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Future Events


Save the Date. ILD CME Program planned for 1st Quarter 2023

After offering two successful ILD CME programs for healthcare professionals in 2018 and 2020, we unfortunately had to cancel our program planned for 3/2022 due to COVID, however we are planning another ILD CME conference for the 1st quarter of 2023 at Stanford.  We anticipate sending out a ‘Save the Date’ announcement soon.


Past Events


Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Summit 2021 VIRTUAL

November 8-13, 2021

Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Summit 2021 VIRTUAL was held virtually this past November. However it  is now open for viewing all of the outstanding recorded sessions.  Even if you did not previously register, you may now register for $25 to view the sessions until February 20, 2022! 

Find out more information and register to not miss the sessions for researchers, clinicians, patients and caregivers!


3rd Annual Stanford Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Community Walk raises $2500 for the PFF!

September 19, 2020

Team Stanford" patients, families, friends, and staff gathered virtuallythis year to celebrate "Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month" sponsored by the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF). We raised more than $2,500 for the PFF. Pulmonary fibrosis is a deadly and complex disease that causes progressive scarring in the lungs. PF affects over 200,000 Americans annually and 50,000 people will be diagnosed this year alone. While there is still significant work to be done, progress in the fight against pulmonary fibrosis is being made. Your generosity allowed the PFF to expand essential efforts for the PF community. Thank you!


Diagnosing and Treating Fibrosing Interstitial Lung Diseases

Stanford Interstitial Lung Disease Symposium

February 29, 2020

Stanford University hosted an Interstitial Lung Disease CME conference for MDs, APPs, RNs, and other allied healthcare professionals, entitled: Diagnosing and Treating Fibrosing Interstitial Lung Diseases. The overall goal of this symposium was to provide clinicians an in-depth and interactive seminar on the critical aspects of care for patients with fibrotic interstitial lung diseases (ILDs). Our keynote speaker, Dr. Kevin Brown from National Jewish Health, Denver, CO, addressed the role of anti-fibrotic therapies in non-IPF patients, and whether or not asymptomatic ILD patients should receive treatment. A case-based approach with a focus on radiologic interpretation was used to address management of ILD patients with connective tissue disease, unclassifiable disease, respiratory failure, hypoxemia, and familial lung fibrosis. The symposium attracted 100 attendees and provided a unique opportunity for case-based discussions with leading experts in the field.

The symposium took place at the Stanford University School of Medicine, Li Ka Shing Center for Learning and Knowledge.


2nd Annual Stanford Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Community Walk

Interstitial Lung Disease Program

September 14, 2019

"Team Stanford" patients, families, friends, and staff gathered to celebrate "Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Day" sponsored by the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF). The Stanford Community Walk on the Stanford Campus started in the medical school courtyard and, led by ILD Program Director Rishi Raj MD, walked to the Cantor Museum where a docent met the group and talked about the significant pieces in the Rodin Sculpture Garden. The event raised more than $3000 for the PFF. Pulmonary fibrosis is a deadly and complex disease that causes progressive scarring in the lungs. PF affects over 200,000 Americans annually and 50,000 people will be diagnosed this year alone. While there is still significant work to be done, progress in the fight against pulmonary fibrosis is being made. Your generosity allows the PFF to expand essential efforts for the PF community. Thank you for your generous support.


Rishi Raj MD, Director, Stanford Interstitial Lung DiseaseProgram, presents School of Medicine Grand Rounds Lecture

Medicine Grand Rounds

December 12, 2018

Dr. Rishi Raj, the Director of Stanford's Interstitial Lung Disease Program, presented "On Diagnosing Interstitial Lung Disease" at the School of Medicine Grand Rounds on Wednesday December 12, 2018 from 8-9am. Dr. Raj presented the rationale for the use of the multidisciplinary team approach used by expert centers, such as Stanford's, to accurately diagnose and treat patients with Interstitial Lung Diseases.


Stanford ILD CME Symposium

February 10, 2018

San Jose Mariott, San Jose