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Monday, March 23, 2026
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Central Time
Thought Leader: Making Sepsis the Next Success Story in Global Health (William C. Shoemaker Honorary Lecture)
Ndidiamaka Musa, MD, , FCCM
– Seattle Children's Hospital
Niranjan Kissoon, MD, MBBS, FRCP(C)
– British Columbia's Children's Hosp.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Central Time
Thought Leader: Making Sepsis the Next Success Story in Global Health (William C. Shoemaker Honorary Lecture)
Location: W375ABC
Ndidiamaka Musa, MD, , FCCM
– Seattle Children's Hospital
Niranjan Kissoon, MD, MBBS, FRCP(C)
– British Columbia's Children's Hosp.
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Central Time
When Sedation Doesn't Work
Gabrielle Horstman, MD
– Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Pharmacology
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Central Time
When Sedation Doesn't Work
Location: W375D
Gabrielle Horstman, MD
– Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Pharmacology
9:50 AM - 10:05 AM
Central Time
Reaching the Point of Saturation: Influence of Receptors on Sedative Response
Ahmed Taha, MD
– HCA (Hospital Corporation of America)
Pharmacology
10:05 AM - 10:20 AM
Central Time
Alternative Treatments: Ketofol and Other Combinations That Optimize Sedative Outcomes
Lisa D. Burry, PharmD, PhD, FCCM, FCCP (she/her/hers)
Pharmacology
10:20 AM - 10:35 AM
Central Time
Nonpharmacologic Approaches to Agitation and Delirium
Charlotte A. Thomas, DNP, AGACNP-BC, CCRN
– Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista
Pharmacology
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Central Time
Augmented Reality, Simulation-Based Design, and Other Cutting-Edge Educational Tools in Critical Care
Ken Tegtmeyer, MD, FAAP, FCCM
– Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Professional Development and Education
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Central Time
Augmented Reality, Simulation-Based Design, and Other Cutting-Edge Educational Tools in Critical Care
Location: W181
Ken Tegtmeyer, MD, FAAP, FCCM
– Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Professional Development and Education
9:50 AM - 10:05 AM
Central Time
Reality Is What We Make It, Virtual, Mixed, or Augmented in Critical Care Education
Matthew Zackoff, MD, MEd
– Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Professional Development and Education
10:05 AM - 10:20 AM
Central Time
Using Simulation Beyond the Mock Code
Kiran Hebbar, MD, FCCM (he/him/his)
– Emory University Hospital
Professional Development and Education
10:20 AM - 10:35 AM
Central Time
Exploiting the 3D World for Critical Care Education: Photogrammetry, 3D Printing, and App Development
Ken Tegtmeyer, MD, FAAP, FCCM
– Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Professional Development and Education
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Central Time
ABCs of Vasoplegia
Kristie Hertel, CCRN, DNP, ACNP-BC (she/her/hers)
– ECU Health Medical Center
Cardiovascular
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Central Time
ABCs of Vasoplegia
Location: W187
Kristie Hertel, CCRN, DNP, ACNP-BC (she/her/hers)
– ECU Health Medical Center
Cardiovascular
9:50 AM - 10:05 AM
Central Time
Angiotensin 2
Patrick M. Wieruszewski, BCCCP, PharmD
– Mayo Clinic
10:05 AM - 10:20 AM
Central Time
Methylene Blue: The Better B
Gretchen Sacha, BCCCP, PharmD, FCCM
– Cleveland Clinic
Cardiovascular
10:20 AM - 10:35 AM
Central Time
Hydroxycobalamin: The Newest B
Saraschandra Vallabhajosyula, MD, MSc, , FCCM
– Warren Alpert School of Medicine
Cardiovascular
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Central Time
Year in Review: Respiratory Care
Donna Tanner, RRT-ACCS, MBA (she/her/hers)
– Cleveland Clinic
Eric Kriner, RRT
– MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Pulmonary
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Central Time
Year in Review: Respiratory Care
Location: W179
Donna Tanner, RRT-ACCS, MBA (she/her/hers)
– Cleveland Clinic
Eric Kriner, RRT
– MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Pulmonary
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Central Time
What's New and Different in the Surviving Sepsis Campaign 2026
Craig Coopersmith, MD, MCCM (he/him/his)
– Emory University Hospital
Daniel De Backer, Non-Member Physician
– Chirec Hospitals
Sepsis
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Central Time
What's New and Different in the Surviving Sepsis Campaign 2026
Location: W375ABC
Craig Coopersmith, MD, MCCM (he/him/his)
– Emory University Hospital
Daniel De Backer, Non-Member Physician
– Chirec Hospitals
Sepsis
9:50 AM - 10:05 AM
Central Time
Key Aspects of Surviving Sepsis Campaign Methods
Waleed Alhazzani, MD, MSc, FRCPC
– McMaster University
Sepsis
10:05 AM - 10:20 AM
Central Time
New and Revised Surviving Sepsis Campaign Recommendations
Hallie Prescott, MD, MSc, FACP
– University of Michigan
Massimo Antonelli, MD (he/him/his)
Sepsis
10:20 AM - 10:35 AM
Central Time
Applicability of Surviving Sepsis Campaign to Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Mervyn Mer
– Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Central Time
Proven or Premature? The Neurocritical Care Studies Face-Off
Archana Hinduja, MD
– Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Neuroscience
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Central Time
Proven or Premature? The Neurocritical Care Studies Face-Off
Location: W184
Archana Hinduja, MD
– Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Neuroscience
9:50 AM - 10:00 AM
Central Time
Pro: Battle of the Brain bleeds: Debating Code ICH
Stephan A. Mayer, MD
– Henry Ford Health System
Neuroscience
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Central Time
Con: Battle of the Brain bleeds: Debating Code ICH
Neeraj Naval, Non-Member Physician
– Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
Neuroscience
10:10 AM - 10:20 AM
Central Time
Pro: The ZODIAC Trial: Reading the Stars or Just a Stroke of Luck?
Anne Alexandrov, Professional Member HP
Neuroscience
10:20 AM - 10:30 AM
Central Time
Con: The ZODIAC Trial: Reading the Stars or Just a Stroke of Luck?
Ruchira Jha, MD, MSc
Neuroscience
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Central Time
Precision, Innovation, and Relentless Improvement: Rethinking Standardization in the PICU
Peta Alexander, MBBS, FRACP, FCICM
– Boston Children's Hospital
Christopher Horvat, MD, MHA
– University of Pittsburgh
Research
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Central Time
Precision, Innovation, and Relentless Improvement: Rethinking Standardization in the PICU
Location: W185
Peta Alexander, MBBS, FRACP, FCICM
– Boston Children's Hospital
Christopher Horvat, MD, MHA
– University of Pittsburgh
Research
9:50 AM - 9:59 AM
Central Time
Building a Culture of Continuous, Patient-Centered Learning
Peta Alexander, MBBS, FRACP, FCICM
– Boston Children's Hospital
Research
9:59 AM - 10:08 AM
Central Time
AI and Actively Learning Systems: The Future of Pediatric Critical Care
Christopher Horvat, MD, MHA
– University of Pittsburgh
Research
10:08 AM - 10:17 AM
Central Time
Rethinking Quality Improvement in Pediatric Critical Care
Amanda Bettencourt, PhD, CCNS (she/her/hers)
– University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
Research
10:17 AM - 10:26 AM
Central Time
Centralization Versus Individualization: The Corporatization Challenge
Jeffrey Geppert, JD
Research
10:26 AM - 10:35 AM
Central Time
Clinical Trial Design for the Future of Pediatric Critical Care
Ryan Barbaro, MD, MS
– University of Michigan Health System
