Sample Conference Schedule

Early Registration - Participants
Grand Lobby South

WSRC Board Meeting
This meeting is open to the public. Please join us to learn more about what the WSRC is doing for you.
Suite 104

MSRC Board Meeting
Suite 105

EVENT: Presentation of Colors
Join our veterans as we open the 2022 NRRCC with a moving presentation of our flags.
Ballroom 2 & 3

EVENT: Exhibit Hall Grand Opening & Awards Ceremony
Sponsored by Core Staffing / rtNOW
Ballroom 2 & 3

Early Registration - Participants
Grand Lobby South

BREAKFAST (in Exhibit Hall)
Ballroom 2 & 3

Welcome Remarks (in Exhibit Hall)
Ballroom 2 & 3

Exhibit Hall
Ballroom 2 & 3

PLENARY: Excellence Defines Us – An Update from the NBRC
Lori Tinkler, MBA, ICE-CCP
Sponsored by National Board for Respiratory Care
Suites 110 & 111

[x] Lori Tinkler, MBA, ICE-CCP Lori M. Tinkler, MBA has 30+ years of experience with the National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc. (NBRC). She joined the NBRC in 1991 and was named chief executive officer in January 2018. As CEO, Ms. Tinkler oversees the operation of the NBRC executive office, is the primary liaison to the Board of Trustees and its committees and focuses on the strategy and vision of the organization to help further the respiratory care profession. Ms. Tinkler speaks frequently at state and national respiratory care meetings and interacts with leaders across the profession. Lori is a leading expert in the development and management of certification programs and has a strong background in organizational change and development as well as testing and measurement. Ms. Tinkler was named one of the Top 25 Women Who Mean Business in Kansas City by the Kansas City Business Journal, and is active as a mentor for young professionals within the greater Kansas City business community. In addition, she volunteers on several local and national boards and committees, including the Johnson County (KS) Community College Foundation, the Advisory Board for the Johnson County Community College Respiratory Care Program, the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) Respiratory Care NetWork Steering Committee, as well as several others.

LUNCH

How to Make Sense of Ventilator Modes
Bill Letourneau, MA, RRT, RRT-ACCS
Suites 110 & 111

[x] Bill Letourneau, MA, RRT, RRT-ACCS Bill has been a respiratory therapist for over twenty years, the last eight years have been with the Mayo Clinic. Bill received his respiratory therapy education at St Paul College and went on to receive his Bachelors and Masters degrees from Concordia University in St Paul, Minnesota. He is currently the Vice President of the Minnesota Society for Respiratory Care and the Chair of the Clinicians Advisory Committee for the American Thoracic Society.

Student Survivor Hour
Lori Tinkler, MBA, ICE-CCP
Sponsored by National Board for Respiratory Care
Suites 110 & 111

[x] Lori Tinkler, MBA, ICE-CCP Lori M. Tinkler, MBA has 30+ years of experience with the National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc. (NBRC). She joined the NBRC in 1991 and was named chief executive officer in January 2018. As CEO, Ms. Tinkler oversees the operation of the NBRC executive office, is the primary liaison to the Board of Trustees and its committees and focuses on the strategy and vision of the organization to help further the respiratory care profession. Ms. Tinkler speaks frequently at state and national respiratory care meetings and interacts with leaders across the profession. Lori is a leading expert in the development and management of certification programs and has a strong background in organizational change and development as well as testing and measurement. Ms. Tinkler was named one of the Top 25 Women Who Mean Business in Kansas City by the Kansas City Business Journal, and is active as a mentor for young professionals within the greater Kansas City business community. In addition, she volunteers on several local and national boards and committees, including the Johnson County (KS) Community College Foundation, the Advisory Board for the Johnson County Community College Respiratory Care Program, the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) Respiratory Care NetWork Steering Committee, as well as several others.

