Yale Center for Asthma and Airway Diseases: Cutting Edge Management of Patients Across the Spectrum

Join us for the 2026 Asthma & Airway Symposium as we explore the latest breakthroughs in asthma, COPD, and bronchiectasis—three of the most common chronic respiratory diseases worldwide. Discover how advances in science are transforming the way we evaluate and treat patients, with a focus on personalized care and the growing use of biologic therapies across conditions.

This year’s program will feature expert-led sessions on disease mechanisms, innovative treatment strategies, and what’s on the horizon for airway disease management. Whether you’re a clinician, researcher, or healthcare professional, you’ll gain practical insights and up-to-date knowledge to enhance your practice and improve patient outcomes.

1. Review and understand the updated guidelines to the Asthma, Bronchiectasis, and COPD guidelines.
2. Review and understand the new and novel therapies available to treat airways diseases
3. Understand the overlap of diseases in patients with airways diseases and how to recognize and prioritize the management of the diseases

Registration is free; however, we kindly ask that you register to secure your seat and complimentary lunch.

The Yale School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement
The Yale School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

MOC POINTS ~ Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn 5.25 Medical Knowledge Only MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Part II program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Disclosure Policy
It is the policy of Yale School of Medicine, Continuing Medical Education (CME), to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its educational programs.  All individuals involved in the development and presentation of Accredited Continuing Education activities are required to disclose all financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies that has occurred within the past 24 months; and the opportunity to affect the content of CME about the products or services of the commercial interests. This information is disclosed to all activity participants prior to the commencement of the educational activity.

Mitigation of Financial Relationships
Yale School of Medicine, Continuing Medical Education (CME), adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

This symposium will be held at The Anlyan Center, 300 Cedar Street, New Haven, CT 06520-8043.

Parking Information 
Air Rights Garage is open 24 hours a day and located between North and South Frontage roads, straddling York St.

Walking from the garage, head southwest on York Street toward Cedar Street, for approximately 80 feet. Turn left onto Cedar Street. Continue down Cedar Street until you arrive at the intersection of Congress Avenue and Cedar Street. The Anlyan Center will be across the street.

Howard Avenue Garage, 800 Howard Ave, New Haven, CT 06519, opposite from Yale-New Haven Hospital and next to the Yale Physicians Building. The garage is located in between the streets of Davenport and Congress. It is open from 6 am to 9 pm during week days only. Walking from the garage, head south toward Congress Avenue for approximately 300 feet. Turn left onto Congress Avenue and continue walking until you arrive at the intersection of Congress Avenue and Cedar Street. The Anlyan Center is located at this intersection.

The New Haven Parking Authority, (203) 946-8936, can provide further assistance for rate information.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Yale School of Medicine, Continuing Medical Education (CME), adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Member Information

Role in activity

Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)

Geoffrey L Chupp, MD
Professor of Medicine (Pulmonary); Director, Yale Center for Asthma and Airways Disease (YCAAD); Director, Pulmonary Function Laboratory, YNHH
Yale School of Medicine
Guilford, CT

Course Director, Faculty

Advisor-AstraZeneca|Advisor-Amgen|Advisor-Sanofi|Advisor-Regeneron|Advisor-Genentech|Advisor-GlaxoSmithKline

Jose L Gomez Villalobos, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine (Pulmonary)
Yale School of Medicine
ORANGE, CT

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Shannon Kay, MD
Assistant Professor (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine)
Yale School of Medicine
New Haven, CT

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Sebastian Kurz, MD, PhD
Associate Professor Term
Department of Medicine, YPCCSM
New Haven, CT

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Christopher Morton, MD
Assistant Professor
Yale New Haven Hospital
North Haven, CT

Faculty

Michael Wechsler, MD, MMSc
Professor, Medicine-Pulmonary Sciences & Critical Care, University of Colorado, National Jewish Health, Director of the Cohen Family Asthma Institute
Aurora, CO

Faculty

Gabriella Wilson, MD
Clinical Fellow
Yale School of Medicine
New Haven, CT

Faculty

Sandra Zaeh, MD, MS
Assistant Professor
Yale School of Medicine
Woodbridge , CT

Faculty

Consulting Fee-AstraZeneca

Friday, November 13, 2026

Exhibitor and Commercial Support Opportunities

Yale CME welcomes industry partners to participate in our educational activities through designated exhibit and commercial support opportunities. Exhibitor packages typically include a 6-foot table located outside the educational meeting space, along with registration for company representatives as outlined in each event’s prospectus.

All opportunities are offered in accordance with ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence. Support provides an opportunity to participate and does not influence educational content, faculty selection, speaker decisions, or learner engagement. Yale CME does not guarantee event attendance, exhibit hall traffic, or participation in promotional sessions.

To protect learner privacy and ensure compliance with accreditation requirements, Yale CME does not share attendee lists, pre-registration lists, or participant contact information.