Research
9:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Central Time
Stand and Deliver
Rajit Basu, MD, MS, FCCM (he/him/his)
– Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Patient and Family Support
9:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Central Time
Stand and Deliver
Location: W186
Rajit Basu, MD, MS, FCCM (he/him/his)
– Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Patient and Family Support
9:50 AM - 10:10 AM
Central Time
Stand and Deliver
Michael G S Shashaty, MD, MS, FCCM (he/him/his)
– University of Pennsylvania
Patient and Family Support
10:10 AM - 11:45 AM
Central Time
Yes, And-Admired Leadership
Kelly Leonard (he/him/his)
– The Second City
Patient and Family Support
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Central Time
Connect and Converse: The Pros and Cons of Telecritical Care
Fiona A. Winterbottom, CCRN, CNS, DNP, MSN (she/her/hers)
– Ochsner Medical Center
Fiona A. Winterbottom, CCRN, CNS, DNP, MSN (she/her/hers)
– Ochsner Medical Center
Krzysztof Laudanski, MD, PhD, FCCM
– Mayo Clinic
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Central Time
Connect and Converse: The Pros and Cons of Telecritical Care
Location: W183B
Fiona A. Winterbottom, CCRN, CNS, DNP, MSN (she/her/hers)
– Ochsner Medical Center
Fiona A. Winterbottom, CCRN, CNS, DNP, MSN (she/her/hers)
– Ochsner Medical Center
Krzysztof Laudanski, MD, PhD, FCCM
– Mayo Clinic
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Central Time
Connect and Converse: Increase Your Impact Through SCCM Journals
Jonathan Sevransky, MD, MHS, FCCM
– Emory University Hospital
Robert C. Tasker, MA, MD, MBBS, FRCP
– Boston Children's Hospital
Tamas Szakmany, MD, PhD, MBE, FCCM (he/him/his)
– Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Paul Checchia, MD, FACC, FCCM
– Texas Childrens Hospital
Heather Meissen, DNP, FCCM
– Emory University Hospital
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Central Time
Connect and Converse: Increase Your Impact Through SCCM Journals
Location: W183C
Jonathan Sevransky, MD, MHS, FCCM
– Emory University Hospital
Robert C. Tasker, MA, MD, MBBS, FRCP
– Boston Children's Hospital
Tamas Szakmany, MD, PhD, MBE, FCCM (he/him/his)
– Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Paul Checchia, MD, FACC, FCCM
– Texas Childrens Hospital
Heather Meissen, DNP, FCCM
– Emory University Hospital
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Central Time
Critical Care Under Pressure: Sustaining the Workforce and Infrastructure Amid Rising Demands
Jose Pascual-Lopez, MD, PhD, FACS, FCCM, FRCSC
– University of Pennsylvania
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Central Time
Critical Care Under Pressure: Sustaining the Workforce and Infrastructure Amid Rising Demands
Location: W178
Jose Pascual-Lopez, MD, PhD, FACS, FCCM, FRCSC
– University of Pennsylvania
11:01 AM - 11:12 AM
Central Time
The Impact of Federal Funding Reductions on Research
Michelle Ng Gong, MD, MS (she/her/hers)
– Montefiore Medical Center
11:12 AM - 11:24 AM
Central Time
Trends in Nurse and Advanced Practice Provider Workforce in the ICU
Rebekah Marsh, BSN, RN, CCRN (she/her/hers)
– American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
11:24 AM - 11:36 AM
Central Time
CC Physician shortages
Neil Freedman (he/him/his)
11:36 AM - 11:48 AM
Central Time
Lack of Available ICU Beds and Resources to Meet Increasing Numbers of ICU Patients
Cherylee W. J Chang, FCCM, MD, FNCS, FACP (she/her/hers)
– Duke University Medical Center
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Central Time
Atrial Fibrillation at the Cutting Edge
Lauren Tezak
– Texas Childrens Hospital
Cardiovascular
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Central Time
Atrial Fibrillation at the Cutting Edge
Location: W181
Lauren Tezak
– Texas Childrens Hospital
Cardiovascular