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Confessions of a First Year RT
Franz Schuttenhelm, MS, RRT, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS
Suites 110 & 111

[x] Franz Schuttenhelm, MS, RRT, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS Current Position- Program Director, Respiratory Therapy, Western Technical College President-Elect, WSRC Prior Experience- Gundersen Health System, 2005-2015- Worked in all areas of the hospital, including Neonatal Transport Team member and Lead Therapist. I’ve always felt blessed at what the profession of Respiratory Therapy has done for me. I’ve done my best over the years to advocate for the profession and all within it. As an instructor, I’ve especially felt fortunate in helping shape the future of this profession and beyond. I’m extremely proud of each and every one of my current and former students. Become a SUPER RT!

NBRC Exam Preparation - Panel Presentation
Franz Schuttenhelm, MS, RRT, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS
Joe Punzel, BS, RRT
Stephanie Holst, MS, RRT
Alicia Stock, BS, RRT
Suites 110 & 111

[x] Franz Schuttenhelm, MS, RRT, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS Current Position- Program Director, Respiratory Therapy, Western Technical College President-Elect, WSRC Prior Experience- Gundersen Health System, 2005-2015- Worked in all areas of the hospital, including Neonatal Transport Team member and Lead Therapist. I’ve always felt blessed at what the profession of Respiratory Therapy has done for me. I’ve done my best over the years to advocate for the profession and all within it. As an instructor, I’ve especially felt fortunate in helping shape the future of this profession and beyond. I’m extremely proud of each and every one of my current and former students. Become a SUPER RT!

[x] Joe Punzel, BS, RRT Current Position – Instructor in the Respiratory Therapy program at Madison College. Have been in this position for 10 years Prior experience – Worked at University of Wisconsin Hospital for 16 years holding a variety of roles including staff therapist, charge therapist and pediatric critical care transport therapist. Neonatal and pediatric respiratory care is my passion. It’s where I started out and is one of my favorite classes to teach.

[x] Stephanie Holst, MS, RRT Stephanie has been a respiratory therapist for 11 years. Stephanie graduated from the University of Minnesota/Mayo School of Health Sciences with her bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care. She also holds a master’s degree in Leadership from Northeastern University. Stephanie has been involved in education since early in her career and spent 7 years in staff education and management before transitioning into the role of Director of Clinical Education for the University of Minnesota/Mayo Clinic School of Health Science’s Respiratory Therapy program. Stephanie has worked in a variety of settings, with the bulk of her direct patient care experience within intensive care and emergency medicine. Stephanie has had the privilege of interacting with learners across the world in a variety of disciplines. Her professional interests include simulation, mentorship, and improving relationships within interdisciplinary teams through experiential learning.

[x] Alicia Stock, BS, RRT Alicia Stock has been a Respiratory Therapist for 9 years. She originally obtained an Associates from Lake Superior College and then went back to obtain a Bachelor’s of Pulmonary Sciences from Concordia. Now she is in the process of obtaining her Master’s in Leadership from St. Catherine University. Alicia spent most of her career in Respiratory wearing many hats, preceptor, clinical educator, committee lead, charge therapist, and simulation coordinator. She recently transitioned into the role of Director of Clinical Education for St. Catherine University’s Respiratory Care Program. Alicia has worked with many different types of patients from Neonatal to Adult Critical Care and has educated all ages.

Return to the Roaring 20's
Sponsored by Core Staffing / rtNOW
University Hall - Doubletree Hotel

Early Registration - Participants
Grand Lobby South

BREAKFAST
Grand Lobby South

Welcome Remarks
Suites 112 & 113

PLENARY: Excellence Defines Us – An Update from the NBRC
Lori Tinkler, MBA, ICE-CCP
Sponsored by National Board for Respiratory Care
Suites 112 & 113

[x] Lori Tinkler, MBA, ICE-CCP Lori M. Tinkler, MBA has 30+ years of experience with the National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc. (NBRC). She joined the NBRC in 1991 and was named chief executive officer in January 2018. As CEO, Ms. Tinkler oversees the operation of the NBRC executive office, is the primary liaison to the Board of Trustees and its committees and focuses on the strategy and vision of the organization to help further the respiratory care profession. Ms. Tinkler speaks frequently at state and national respiratory care meetings and interacts with leaders across the profession. Lori is a leading expert in the development and management of certification programs and has a strong background in organizational change and development as well as testing and measurement. Ms. Tinkler was named one of the Top 25 Women Who Mean Business in Kansas City by the Kansas City Business Journal, and is active as a mentor for young professionals within the greater Kansas City business community. In addition, she volunteers on several local and national boards and committees, including the Johnson County (KS) Community College Foundation, the Advisory Board for the Johnson County Community College Respiratory Care Program, the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) Respiratory Care NetWork Steering Committee, as well as several others.

