The 2023 Cotton Conference

Keystone, CO US
March 2, 2023 to March 4, 2023

Building a Vision for the Future of Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine

This Hybrid conference live from Keystone, CO. Virtual attendance is available. This site will provide you with all of the hotel information that you may need and this year, allow you to purchase discounted Epic ski passes to ski at Keystone Resort. If you do order lift tickets, they will be available for pickup from Matthew Stern when you arrive in Keystone.

Hotel information and a link to the Cotton Conference Booking Website, featuring discounted hotel rooms, CAN BE FOUND HERE.

Registration Fees

  • In-person Attendance:
    • Complimentary Registration***
    • Trainees / Students:
      • Complimentary Registration***
    • Virtual Faculty, Staff, or Community Providers:
      • $50

    ***Registration fees in-person attendees and trainees are paid by the Section of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine.

    Provided by:
    University of Colorado
    The Breathing Institute
    Pediatric Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine
     

    About Cotton Conference:
    The Cotton Conference is named after Ernie Cotton, founder of the Section of Pediatric Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine at the University of Colorado. The Cotton Conference has been held consecutively for the past 33 years.

    The changing landscape of healthcare, as well as the challenging nature of pulmonary medicine prompts providers to be proactive and innovative when considering diagnostic and treatment options, future research focus, and avenues to best advocate for patients. To increase provider competence and clinical performance, the focus of this year’s conference is to discuss clinical advances and data related to inhalational lung injury, cystic fibrosis, aerodigestive and sleep disorders, asthma, and health equity. This 3-day conference will include didactic lectures and case-based discussion focused on advancing these areas. Our keynote guest speaker is a national expert in inflammation and infection in cystic fibrosis, leadership, and diversity, health equity, and inclusion will focus on educating and mentoring attendees on the recent advances in these areas. Additional education will be provided by our regional and local expert speakers and trainees. Possible outcomes related to this conference include improved quality, efficiency, and equity in the treatment of pediatric patients with pulmonary and sleep conditions.

    Special Thanks to:
    Event Chair:
    -Stacey Martiniano, MD, MSCS

    Event Co-Chairs:
    - Andrew Liu, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, University of Colorado and Children’s Hospital Colorado, Breathing Institute
    - Emily DeBoer, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Colorado and Children’s Hospital Colorado, Breathing Institute
    - Stanley Szefler, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, University of Colorado and Children’s Hospital Colorado, Breathing Institute
    - Christopher Baker, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, University of Colorado and Children’s Hospital Colorado, Breathing Institute
    - Edith Zemanick, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, University of Colorado and Children’s Hospital Colorado, Breathing Institute
    - Benjamin Hughes, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Colorado and Children’s Hospital Colorado, Breathing Institute

     

    Target Audience

    Target audience members include physicians, advanced practice providers, and researchers in the field of pediatric pulmonary & sleep medicine.

    Learning Objectives

    1.    Define the changing landscape of translational studies and research models to understand the pathophysiology and treatment of inhalational lung injury.
    2.    Explain the impact of highly effective modulator therapy on lung inflammation and microbiome, pulmonary exacerbations, and the inequities in access to these life-altering therapies. 
    3.    Recognize that discrimination and inequities exist and will implement strategies for advancing equity in academia and in our patient populations.
    4.    Understand alternative measures of pulmonary function and abnormalities in various pediatric pulmonary disorders. 
    5.    Advance trainee skills in research development and design and experience in professional research presentation and Q&A.
     

    Additional Information

    Course Contact: 
    For any questions or concerns, please contact Matthew Stern at matthew.stern@childrenscolorado.org.
    Course summary
    Available credit: 
    • 9.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    • 9.75 Attendance
    Course opens: 
    12/22/2022
    Course expires: 
    03/25/2023
    Event starts: 
    03/02/2023 - 7:00am MST
    Event ends: 
    03/04/2023 - 4:30pm MST
    Cost:
    $50.00
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    Thursday Evening, March 2, 2023 -  Preclinical Translational Pulmonary Research

    4:00pm

    Begin Check-in at Keystone Resort

    5:00pm

    Welcome Reception (Heavy Appetizers & Cocktails) with the Vendors

    5:45 - 6:15pm

    Visit the Exhibitors

    6:15pm

    Educational Session #1 Welcome

    Moderator: Livia Veress, MD

    6:20pm  

    Novel imaging modalities for preclinical and clinical research

    Tom Hu, PhD

    6:45pm

    Lung ultrasound to track lung disease after ARDS

    Codi Horstman, BS

    7:00pm

    Inhalation injury in humans and animals – research update

    Shenali Uragoda, BS

    7:15pm

    Short break

     

    7:25 pm

    Two inhalation injury models with cardiac functional changes

    Jules Harral, MS

    7:50pm

    The ‘Carl White’ Method

    Livia Veress, MD

    8:15pm

    Break for Evening

     

    Friday Morning, March 3, 2023 - Cystic Fibrosis in the era of HEMT

    7:30am

    Breakfast Buffet with the Vendors

    8:30am  

    Educational Session #2 Welcome

    Moderator: Frank Accurso, MD

    8:45am

    Mental Health research in CF

    Annemarie Wolfe, MD

     

    9:05am

     

    Evaluating pulmonary exacerbations through use of a cough monitor research project introduction

    Lilah Meltzer, DO

     