11:05 AM - 11:20 AM
Central Time
Addressing Comorbidities in Atrial Fibrillation
Brittany Turpin, PharmD, PhD, BCCCP
– Wolters Kluwer Health
Cardiovascular
11:20 AM - 11:35 AM
Central Time
Avoiding Stroke and Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation
Caitlin E. Kulig, PharmD
– Rutgers Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
Cardiovascular
11:35 AM - 11:50 AM
Central Time
Rate Versus Rhythm Control
Aniket S. Rali, MD, FACC (he/him/his)
– Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Cardiovascular
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Central Time
2026 Updates to the Surviving Sepsis Campaign International Guidelines for Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock in Children
Scott L. Weiss, MD, FCCM
– Nemours Childrens Hospital
Sepsis
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Central Time
2026 Updates to the Surviving Sepsis Campaign International Guidelines for Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock in Children
Location: W185
Scott L. Weiss, MD, FCCM
– Nemours Childrens Hospital
Sepsis
11:05 AM - 11:20 AM
Central Time
What’s New in Recognition and Management of Infection, Hemodynamics, and Resuscitation
Claudio Flauzino De Oliveira, MD
Sepsis
11:20 AM - 11:35 AM
Central Time
What’s New in Ventilation, Metabolic, Adjunctive, and Immunologic Therapies and Long-Term Outcomes
Karen Choong, MB, BCh, FRCP(C) (she/her/hers)
– McMaster Children's Hospital
Sepsis
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Central Time
Every Breath You Take: PEEP and Recruitment Maneuvers in ARDS
Robert Hyzy, MD, MCCM
– University of Michigan Health System
Donna Tanner, RRT-ACCS, MBA (she/her/hers)
– Cleveland Clinic
Pulmonary
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Central Time
Every Breath You Take: PEEP and Recruitment Maneuvers in ARDS
Location: W375D
Robert Hyzy, MD, MCCM
– University of Michigan Health System
Donna Tanner, RRT-ACCS, MBA (she/her/hers)
– Cleveland Clinic
Pulmonary
11:05 AM - 11:15 AM
Central Time
The Ins and Outs of Recruitment Manuevers
Robert Hyzy, MD, MCCM
– University of Michigan Health System
Pulmonary
11:15 AM - 11:25 AM
Central Time
Driving Pressure Use in ARDS: What Do the Data Show?
Jen-Ting Tina Chen, MD, MS
– UCSF Health
Pulmonary
11:25 AM - 11:35 AM
Central Time
PEEP in ARDS: What Do the Guidelines Say?
Nida Qadir, MD
– David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Pulmonary
11:35 AM - 11:45 AM
Central Time
Updated Neuromuscular Blocker Guidelines: To Block or Not to Block, That Is Not the Only Question
Brian Erstad, PharmD, , MCCM (he/him/his)
– University of Arizona College of Pharmacy
AARTI SARWAL, MD, FCCM (she/her/hers)
– Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Central Time
Stroke Showdown: Rapid-Fire Strategies for Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Cerebral Emergencies
Karen Berger, BCCCP, BCPS, PharmD
– Nova Southeastern University
Shweta Goswami, MD
– Cleveland Clinic
Neuroscience
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Central Time
Stroke Showdown: Rapid-Fire Strategies for Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Cerebral Emergencies
Location: W179
Karen Berger, BCCCP, BCPS, PharmD
– Nova Southeastern University
Shweta Goswami, MD
– Cleveland Clinic
Neuroscience
11:05 AM - 11:20 AM
Central Time
Pharmacy to Dose: Stroke Edition
Salia Farrokh, PharmD, BCCCP, FNCS
– Johns Hopkins Hospital
Neuroscience
11:20 AM - 11:35 AM
Central Time
More Than Just Choosing the Dose of Aspirin: Stroke Care in the ICU
Casey Albin, MD
– Emory University
Neuroscience
11:35 AM - 11:50 AM
Central Time
INTREPID Study
David Greer, MD, MA, FCCM (he/him/his)
– Boston Medical Center
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Central Time
Pro/Con: Are Mandatory Vaccinations for Critical Care Workers Effective?