How to ICU: Basic Principles of Intensivising
Dr. Ronald A. Reilkoff, MD
Suites 112 & 113

[x] Dr. Ronald A. Reilkoff, MD Ronald Reilkoff, MD, is a pulmonologist and critical care physician who cares for adult patients in need of lung and critical care. Dr. Reilkoff sees his patients at Fairview Southdale Hospital. His clinical interests include alpha I anti-trypsin deficiency, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, interstitial lung disease and ICU ultrasound. In addition, Dr. Reilkoff is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School.

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How Does High Velocity Therapy Compare to NiPPV? Understanding Mask-Free NIV in the Context of Hypercapnia
Matthew S. Pavlichko, MS, RRT, RRT-NPS
Sponsored by Vapotherm
Suites 112 & 113

[x] Matthew S. Pavlichko, MS, RRT, RRT-NPS Matt has been in the field for over 25 years and has enjoyed a long career in South Central Pennsylvania and North Carolina as a respiratory therapist, educator, manager, and director, managing all aspects of respiratory care. Matt has multiple publications and the honor in speaking across the country on leadership and management topics. Matt holds degrees from the University of St. Francis in Health Care Leadership and Training & Development as well as Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist designation from the NBRC. He has been an active member of the AARC, NCSRC, and PSRC. Matt currently serves as the President for the Pennsylvania Society for Respiratory Care and a founding member of the Leadership Association for Respiratory Services. Matt is married to his wonderful wife Heather, who is also a respiratory therapist, and they have a loving 14-year-old son Chase.

Biomarkers in Acute Lung Injury
Dr. Maneesh Bhargava, MD, PhD
Suites 112 & 113

[x] Dr. Maneesh Bhargava, MD, PhD Dr. Bhargava is an Associate Professor of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at the University of Minnesota. He received his medical training at King Georges Medical College in India and received his PhD from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Bhargava is the recipient of the 2022 M Physicians Clinical Excellence Award and is a Fellow of the College of Chest Physicians. Dr. Bhargava’s research interests include investigating biomarkers of pulmonary fibrosis in sarcoidosis and molecular phenotyping in acute respiratory distress syndrome.

LUNCH

Blood Banks & Blood Donation
Dr. David C. Mair, MD
Suites 112 & 113

[x] Dr. David C. Mair, MD David Mair is Divisional Chief Medical Officer (DCMO) for the American Red Cross Biomedical Services’ North Central and Central Atlantic Divisions and has also served as the Senior Medical Director for the MN-Dakotas Blood Services Region since 2005. As DCMO, Dr. Mair supervises ARC Transfusion Medicine physicians who serve hospitals throughout the Upper Midwest and Central Atlantic U.S. Additionally, Dr. Mair is an attending physician in transfusion medicine/therapeutic apheresis and an assistant director of the blood bank at University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis and provides medical coverage to the Minneapolis VA transfusion service.

Exhibit Hall
Ballroom 2 & 3

Return to the Roaring 20's
Sponsored by Core Staffing / rtNOW
University Hall - Doubletree Hotel

Early Registration - Participants
Grand Lobby South

BREAKFAST
Grand Lobby South

Welcome Remarks
Suite 104

Surgical Repair of the Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Dr. D. Dean Potter, MD
Suite 104

[x] Dr. D. Dean Potter, MD Dr. D. Dean Potter is the chair of the Division of Pediatric Surgery at Mayo Clinic Rochester. He completed his general surgery training at Mayo Clinic Rochester in 2007. He then completed a fellowship in General Pediatric and Thoracic Surgery at the University of Colorado Denver. He has worked closely with the fetal maternal medicine team on fetal thoracic resections and tracheal occlusion for congenital diaphragmatic hernia.

