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Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis Symposium
Please register to attend the Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis Symposium at The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute in Jupiter, Florida. The symposium will take place on April 20, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute, 120 Scripps Way, Jupiter, Florida.
The Program – April 20, 2026
Invited Speakers
University of Florida
Panayiotis (Takis) Benos, PhD
William Bushnell Presidential Chaired Professor Department of Epidemiology
University of Florida
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Steven Duncan, M.D.
Professor in the Department of Medicine Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Brown University
Jack Elias, M.D.
Senior Vice President for Health Affairs Dean of Medicine and Biological Sciences Frank L. Day Professor of Biology Professor of Medicine
Brown University
University of FLorida
Joe G.N. Garcia, MD
Endowed professor and the Director of the Center for Inflammation Sciences and Systems Medicine at The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology. Associate Vice President of Research
University of Florida
University of South Florida
Jose Herazo-Maya, M.D.
Associate Professor Critical Care Medicine
University of South Florida
Yale School of Medicine
Naftali Kaminski, MD
Boehringer-Ingelheim Endowed Professor of Internal Medicine and Chief of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
Yale School of Medicine
Weill Cornell Medical College
Robert J. Kaner, M.D.
Professor of Clinical Medicine
Weill Cornell Medical College
University of Virgina
Imre D Noth, M.D.
Imre D Noth, MD Dudley F. Rochester Professor of Medicine Pulmonary Critical Care
University of Virigina
Baylor College of Medicine
Ivan O Rosas, M.D.
Section Chief of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine
National Jewish Health
David A. Schwartz, MD, MS Hyg, FRSM, FCAP
Distinguished Professor, Medicine Pulmonary Sciences & Critical Care Department Medicine Pulmonary Sciences & Critical Care Professional Titles Chair, Department of Medicine Director, Center for Genes, Environment, & Health
National Jewish Health
Travel Information and Directions
Nearest airport: Palm Beach International Airport
- Directions to The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology
- Palm Beach County, Florida visitor information
Hotel Information:
- Courtyard by Marriott Palm Beach Jupiter
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Palm Beach Gardens
- Hampton Inn Jupiter/Juno Beach
Directions to Campus:
Download a campus map here.
Directions from the North (via Florida Turnpike or I-95)
From the Turnpike, take exit 116 at Indiantown Road, and drive east to I-95. Go south one exit to Donald Ross Road (I-95 exit #83).
Exit and turn left (east) onto Donald Ross Road.
Take third left onto Central Boulevard.
Drive around the first traffic circle to the entrance of The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute (just beyond the intersection of Main Street).
Park in the Visitor parking near the building with the silver spire, at 120 Scripps Way.
Register in the lobby.
Directions from the South (via Florida Turnpike or I-95)
From the Turnpike, take exit 109 at PGA Boulevard, drive east to I-95 and then go north one exit to Donald Ross Road (I-95 exit #83).
Exit and turn right (east) onto Donald Ross Road.
Take third left onto Central Blvd.
Drive around the first traffic circle to the entrance of The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute (just beyond intersection of Main Street).
Park in the Visitor parking near the building with the silver spire, at 120 Scripps Way.
Register in the lobby.
Learn more about the Center
The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute is committed to advancing research on inflammatory diseases with it’s Center for Inflammation Sciences and Systems Medicine. Founded and Directed by Joe G.N. Garcia, MD, Associate Vice President for Research and Herbert K Wertheim Endowed professor. Learn more about the center here. Faculty positions are available. Learn about faculty openings here. For job openings for postdoctoral associates and other positions click here.
Questions?
Please contact Becki Nunn at 561-228-2030 or r.nunn@ufl.edu.