Kenneth Remy, MD, MSc, MSCI, FCCM
– Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Ramzy Rimawi, MD
– Emory University School of Medicine
Immunology
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Central Time
Pro/Con: Are Mandatory Vaccinations for Critical Care Workers Effective?
Location: W184
Kenneth Remy, MD, MSc, MSCI, FCCM
– Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Ramzy Rimawi, MD
– Emory University School of Medicine
Immunology
11:05 AM - 11:25 AM
Central Time
Pro: Vaccinations Should Be Mandatory for Critical Care Clinicians
Kelly Cawcutt, MD, MS, FCCM (she/her/hers)
– University of Nebraska Medical Center
Immunology
11:25 AM - 11:45 AM
Central Time
Con: Vaccinations Should Not Be Mandatory for Critical Care Clinicians
Gavin Harris, Non-Member Physician
– Emory University School of Medicine
Immunology
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Central Time
Critical Care Under Siege: Safeguarding ICU Teams From Workplace Violence
Shari A. Toomey, MBA, RRT, NPS, FCCM
– Carilion Clinic
William s. Miles, MD, FCCM (he/him/his)
– null
Behavioral Health and Well-Being
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Central Time
Critical Care Under Siege: Safeguarding ICU Teams From Workplace Violence
Location: W187
Shari A. Toomey, MBA, RRT, NPS, FCCM
– Carilion Clinic
William s. Miles, MD, FCCM (he/him/his)
– null
Behavioral Health and Well-Being
11:05 AM - 11:20 AM
Central Time
Code Calm: Recognizing and De-escalating Danger on the Front Line
Shari A. Toomey, MBA, RRT, NPS, FCCM
– Carilion Clinic
Behavioral Health and Well-Being
11:20 AM - 11:35 AM
Central Time
Building a Violence-Free ICU
Gilman Allen, MD, FCCM (he/him/his)
– University of Vermont Medical Center
Behavioral Health and Well-Being
11:35 AM - 11:50 AM
Central Time
Innovate to Mitigate: Emerging Strategies to Combat Workplace Violence
Lewis J. Kaplan, MD, FACS, FCCP (he/him/his)
– Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
Behavioral Health and Well-Being
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Central Time
Connect and Converse: The Spectrum and Scope of Pediatric Critical Care Work Models
Rajit Basu, MD, MS, FCCM (he/him/his)
– Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
K. Sarah Hoehn, MD, MBE
– University of Chicago Medical Center
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Central Time
Connect and Converse: The Spectrum and Scope of Pediatric Critical Care Work Models
Location: W183B
Rajit Basu, MD, MS, FCCM (he/him/his)
– Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
K. Sarah Hoehn, MD, MBE
– University of Chicago Medical Center
11:35 AM - 11:50 AM
Central Time
2026 Updates to the Surviving Sepsis Campaign International Guidelines for Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock in Children
11:35 AM - 11:50 AM
Central Time
Implementation of the 2026 Pediatric Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines Across Settings of Various Resource Levels
Suchitra Ranjit, MD, FCCM
– Apollo Hospitals
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Central Time
Thought Leader: Medicine, Media, and My Journey: The Impact of "The Pitt" Medical Drama Series (Ake Grenvik Honorary Lecture)
Lillian Liang Emlet, MD, MS, FCCM (she/her/hers)
– University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Sylvia Owusu-Ansah, MD, MPH, FAAP
– University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Central Time
Thought Leader: Medicine, Media, and My Journey: The Impact of "The Pitt" Medical Drama Series (Ake Grenvik Honorary Lecture)
Location: W375D
Lillian Liang Emlet, MD, MS, FCCM (she/her/hers)
– University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Sylvia Owusu-Ansah, MD, MPH, FAAP
– University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Central Time
Lifetime Achievement Award: Hindsights Bring Insights
Kwame Akuamoah-Boateng, DNP, ACNP-BC, FCCM (he/him/his)
– Virginia Commonwealth University Health
Maurene A. Harvey, MPH, MCCM
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Central Time
Lifetime Achievement Award: Hindsights Bring Insights
Location: W184
Kwame Akuamoah-Boateng, DNP, ACNP-BC, FCCM (he/him/his)
– Virginia Commonwealth University Health
Maurene A. Harvey, MPH, MCCM
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Central Time
Living in the Gray: Supporting Patients, Families, and Clinicians in the Face of Serious Critical Illness and Death