PLENARY: Excellence Defines Us – An Update from the NBRC
Lori Tinkler, MBA, ICE-CCP
Sponsored by National Board for Respiratory Care
Suite 104

[x] Lori Tinkler, MBA, ICE-CCP Lori M. Tinkler, MBA has 30+ years of experience with the National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc. (NBRC). She joined the NBRC in 1991 and was named chief executive officer in January 2018. As CEO, Ms. Tinkler oversees the operation of the NBRC executive office, is the primary liaison to the Board of Trustees and its committees and focuses on the strategy and vision of the organization to help further the respiratory care profession. Ms. Tinkler speaks frequently at state and national respiratory care meetings and interacts with leaders across the profession. Lori is a leading expert in the development and management of certification programs and has a strong background in organizational change and development as well as testing and measurement. Ms. Tinkler was named one of the Top 25 Women Who Mean Business in Kansas City by the Kansas City Business Journal, and is active as a mentor for young professionals within the greater Kansas City business community. In addition, she volunteers on several local and national boards and committees, including the Johnson County (KS) Community College Foundation, the Advisory Board for the Johnson County Community College Respiratory Care Program, the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) Respiratory Care NetWork Steering Committee, as well as several others.

Exhibit Hall (with LUNCH)
Ballroom 2 & 3

Neonatal Noisy Breathing
Dr. Joshua Wiedermann, MD
Suite 104

[x] Dr. Joshua Wiedermann, MD Josh Wiedermann, M.D., is a pediatric otolaryngology-head and neck surgeon who specializes in complex airway disease, head and neck tumors and congenital malformations. His primary areas of focus are: Endoscopic and open airway surgery for diseases such as subglottic/tracheal stenosis, vocal cord paralysis or vascular compression (In both children and adults), head and neck tumors (benign and malignant), lymphovascular malformations, sinus disease and sinonasal tumors and surgery for complex sleep apnea and sleep disordered breathing. Dr. Wiedermann lived in Ethiopia following his training helping to establish an academic otolaryngology-head and neck surgery residency program. He will continue his international work and teaching while also researching methods to improve global surgery and global surgical outcomes. In addition to his clinical and surgical activities, Dr. Wiedermann is active in research and education, providing mentorship to learners of all levels. He authors expert content in otolaryngology.

Asthma Biologics
Dr. Patrick Arndt, MD
Suite 104

[x] Dr. Patrick Arndt, MD Pat Arndt is an adult Pulmonary and Critical care physician at the University of Minnesota who cares for patients with a wide variety of pulmonary conditions including patients with pulmonary vasculitis and airway disease. In addition, he has significant experience in caring for patients with pulmonary complications after hematopoetic stem cell transplant.

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Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage
Dr. Nadir Demirel, MD, MSCR
Suite 104

[x] Dr. Nadir Demirel, MD, MSCR He is currently working at Pediatric Pulmonology as an assistant professor at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine. He is graduated from the University of Istanbul, Turkey. He did his residency at Schneider Children’s Hospital in New York and fellowship at the University of Miami. He moved to Mayo Clinic in 2018 after working at the University of Minnesota for 5 years. He has special interest in neuromuscular diseases, noninvasive ventilation, hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasis and cystic fibrosis. He is currently the director of Pediatric Program at Mayo Clinic Cystic Fibrosis Center. He is a member of DPAM Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

Return to the Roaring 20's
Sponsored by Core Staffing / rtNOW
University Hall - Doubletree Hotel

Early Registration - Participants
Grand Lobby South

BREAKFAST
Grand Lobby South

Welcome Remarks
Suites 110 & 111

PLENARY: AARC 2.0
Sherri Tooley, BSRT, RRT-NPS, CPFT, AE-C, FAARC
Sponsored by American Association for Respiratory Care & Monaghan
Suites 110 & 111

[x] Sherri Tooley, BSRT, RRT-NPS, CPFT, AE-C, FAARC Graduate of SUNY Upstate Medical University’s advanced Cardiorespiratory Program. Specialized in Pediatrics and Neonatology for many years. Worked in MANY care settings and most recently 11 years as a hospital based RT Educator for a hospital system until leaving last week to go to Draeger-STIMIT as a Sr. Product Manager involved in research. Spent many years in the House of Delegates including 2 years as house secretary before moving to the board of directors. Currently the AARC President 2021-2022.

