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Episode 7

Work Life Balance in Pulmonology

28 June 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Invited Expert: Dr. Uma Maheswari K

Moderator: Dr. Kanishka K Singh

Panelists: Dr. Deepak Talwar, Dr. Kanishka K Singh, Dr. Uma Maheswari K

Learning Objectives:

  • Immersive knowledge from global experts in pulmonology with original research around the topic
  • Updates on emerging trends and clinical breakthroughs that help enhance work–life balance in pulmonology
  • Application of new knowledge for Indian practice, validated by Indian experts on the panel

Episode 6

Sarcoidosis Associated PH

31 May 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

International Expert: Prof. David Montani

Moderator: Dr. B V Murali Mohan

Panelists: Dr. Ajay Handa, Dr. Harjit S Dumra

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the pathophysiological mechanisms and clinical classification of SAPH
  • Review current management strategies and emerging therapies for SAPH

Episode 5

Pulmonary Sarcoidosis: Challenges & Way Forward

26 April 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

International Experts & Panelists: Dr. Peter George, Dr. Amila Rathnapala

Moderator: Dr. Pratibha Singhal

Panelists: Dr. Shyam Washani, Dr. Avinash A Nair

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the latest insights into the causes and clinical presentation of pulmonary sarcoidosis, especially when diagnosis is challenging
  • Learn about current treatment options, including newer therapies beyond steroids, and strategies to manage difficult or long-term cases

Episode 4

Cough in Pulmonary Fibrosis

29th March 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

International Expert & Panelist: Prof. Dr. Surinder Birring

Moderator: Dr. Asmita Mehta

Panelists: Dr. Ravindra Mehta, Dr. Jaykumar Mehta

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the common causes and mechanisms of cough in patients with pulmonary fibrosis
  • Recognize the importance of proper evaluation to identify contributing factors behind chronic cough in fibrotic lungs

Episode 3

Biologicals in COPD

22nd February 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

International Expert & Panelist: Prof. Roland Buhl

Moderator: Dr. V Nagarjuna Maturu

Panelists: Dr. Prabhu Prasad NC, Dr. Rajesh Venkat

Learning Objectives:

  • Critically evaluate the efficacy, safety, and precision-medicine approach of biologics in COPD phenotypes and endotypes
  • Integrate cutting-edge clinical evidence to forecast the evolving role of biologics in COPD management paradigms

Episode 2

PAL (Persistent Air Leak)

25th January 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

International Expert & Panelist: Dr. Rakesh Panchal

Moderator: Dr. Richa Gupta

Panelists: Dr. Jairaj P Nair, Dr. Balaraju Tadikonda

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn the nonsurgical management of persistent alveolar leaks (PAL)
  • Learn to choose appropriate interventions to match expected outcomes in such cases

Episode 1

Lecture on NIV in Lung Failure

28th December 2024, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Introduction: Dr. Deepak Talwar

International Expert & Panelist: Prof. Shirmila Withana

Moderator: Dr. S.K. Madhukar

Panelists: Dr. Kashmira Jhala, Dr. Samir D Garde

Learning Objectives:

  • How to set NIV in restrictive lung diseases (RLD) and the role of imaging and lung physiology in titration protocols
  • How to identify and manage NIV failure in restrictive lung diseases