Jaime Leigh Jump Jump, DO (she/her/hers)
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Central Time
Living in the Gray: Supporting Patients, Families, and Clinicians in the Face of Serious Critical Illness and Death
Location: W185
Jaime Leigh Jump Jump, DO (she/her/hers)
1:35 PM - 1:45 PM
Central Time
Our Why: Imagine a Color That Doesn’t Exist
Jaime Leigh Jump Jump, DO (she/her/hers)
1:45 PM - 1:55 PM
Central Time
Biopsychosocial Awareness
Faith Kinnear, APRN
1:55 PM - 2:05 PM
Central Time
More Than We Expected: A Memoir
James Robinson, MD
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Central Time
ARDS Subtyping: The Future of Guiding Clinical Intervention
Laura Evans, MD, MSc, FCCM
– University of Washington Medical Center
Epidemiology Outcomes
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Central Time
ARDS Subtyping: The Future of Guiding Clinical Intervention
Location: W181
Laura Evans, MD, MSc, FCCM
– University of Washington Medical Center
Epidemiology Outcomes
1:31 PM - 1:40 PM
Central Time
ARDS Clinical Research: Data Collection Toward Avancing Phenotypes
Location: W181
Wesley Self, MD, MPH
– Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Epidemiology Outcomes
1:40 PM - 1:50 PM
Central Time
ARDS Precision Medicine
Location: W181
Michael Matthay
– University of California San Francisco
Epidemiology Outcomes
1:50 PM - 2:00 PM
Central Time
Tools for Precision Therapy for Critical Illness (ARDS, Sepsis): Correlating to Treatment Effect
Location: W181
Diego A. Rey, PhD
– Endpoint Health Inc
Epidemiology Outcomes
2:00 PM - 2:10 PM
Central Time
Type To Treat: BARDA’s Subtyping Program
Location: W181
Kimberly Sciarretta (she/her/hers)
Epidemiology Outcomes
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Central Time
Advancing Sepsis Diagnostics: Implementing Novel Biomarkers and Technologies in the ED and ICU
Kenneth Remy, MD, MSc, MSCI, FCCM
– Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Vanessa Nomellini, MD, PhD
– University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Immunology
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Central Time
Advancing Sepsis Diagnostics: Implementing Novel Biomarkers and Technologies in the ED and ICU
Location: W187
Kenneth Remy, MD, MSc, MSCI, FCCM
– Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Vanessa Nomellini, MD, PhD
– University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Immunology
1:35 PM - 1:50 PM
Central Time
The Science Behind Emerging Sepsis Biomarkers: What Do They Measure and Why Do They Matter?
Scott Brakenridge, MD
– University of Washington School of Medicine
Immunology
1:50 PM - 2:05 PM
Central Time
Implementing Novel Sepsis Diagnostics in the Emergency Department and ICU: Practical Considerations
Jerry J. Zimmerman, MD, PhD, MCCM (he/him/his)
– Seattle Children's Hospital
Immunology
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Central Time
ACCM Convocation and SCCM Awards Presentation
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Central Time
ACCM Convocation and SCCM Awards Presentation
Location: W375ABC
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Central Time
Advanced Practice Providers Networking Session
Danielle Miltz, PA-C
– Emory University Hospital
Brett Hogan, ACNP, BSN, MS, RN
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Central Time
Advanced Practice Providers Networking Session
Location: W186
Danielle Miltz, PA-C
– Emory University Hospital
Brett Hogan, ACNP, BSN, MS, RN
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Central Time
Childhood Vaccine Side Effect: Adulthood
Adrienne Randolph, MD, MS, FCCM
– Boston Children's Hospital
Epidemiology Outcomes
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Central Time
Childhood Vaccine Side Effect: Adulthood
Location: W178
Adrienne Randolph, MD, MS, FCCM
– Boston Children's Hospital
Epidemiology Outcomes
3:20 PM - 3:35 PM
Central Time
Vaccine-Preventable Diseases in the ICU: The Data Behind the Crisis
Adrienne Randolph, MD, MS, FCCM
– Boston Children's Hospital
Epidemiology Outcomes
3:35 PM - 3:50 PM
Central Time
The Science of Childhood Vaccinations: How They Prevent ICU Admissions
Christopher P. Montgomery, MD
– Nationwide Children's Hospital At Ohio State University
Epidemiology Outcomes
3:50 PM - 4:05 PM
Central Time
Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy and Misinformation: Vaccine Prioritization in High-Risk Populations: What Matters Most?
