6th Annual Current Perspectives in Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) Conference
Chaired by Dr Pam Griffiths, MD
This event will provide updates in interdisciplinary management of infants and children with BPD, including cardiorespiratory, nutritional, and developmental care strategies, as well as ongoing research. Speakers include local and national experts, as well as a panel of parents to share their perspectives on providing optimal family-centered care. This session is designed for physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, developmental care specialists, and others who partner in the care of children with BPD.
Agenda
7:30 - 7:35 a.m.
Welcome and Introduction
Respiratory management of Infants with BPD
Moderators: Rajeev Bhatia, MD & Amy Ashburn, PNP
7:35 - 7:55 a.m.
Fetal and Early Postnatal Origins of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Andreas Damianos, MD
7:55 - 8:40 a.m.
Contemporary Management of Evolving and Established BPD
Philip Levy, MD
8:40 - 9:25 a.m.
Severe BPD and the Hyperinflation Conundrum: Navigating Therapeutic Dilemmas
Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhD
9:25 - 9: 45 a.m.
The Art of the Wean: Extubation and Non-invasive Support Strategies in Severe BPD
Lynsey Horvath, PA-C, MSPA
9:45 - 10 a.m.
Q & A
10 - 10:30 a.m.
BREAK (Poster viewing & Exhibitors)
10:30 - 10:50 a.m.
The Impact of Endocrine Abnormalities in Infants with BPD
Eileen Baez, MD
10:50 - 11:10 a.m.
Refractory Agitation in the Infant with BPD
Pamela Griffiths, MD
11:10 - 11:20 a.m.
Q & A
Research presentations
Moderators: Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhD and Vlad Kalinichenko, MD, PhD
11:20 - 11:30 a.m.
Research talk 1

11:30 - 11:40 a.m.
Research talk 2

11:40 - 11:50 a.m.
Research talk 3
11:50 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Q & A
12 - 1 p.m.
LUNCH
The Interplay Between the Heart and Lungs
1 - 1:10 p.m.
Challenging Case of Interplay of the Heart and Lungs
Thomas Rieth MD (PCH Imaging fellow)
1:10 - 1:25 p.m.
Pulmonary venous obstruction - Cardiologist perspective
Anita Moon-Grady, MD
1:25 - 1:40 p.m.
Pulmonary venous obstruction - Neonatologist perspective
Philip Levy, MD
1:40 - 1:55 p.m.
Pulmonary Hypoplasia Associated with Congenital Heart Disease
Chris Lindblade, MD
1:55 - 2:10 p.m.
Prenatal Predictors of Outcomes for Comgenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Navin Bhopal, MD
2:10 - 2:25 p.m.
Cardiopulmonary Manifestations of Heterotaxy Syndrome
Nelangi Pinto, MD
2:25 - 2:40 p.m.
Premature Infants with Congenital Heart Disease, across the spectrum
Philip Levy, MD
2:40 - 3 p.m.
Panel Discussion
Anita Moon-Grady, MD
Phil Levy, MD
Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhD
Navin Bhopal, MD
Nelangi Pinto, MD
3 - 3:30 p.m.
BREAK - poster viewing/exhibitors

Family-centered Perspectives in the Care of the Child with BPD
Moderators: Deborah Tom MD, Donna Garey, MD, Lauren Todd, MS
3:30 - 3:50 p.m.
Caring for the caregivers: Stress, Mental Health, and Team Communication in Severe BPD
Emma Murray, Clinical Psychologist, PhD
3:50 - 4:35 p.m.
Family perspectives on the BPD journey
Joseph Lemmons, father of Liam; Andrea White, mother of Sariyah White; Raven and Peter Capan, parents of Sophia Capan
4:35 - 5 p.m.
Panel Discussion
5 p.m.
Closing Remarks