    9:25am

     

    Case Presentation – A case of a child with CF on ECMO

    Cristina Giles, MD

    9:45- 10:15am

    “Visit the Exhibits” and Refreshments

     

    10:15am

    Impact of ETI therapy on key clinical outcomes in CF: results from the PROMISE study (virtual)

     

    Scott Sagel, MD, PhD

    10:35

    Keynote: Impact of HEMT on microbiome

    Terri Laguna, MD

     

    Mid-Day Break- Keystone Resort Activities

    Friday Evening, March 3, 2023 – Equity & Mentorship in Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine

    4:30-5:15pm

    Dr. Laguna & Pulmonary fellows fireside chat

    4:45 -5:15pm

    “Visit the Exhibits” and Refreshments

    5:15pm

    Educational Session #3 Welcome

    Moderator: Stan Szefler, MD

    5:30pm 20min

    Addressing diversity, health equity and inclusion in clinical trials

    Stan Szefler, MD

    5:50pm

    Inequities in access to CFTR modulators in people with CF

    Kamyron Jordan, MD

    6:10pm

    Child Opportunity Index and asthma control in the ENIGMA study

    Emily Skeen, MD

    6:30pm

    Presentation on Equity Council data and strategic plan (virtual/hybrid)

    Arthur McFarlane, PhD & Su Linstrom

    6:50

    Keynote: Mentorship with a DEI lens

    Terri Laguna, MD

    7:30pm

    Celebration Dinner, Awards & Karaoke with the Vendors

     

    Saturday Morning, March 4, 2023– Dysphagia, Sleep & Aerodigestive Disorders

    7:00am

    Breakfast Buffet with the Vendors

    7:30-8:00am   

    “Visit the Exhibits” and Travel Snacks

    8:00am

    Educational Session #4 Welcome

    Moderator: Robin Deterding, MD

    8:15am

    Upper airway stimulation for obstructive sleep apnea

    Norman Freidman, MD

    8:35am

    Sleep disorders in children with Down syndrome

    Taylor Curry, MD

    8:55am

    Maintenance of Wakefulness Test Characteristics in Pediatric Populations with Central Hypersomnia

    Ben Wisniewski, MD

    9:15am 20 min

    Pulmonary function measured by IOS in children with Down Syndrome

    Emily DeBoer, MD, MSCS

    9:35am

    Abnormalities in pulmonary function in Aerodigestive disorders

    Kate Smith, PhD

    9:55am

    Summary and Feedback

    Terri Laguna, MD

    10:10am

    Concluding Remarks & Evaluations

    Robin Deterding, MD

    Keystone Lodge and Spa
    22101 US-6
    Keystone, CO 80435
    United States
    The Keystone Lodge and Spa

    Hotel information and a link to the Cotton Conference Booking Website, featuring discounted hotel rooms, can be found here:

    Travel

    For other travel information not related to the discounted hotel rooms (link listed above), please contact Matthew Stern at matthew.stern@childrenscolorado.org.

    Keynote Speakers:
    - Terri Laguna, MD,  Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Hospital

    University of Colorado & Children's Hospital Colorado Speakers:
    - Robin Deterding, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, University of Colorado and Children’s Hospital Colorado, Breathing Institute
    - Taylor Curry, MD, Pediatric Pulmonary Fellow, University of Colorado and Children’s Hospital Colorado, Breathing Institute
    - Annemarie Wolfe, MD, Pediatric Pulmonary Fellow, University of Colorado and Children’s Hospital Colorado, Breathing Institute
    - Kamyron Jordan, MD, Pediatric Pulmonary Fellow, University of Colorado and Children’s Hospital Colorado, Breathing Institute
    - Emily Skeen, MD, Pediatric Pulmonary Fellow, University of Colorado and Children’s Hospital Colorado, Breathing Institute
    - Cristina Giles, MD, Pediatric Pulmonary Fellow, University of Colorado and Children’s Hospital Colorado, Breathing Institute
    - Lilah Melzer, DO, Pediatric Pulmonary Fellow, University of Colorado and Children’s Hospital Colorado, Breathing Institute
    - Emily DeBoer, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Colorado and Children’s Hospital Colorado, Breathing Institute
    - Livia Veress, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, University of Colorado and Children’s Hospital Colorado, Breathing Institute

    Planning Committee Members:
    - Stacey Martiniano, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Colorado and Children’s Hospital Colorado, Breathing Institute
    - Andrew Liu, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, University of Colorado and Children’s Hospital Colorado, Breathing Institute
    - Stanley Szefler, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, University of Colorado and Children’s Hospital Colorado, Breathing Institute
    - Emily DeBoer, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Colorado and Children’s Hospital Colorado, Breathing Institute
    - Christopher Baker, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, University of Colorado and Children’s Hospital Colorado, Breathing Institute
    - Edith Zemanick, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, University of Colorado and Children’s Hospital Colorado, Breathing Institute
    - Benjamin Hughes, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Colorado and Children’s Hospital Colorado
    - Matthew Stern, MS, CME Manager, Children's Hospital Colorado

    Medical:

    Children’s Hospital Colorado is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  

    Children’s Hospital Colorado designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 9.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  

    Attendance:

    A certificate of attendance will be provided upon completion of this course. 

    Available Credit

    • 9.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    • 9.75 Attendance

    Price

    Cost:
    $50.00
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