Rush University
Jie Li, PhD, RRT, RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS, FAARC, FCCM is a professor in the Respiratory Care program at Rush University and has been practicing in the field since 2004. She is highly active in academia, with 108 peer-reviewed publications across more than 30 journals, accumulating over 3,200 citations and an H-index of 26. Her research focuses on aerosol therapy, aerosol transmission risk evaluation, oxygen therapy, and prone positioning for critically ill patients. In addition to her research, she serves as a reviewer for over 20 scientific journals and is a Section Editor for the Respiratory Care Journal.
Effect of Flow Settings on Lung Impedance: A Randomized Crossover Study in Healthy Subjects
Sunday, March 22, 2026
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM Central Time
Disclosure(s): AARC: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing), Salary (Ongoing), Speaker/Honoraria (includes speakers bureau, symposia, and expert witness) (Ongoing); COPD foundation: Grant/Research Support (Terminated, November 5, 2025); Fisher & Paykel: Speaker/Honoraria (includes speakers bureau, symposia, and expert witness) (Terminated, November 5, 2025); MEK ICS Ltd: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing)
Assessing the Mechanism of Response to Prone Positioning in Intubated Patients Using Lung Ultrasound
Sunday, March 22, 2026
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM Central Time
Disclosure(s): AARC: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing), Salary (Ongoing), Speaker/Honoraria (includes speakers bureau, symposia, and expert witness) (Ongoing); COPD foundation: Grant/Research Support (Terminated, November 5, 2025); Fisher & Paykel: Speaker/Honoraria (includes speakers bureau, symposia, and expert witness) (Terminated, November 5, 2025); MEK ICS Ltd: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing)
Evaluation of Multiple AI Chatbots on Respiratory Therapist Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Sunday, March 22, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Central Time
Disclosure(s): AARC: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing), Salary (Ongoing), Speaker/Honoraria (includes speakers bureau, symposia, and expert witness) (Ongoing); COPD foundation: Grant/Research Support (Terminated, November 5, 2025); Fisher & Paykel: Speaker/Honoraria (includes speakers bureau, symposia, and expert witness) (Terminated, November 5, 2025); MEK ICS Ltd: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing)
Questionnaire Survey of Esophageal Pressure Measurement Use in Adult Intensive Care Units
Sunday, March 22, 2026
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM Central Time
Disclosure(s): AARC: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing), Salary (Ongoing), Speaker/Honoraria (includes speakers bureau, symposia, and expert witness) (Ongoing); COPD foundation: Grant/Research Support (Terminated, November 5, 2025); Fisher & Paykel: Speaker/Honoraria (includes speakers bureau, symposia, and expert witness) (Terminated, November 5, 2025); MEK ICS Ltd: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing)
Inhaled Antibiotics to Treat Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Monday, March 23, 2026
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Central Time
Disclosure(s): AARC: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing), Salary (Ongoing), Speaker/Honoraria (includes speakers bureau, symposia, and expert witness) (Ongoing); COPD foundation: Grant/Research Support (Terminated, November 5, 2025); Fisher & Paykel: Speaker/Honoraria (includes speakers bureau, symposia, and expert witness) (Terminated, November 5, 2025); MEK ICS Ltd: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing)
Effect of Lung Mechanics and Ventilator Mode on Aerosol Delivery
Monday, March 23, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Central Time
Disclosure(s): AARC: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing), Salary (Ongoing), Speaker/Honoraria (includes speakers bureau, symposia, and expert witness) (Ongoing); COPD foundation: Grant/Research Support (Terminated, November 5, 2025); Fisher & Paykel: Speaker/Honoraria (includes speakers bureau, symposia, and expert witness) (Terminated, November 5, 2025); MEK ICS Ltd: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing)
Synchronized Small Particles Mesh Nebulizer Performance Across Different Ventilator Settings
Monday, March 23, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Central Time
Disclosure(s): AARC: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing), Salary (Ongoing), Speaker/Honoraria (includes speakers bureau, symposia, and expert witness) (Ongoing); COPD foundation: Grant/Research Support (Terminated, November 5, 2025); Fisher & Paykel: Speaker/Honoraria (includes speakers bureau, symposia, and expert witness) (Terminated, November 5, 2025); MEK ICS Ltd: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing)
Comparisons of High-Flow Nasal Cannula With Noninvasive Ventilation in COPD Exacerbation
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Central Time
Disclosure(s): AARC: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing), Salary (Ongoing), Speaker/Honoraria (includes speakers bureau, symposia, and expert witness) (Ongoing); COPD foundation: Grant/Research Support (Terminated, November 5, 2025); Fisher & Paykel: Speaker/Honoraria (includes speakers bureau, symposia, and expert witness) (Terminated, November 5, 2025); MEK ICS Ltd: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing)
Impact of Respiratory Support on Lung Donation Rates: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Central Time
Disclosure(s): AARC: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing), Salary (Ongoing), Speaker/Honoraria (includes speakers bureau, symposia, and expert witness) (Ongoing); COPD foundation: Grant/Research Support (Terminated, November 5, 2025); Fisher & Paykel: Speaker/Honoraria (includes speakers bureau, symposia, and expert witness) (Terminated, November 5, 2025); MEK ICS Ltd: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing)
