2026 Tuberculosis Conference

CE Accredited Virtual Conference
Date: March 11 and 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 AM EST
Jointly provided by Rutgers Global Tuberculosis Institute, Breathe Pennsylvania, and Pennsylvania Department of Health

COURSE DESCRIPTION & OVERALL GOAL
This annual conference aims to equip providers with the latest advancements and best practices in Tuberculosis (TB) prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care. Through interactive sessions and discussions, the conference seeks to share necessary tools, strategies, and resources to effectively address the challenges encountered by TB and latent TB infection and explore how AI tools can be applied to TB care.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This conference is open to physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, respiratory therapists, infection preventionists, and other healthcare staff who work in collaboration with TB control and prevention programs.

OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

• Explain how AI-driven tools can be applied in medical education, TB care and screening.
• Describe the latent TB infection (LTBI) cascade of care and identify gaps that contribute to missed prevention opportunities.
• Apply patient-centered care principles to improve TB diagnosis, treatment, communication, and support across the care continuum.

CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION
Breathe Pennsylvania and the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing are collaborating to provide 4.0 nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) contact hours for the educational activity entitled 2026 Tuberculosis Conference. The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Respiratory Therapists participating in the conference and completing the evaluation tool will receive 4.0 continuing education contact hours through the American Association of Respiratory Care. No partial credit is available to attendees.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
In order to meet the learning objectives and receive continuing education credits, participants are required to attend both days of conference and complete an evaluation form.

AGENDA
Session 1: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
9:00 – 9:50 AM          TB Care: How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing the Landscape – Maunank Shah, MD
9:50 – 10:00 AM        Q&A
10:00 – 10:50 AM      Strengthening the Latent TB Cascade of Care – Eric Bihler, DO
10:50 – 11:00 AM      Q&A and Wrap-Up
Session 2: Thursday, March 12, 2026
9:00 – 10:50 AM        Beyond the Diagnosis: Patient-Centered TB Care –  Ed Zuroweste, MD, Lauren Brungo, MPH, BSN, RN, and Renee Purdy
10:50 – 11:00 AM      Q&A and Wrap-Up

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
There is no fee to attend this conference, but advance registration is required. Please click the link below to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I08Btab7T1ePNlQVK0hWrQ

Please notify our office if you register and are unable to attend.

FUNDING DISCLOSURE
Funding for this conference was made possible by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. government.

For additional information, questions, or concerns, or if you require special arrangements to attend this activity, please contact Priscilla Moreira at priscilla.moreira@rutgers.edu or Kristy Steele at ksteele@breathepa.org.