the session live and do not hesitate to contact us in case of any questions.
A limited amount of bursaries is available, which will cover the cost of the registration fee.
To be eligible to apply, you must be:
· Under 40 years old
· A member of ERS
Please note that only one bursary may be allocated per person within a rolling 12-month period from the date the bursary was granted.
To apply, sign in to your myERS account when registering for this course. If you meet the criteria listed above, you will have the option to apply for the bursary at the time of registration.
Please note that only completed application forms will be considered.
| Category | Standard |
| Early career ERS members | €330 |
| ERS members | €350 |
| Non-ERS members | €405 |
| Industry (ERS members & non-members) | €900 |
Cancellation policy
Upon receipt of a written cancellation, a refund of fees, minus €50 administrative fee, will be applied up to six weeks before the course. After this date, no refund will be made for cancellations.
Registering for someone else? Contact registration@ersnet.org