Learning Objectives
- Identify risk factors for development of severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
- Adjust ventilator support in infants with evolving and established sBPD to improve respiratory physiology.
- Provide optimal respiratory support beyond extubation and during non-invasive support weaning.
- Recognize and treat extra-pulmonary morbidities, including metabolic bone disease, adrenal insufficiency, agitation and delirium.
- Understand strategies for optimizing cardiopulmonary interactions in infants with developmental lung and cardiac abnormalities.
- Consider the role of stress, communication, and consistency of care to the family experience during NICU hospitalization.
Call for Abstracts!
Share your work by submitting an abstract to the Phoenix Children’s 6th Annual Current Perspectives in Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Conference!
We encourage submission of abstracts on:
- Quality Improvement projects
- Basic science and translational research
- Clinical research/outcomes
- Innovative programs developed at your institution or in multi-center collaboratives
Aside from bronchopulmonary dysplasia, we welcome other topics such as chronic respiratory failure, growth and nutrition, neurodevelopment, hemodynamics, patent ductus arteriosus, small baby care, interdisciplinary care, family-centered care, and more. Research presented at other scientific meetings is acceptable.
The top 3 abstracts will be selected for oral presentation, and the remaining accepted abstracts will be presented in poster format.
Written abstracts must be limited to 500 words and should include the following elements: title; last name, first name, and degree of each author; institution where the research was performed (include city and state or country); background/hypothesis, materials and methods, results (include statistics if appropriate), and conclusions. Title should be in upper case, define the topic, and not contain abbreviations. Generic names for pharmaceuticals, biologic and medical devices should be used in place of trade names. Tables and figures will be accepted as images and should be numbered and titled/described clearly. Submit your scientific abstract using the intake form provided on this page. The deadline for submissions is Friday, August 7, 2026.
Authors will be notified by email no later than Friday, September 4, 2026, as to the acceptance status of the abstract. Oral abstract and poster presentations will take place during the Current Perspectives in Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Conference on November 5th. Presenters will receive notification of the date and time of their presentation by email. If your case is accepted for oral presentation, please bring your presentation on laptop or thumb drive. Presenters should bring their laptop or thumb drive to the AV table at the back of the main ballroom no later than the break prior to the scheduled presentation time.
Please share this announcement and encourage your colleagues to submit their work!
(Including surgeons, anesthesiologists, neonatal nurses, APPs, data abstractors, fellows, and other trainees.)
Meet our
Speakers
The Current Perspectives in Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) Conference features a distinguished lineup of experts in neonatology, pulmonology, and pediatric subspecialties. Our speakers bring a wealth of clinical experience and research insight, delivering evidence-based presentations on the latest advancements, best practices, and emerging trends in BPD care. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge and practical takeaways to enhance patient outcomes and clinical practice.
Exhibitor & Sponsorship Opportunities: Expanded Reach Through BPD + Fetal Cardiology Symposium Partnership
The 6th Annual Current Perspectives in Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) Conference offers a unique opportunity for exhibitors and sponsors to connect with a highly engaged audience of neonatal and pediatric healthcare professionals. This year, in partnership with the Fetal Cardiology Symposium (FCS), we are expanding visibility and value by providing enhanced sponsorship opportunities through the FCS prospectus, allowing for broader exposure across two complementary events. Exhibitors and sponsors may also choose to participate exclusively in the BPD Conference with a dedicated one-day exhibit option. This flexible structure allows organizations to tailor their involvement while maximizing reach, engagement, and impact among key clinical decision-makers.
Exhibit at the BPD Conference
Take advantage of a one-day exhibit opportunity at the BPD Conference to connect directly with neonatal and pediatric healthcare professionals in a focused, high-impact setting. This flexible option allows you to showcase your organization, build meaningful relationships, and maximize visibility without a multi-day commitment.
Exhibit all 3.5 days
Exhibit at the Fetal Cardiology Symposium (FCS) and connect with a highly specialized audience of cardiology and maternal-fetal medicine professionals. Showcase your products and services while gaining valuable exposure across a collaborative, multidisciplinary event.
Sponsorship Opportunities & Benefits
Showcase your organization to leading neonatal and pediatric healthcare professionals with a sponsorship package that includes one six-foot exhibit table with table cover, two chairs, and complimentary Wi-Fi access in the exhibit hall for a flat fee of
$1,500.
Additional Information & Contact Details
Questions? Please contact
Pam Griffiths, MD at
pgriffiths@phoenixchildrens.com for additional information regarding sponsorship opportunities.