Joshua Cooper, MD (he/him/his)
– Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital
Epidemiology Outcomes
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Central Time
Too Few Nurses . . . Too Many Deaths?
Richard H. Speicher, M.D.
– UH Rainbow Babies and Children's/Case Western Reserve School of Medicine
Epidemiology Outcomes
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Central Time
Too Few Nurses . . . Too Many Deaths?
Location: W375D
Richard H. Speicher, M.D.
– UH Rainbow Babies and Children's/Case Western Reserve School of Medicine
Epidemiology Outcomes
3:20 PM - 3:35 PM
Central Time
Where Did All the Nurses Go?
Marcia K. Johansson, ACNP, DNP, ACNP-BC
– University of Florida
Epidemiology Outcomes
3:35 PM - 3:50 PM
Central Time
Why Does Having Fewer Nurses Lead to Worse Outcomes?
Kwame Akuamoah-Boateng, DNP, ACNP-BC, FCCM (he/him/his)
– Virginia Commonwealth University Health
Epidemiology Outcomes
3:50 PM - 4:05 PM
Central Time
Where Do We Go From Here?
Amy Kiefer
Epidemiology Outcomes
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Central Time
Pro/Con: Improved Outcomes Using Guidelines or Personalized Care
Donna Tanner, RRT-ACCS, MBA (she/her/hers)
– Cleveland Clinic
Epidemiology Outcomes
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Central Time
Pro/Con: Improved Outcomes Using Guidelines or Personalized Care
Location: W187
Donna Tanner, RRT-ACCS, MBA (she/her/hers)
– Cleveland Clinic
Epidemiology Outcomes
3:20 PM - 3:40 PM
Central Time
How Guidelines Improve Clinical Outcomes
Sandra Kane-Gill, MSc, PharmD, FCCP (she/her/hers)
– University of Pittsburgh
Epidemiology Outcomes
3:40 PM - 4:00 PM
Central Time
Precision Medicine Should Be Used Instead of Guidelines
Paul Wischmeyer, MD, EDIC, FASPEN (he/him/his)
– Duke University School of Medicine
Epidemiology Outcomes
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Central Time
Beyond the Hype: Implementing Technologies, AI, and ML in Critical Care
An-Kwok Wong, MD, PhD
– Duke University Medical Center
Administration
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Central Time
Beyond the Hype: Implementing Technologies, AI, and ML in Critical Care
Location: W181
An-Kwok Wong, MD, PhD
– Duke University Medical Center
Administration
3:20 PM - 3:35 PM
Central Time
Implementing Decision Support: What Works, What Fails, and How to Get It Right
Svetlana Herasevich, MD, MS (she/her/hers)
– Mayo Clinic
Administration
3:35 PM - 3:50 PM
Central Time
Making the EHR Smarter: Reducing Clicks, Improving Data Flow, and Enhancing Usability
Adel Bassily-Marcus, MD
– Yale Medicine
Administration
3:50 PM - 4:05 PM
Central Time
Interoperability and Real-Time Data: Breaking Down Silos in Decision-Making
Brian P. Murray, PharmD, BCCCP
– University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy
Administration
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Central Time
Discovery: When Research Goes Wrong
Laurence W. Busse, MBA, FCCM
– Emory Johns Creek Hospital
Research
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Central Time
Discovery: When Research Goes Wrong
Location: W184
Laurence W. Busse, MBA, FCCM
– Emory Johns Creek Hospital
Research
3:20 PM - 3:35 PM
Central Time
From Bench to Bedside: Bridging the Translational Gap in Critical Care Research
Sheila Alexander, BSN, PhD, RN, FCCM (she/her/hers)
– University of Pittsburgh
