To deeply explore the latest advances in the diagnosis and treatment of interstitial lung diseases and rare respiratory diseases, promote multidisciplinary exchange and collaboration, and enhance clinical diagnosis, treatment, and research capabilities, the "2026 Conference on Advances in Interstitial Lung Diseases and Rare Respiratory Diseases" was successfully held on April 11, 2026. Hosted by the Chengdu High-tech Medical Association and organized by its Interstitial Lung Disease Committee, the conference centered on the theme: "Inheritance and Innovation, Precision Empowerment, Jointly Protecting Respiration." The conference attracted over 150 participants, including committee members and medical professionals working in the respiratory field from medical institutions across the country.
Opening Ceremony
At the opening ceremony of the conference, Professor Jin Hong, Chairman of the Interstitial Lung Disease Committee of the Chengdu High-tech Medical Association, delivered a welcoming address. Professor Jin Hong expressed gratitude for the strong support from the attending experts and participants. He noted that interstitial lung diseases and rare respiratory diseases present significant clinical challenges and emphasized the need to strengthen multidisciplinary collaboration and promote the dissemination of precision diagnostic and therapeutic technologies to grassroots levels. He encouraged young and middle-aged physicians to carry forward the legacy and innovate bravely. He also called on all colleagues to remain true to their original aspirations as doctors, improve the diagnosis and treatment system, and ensure that more cutting-edge achievements benefit patients.
Professor Jin Hong
West China Hospital, Sichuan University
Chairman of the Interstitial Lung Disease Committee
Feng Huaizhi, Director of the Medical-Engineering Integration Innovation Service Center of the Chengdu High-tech Medical Association, stated in his speech that interstitial lung diseases and rare respiratory diseases are highly challenging, and improving their diagnosis and treatment is crucial for patient health. This conference focuses on the latest advances, sharing cutting-edge theories and clinical guidelines to help move diagnosis and treatment toward greater standardization and precision. He expressed hope that the Interstitial Lung Disease Committee will continue to play a leading role, unite multidisciplinary forces, and contribute to the high-quality development of the field of interstitial lung diseases and rare respiratory diseases in China.
Feng Huaizhi
Director, Medical-Engineering Integration Innovation Service Center, Chengdu High-tech Medical Association
Conference on Advances in Interstitial Lung Diseases and Rare Respiratory Diseases
This conference specially invited renowned experts in respiratory and critical care medicine, rare respiratory diseases, radiology, and rheumatology from across China to give lectures. The conference content was substantial and closely aligned with clinical needs. Focusing on the difficulties and hot topics in the diagnosis and treatment of these two disease categories, the conference featured sessions on cutting-edge progress reports, discussions on hot issues, on-site Q&A, and typical clinical case sharing, providing participants with an academically profound and practically valuable academic feast, effectively promoting multidisciplinary collaboration and enhancing clinical capabilities.
Speakers' Highlights
Professor Jin Hong, West China Hospital, Sichuan University
Professor Xu Kaifeng, Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Professor Chen Qihang, Beijing Hospital
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Professor Liu Jie, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University
Professor Tian Xinlun, Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Professor Hu Xiaowen, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China (Anhui Provincial Hospital)
Professor Yu Jianqun, West China Hospital, Sichuan University
Professor Tan Chunyu, West China Hospital, Sichuan University
Professor Rao Shanshan, Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital
Professor Yang Ting, West China Hospital, Sichuan University
Professor Zuo Cuiyun, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen Medical College
Honored Guests
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Highlights
The successful holding of this conference not only achieved the goal of cultivating core talent for the next committee and training regional ILD professional backbone but also laid a solid foundation for promoting the homogenization and standardization of diagnosis and treatment levels for interstitial lung diseases and rare respiratory diseases. The Interstitial Lung Disease Committee of the Chengdu High-tech Medical Association will continue to leverage its platform role, systematically carry out various academic activities, and jointly promote the long-term progress of the field of interstitial lung diseases.
