Pediatric Interventional Pulmonology: Looking Ahead to Lisbon: ECBIP 2025

May 01, 2025

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

We would like to take this opportunity to highlight an important upcoming event in our field: the 8th European Congress of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (ECBIP 2025), to be held May 8–10, 2025, in Lisbon, Portugal.

This congress continues to serve as a key platform for sharing clinical experience, technical advances, and current research in interventional pulmonology. The 2025 program will feature parallel tracks covering scientific lectures, technical workshops, and interdisciplinary sessions with specialists from related fields.

For those working in pediatric interventional pulmonology, ECBIP 2025 also offers a valuable chance to contribute to and participate in broader discussions shaping the future of the field. Several members of our editorial board will be attending, and we hope to connect with many of you there.

Pediatric-Focused Sessions & Highlights:

Thursday, May 8

  • 14:00–15:00 (Room 1):
    Equipment, Personnel, and Training
    (How to set up an effective IP unit? - Lecture on foundational infrastructure for IP practices from adult pulmonologists)

  • 15:00–17:30: Pediatric EABIP Group Meeting

    • 15:00: OCT in Pediatrics – Online session with Sune Rubak 

    • 16:00: Initiating a Pediatric IP Center – led by Aslı İmran Yılmaz and Dirk Schramm

    • 16:30: Pediatric Interventional Pulmonology Journal Update – Matej Šapina

  • 19:45: Night Event with Vathin (limited space)

Friday, May 9 – Room 1 (Jean-François Dumon Hall)
Chairs: Patrick Stafler, Dirk Schramm, Mohamed Ashkan Moslehi

  • 09:00–10:00 – IP in Pediatric Patients: Back to the Future

    • Pediatric Interventional Bronchoscopy: A Historical Perspective – Mohamed Ashkan Moslehi

    • Innovative Strategies for Airway Lumen Restoration in Pediatrics – Dirk Schramm

  • 10:15–11:15

    • Interventional Techniques for Foreign Body Removal in Children – Francisco Freitas

    • Endoscopic Approaches in the Management of Tracheoesophageal Fistula – Patrick Stafler

  • 15:00–17:00 – Hands-On Training Sessions

    • Pediatric Interventional Bronchoscopy: Focus on Rigid Techniques – Dirk Schramm

      • Session 1: 15:00–16:00

      • Session 2: 16:00–17:00

PIPJ Webinar Series

Pediatric Central Airway Obstruction Treatment: Innovations and Best Practices by Dr. Karan Madan

For those who couldn’t attend the live session—or anyone looking to revisit the information—we have made the webinar recording available for a short time. Be sure to watch it!

Upcoming webinars will continue to feature expert-led presentations on key topics, case reviews, and interactive Q&A. We encourage you to join us and share the series with colleagues and trainees — full details on the next sessions will soon be available.

Previously on Our Newsletter...

As the first journal dedicated exclusively to pediatric bronchology and interventional pulmonology, we wanted to create not just a journal, but a platform where clinicians, researchers, and allied health professionals can share their latest findings, discuss innovative treatments, and collaborate to improve the respiratory health of children worldwide.

To remind you - the journal is diamond open access, meaning there are no article processing charges for the authors, and the readers can view the articles completely.

In case you missed our latest publications:

  1. Rare Dual Subglottic Stenosis After Prolonged Intubation in a Pediatric Guillain-Barré Syndrome Patient: Successful Cryotherapy Treatment and Non-Surgical Approach by Dr. Aslı İmran Yılmaz, Dirk Schramm and Halil Çelik
    https://www.pipj.org/index.php/pipj/article/view/20

  2. Role of Endobronchial Therapy in the Management of Primary Tracheo-Bronchial Tumors in Children by Dr. Manoj Madhusudan, Priyanka Potti, Tejaswi Chandra, Jairaj M, Srikanta JT
    https://www.pipj.org/index.php/pipj/article/view/17

  3. History and Rise of Pediatric Interventional Pulmonology by Dr. Hervé Dutau and Guy Dutau
    https://www.pipj.org/index.php/pipj/article/view/19

  4. The Urgent Need for a Pediatric Interventional Pulmonology Journal by Dr. Matej Šapina

    https://www.pipj.org/index.php/pipj/article/view/10

Our blog

The blog serves as an extension of our journal, offering timely updates, expert interviews, case studies, educational resources, and insights into the latest developments in pediatric interventional pulmonology.

What to Expect

  • Expert Interviews: Conversations with leading professionals in the field of pediatric interventional pulmonology.

  • Research Highlights: Summaries and discussions of groundbreaking studies published in our journal.

  • Clinical Case Studies: In-depth analyses of complex cases and innovative treatment approaches.

  • Educational Resources: Tutorials, webinars, and guides to enhance your clinical skills and knowledge.

  • News and Events: Updates on upcoming conferences, workshops, and significant milestones of our journal.

Join the Conversation

We invite you to actively engage with our content. Share your thoughts in the comments, suggest topics you’d like us to cover, and consider contributing your own articles or case studies. Together, we can create a vibrant community dedicated to advancing pediatric interventional pulmonology.

You can visit the blog here:
https://blog.pipj.org/

Call for Submissions

We invite you to contribute to this growing body of knowledge and submit your manuscripts to Pediatric Interventional Pulmonology. Whether you have breakthrough research, an interesting case report or series, or a thoughtful commentary on emerging trends, our editorial team welcomes submissions that reflect our journal’s dedication to scientific rigor and clinical relevance.

Why Publish with Us?

  • Diamond Open Access: No article processing charges for authors and immediate open access for readers.

  • Rigorous Peer Review: A dedicated editorial board of leading experts ensures the highest quality of published work.

  • Global Reach: Your research will be disseminated worldwide, reaching a diverse community of clinicians, researchers, and policymakers.

Here you can find the author guidelines for preparing your manuscript.

Stay Connected

As we prepare for ECBIP 2025, we encourage you to stay tuned for further updates, journal news, and details on our upcoming webinar sessions.

See you soon in Lisbon!

Sincerely,
Assist. Prof. Matej Šapina, MD, PhD
Editor-in-Chief
Pediatric Interventional Pulmonology

For inquiries or to submit your manuscript, please visit www.pipj.org or contact our editorial office at [email protected].