Research
3:35 PM - 3:50 PM
Central Time
Misinterpretation in Critical Care Research: Navigating Biases
Siddharth Dugar, MD, FCCM
– Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Research
3:50 PM - 4:05 PM
Central Time
Statistical Pitfalls in Critical Care Trials: A Guide for Researchers
Michelle Ng Gong, MD, MS (she/her/hers)
– Montefiore Medical Center
Research
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Central Time
Year in Review: Telecritical Care Medicine
Sonia Everhart, BCCCP, BCPS, PharmD (she/her/hers)
– Atrium Health
Professional Development and Education
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Central Time
Year in Review: Telecritical Care Medicine
Location: W179
Sonia Everhart, BCCCP, BCPS, PharmD (she/her/hers)
– Atrium Health
Professional Development and Education
3:20 PM - 3:30 PM
Central Time
Redefining Telecritical Care Trends and Evolving Care Models in 2026
Andre L. Holder, MD, MS, FCCM
– Emory University School of Medicine
Professional Development and Education
3:30 PM - 3:40 PM
Central Time
Revolutionizing Healthcare with Ethical and Responsible AI
Krzysztof Laudanski, MD, PhD, FCCM
– Mayo Clinic
Professional Development and Education
3:40 PM - 3:50 PM
Central Time
Expanding the Role of Virtual Nursing
Teresa rincon, BSN, PhD, FCCM
Professional Development and Education
3:50 PM - 4:00 PM
Central Time
The State of Telepharmacy
Carrie Griffiths, PharmD, BCCCP (she/her/hers)
– W. G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Professional Development and Education
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Central Time
Pediatric ECMO: A Story That Begins and Ends at the Bedside
Melania M. Bembea, MD, MPH, PhD
– Johns Hopkins University
Lauren R. Sorce, PhD, RN, CPNP-AC/PC, FAAN, FCCM (she/her/hers)
– Ann and Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago
Pediatrics
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Central Time
Pediatric ECMO: A Story That Begins and Ends at the Bedside
Location: W185
Melania M. Bembea, MD, MPH, PhD
– Johns Hopkins University
Lauren R. Sorce, PhD, RN, CPNP-AC/PC, FAAN, FCCM (she/her/hers)
– Ann and Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago
Pediatrics
3:20 PM - 3:30 PM
Central Time
This Is What ECMO Looked Like for My Child and Family
Kim Rodriguez, N/A (she/her/hers)
Pediatrics
3:30 PM - 3:40 PM
Central Time
Defining and Addressing Adverse Events for Pediatric ECMO to Improve Outcomes
Peta Alexander, MBBS, FRACP, FCICM
– Boston Children's Hospital
Pediatrics
3:40 PM - 3:50 PM
Central Time
Can Translational Science and Bioengineering Principles Inform Bedside ECMO Care?
Owen J. McCarty, PhD (he/him/his)
Pediatrics
3:50 PM - 4:00 PM
Central Time
Leveraging Improved Use of Technology to Optimize Pediatric ECMO Care
Ryan Barbaro, MD, MS
– University of Michigan Health System
Pediatrics
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Central Time
Connect and Converse: Finding Your Niche in Critical Care
Diane Delzingaro Gorman, RN (she/her/hers)
– Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Abhishek Bhardwaj, MD, FACP
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Central Time
Connect and Converse: Finding Your Niche in Critical Care
Location: W183B
Diane Delzingaro Gorman, RN (she/her/hers)
– Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Abhishek Bhardwaj, MD, FACP