Airway Clearance for Patients with COPD using Oscillatory Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP) Devices
Judy Schloss, MBA, RRT-NPS, AE-C
Sponsored by Monaghan
Suites 110 & 111

[x] Judy Schloss, MBA, RRT-NPS, AE-C Judy Schloss is currently the Clinical Manager for Monaghan Medical Corporation and brings more than 25 years of experience as a Cardiopulmonary/ECMO Specialist and Education Coordinator from the M Health Hospital System. Judy is active in the Respiratory community and is serving her second term as the secretary for the MSRC.

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PLENARY: The Professionalism of the RT Profession During the COVID-19 Response
Bill Letourneau, MA, RRT, RRT-ACCS
Suites 110 & 111

[x] Bill Letourneau, MA, RRT, RRT-ACCS Bill has been a respiratory therapist for over twenty years, the last eight years have been with the Mayo Clinic. Bill received his respiratory therapy education at St Paul College and went on to receive his Bachelors and Masters degrees from Concordia University in St Paul, Minnesota. He is currently the Vice President of the Minnesota Society for Respiratory Care and the Chair of the Clinicians Advisory Committee for the American Thoracic Society.

PLENARY: Optimizing Aerosol Drug Delivery During HFNC Delivery
Arzu Ari, PhD, RRT, PT, CPFT, FAARC, FCCP
Sponsored by Aerogen
Suites 110 & 111

[x] Arzu Ari, PhD, RRT, PT, CPFT, FAARC, FCCP Dr. Arzu Ari is a physical therapist and a respiratory therapist with 25 years of experience as a manager, clinician, educator, and researcher. She is the Associate Dean for Research at the College of Health Professions and teaches in the Department of Respiratory Care at Texas State University. Dr. Ari’s primary area of research is aerosol medicine. Her interest in research has manifested in 81 abstracts, 80 peer-reviewed articles, 16 book chapters, two clinical practice guidelines, and two books. She gave more than 300 presentations at conferences worldwide. Dr. Ari has been recognized as an outstanding faculty and received 29 prestigious awards for her accomplishments in research and education. Her work received the prestigious Monaghan/Trudell Award for Aerosol Technique Development three times in the past ten years. She received the Mitchell Baran Achievement Award for Clinical Excellence in Aerosol and Airway Clearance Therapies. Dr. Ari is the Associate Editor of the Canadian Journal for Respiratory Care and the Guest Editor of Pharmaceutics. She serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Aerosol Medicine. As a strong advocate for the development of the respiratory care profession worldwide, Dr. Ari has served as the Governor of Turkey at the International Respiratory Care Council for 25 years and promotes the profession of respiratory care around the world. Dr. Ari has also served on numerous committees of the American College of Chest Physicians, American Respiratory Care Foundation, International Society for Aerosols in Medicine, American Association for Respiratory Care, COPD Foundation, Turkish Respiratory Society. Dr. Ari is also the Chair of the International Education Recognition System.

LUNCH

Operation Gotham: NYC COVID-19 Experience
MSgt David Pasko, RRT
Suites 110 & 111

[x] MSgt David Pasko, RRT David J. Pasko is a registered respiratory therapist at the Mayo Clinic where he primarily works in the Medical Intensive Care Unit. David is also a Master Sergeant in the US Air Force.

Organ Donation
Cathy Dudley, RN, BSN
Rebecca Hilson
Sarah Schroeder, RRT
Sponsored by LifeSource & UW Organ and Tissue Donation
Suites 110 & 111

[x] Cathy Dudley, RN, BSN Cathy has a dynamic background to draw from when caring for individuals and their families. She has been carrying out that duty with her devoted work as a R.N. and minister for over 30 years. She fosters lasting relationships and connections that are deeply rooted in devotion, compassion, and professionalism. She began her professional journey in South Dakota where she received her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing. After realizing her desire to support people spiritually, she then earned her Bachelor’s degree in Theology in Kansas. Cathy has worked in many areas of nursing, as well as leadership level responsibilities as a Minister. She and her husband along with their two daughters, have called Rochester home for over 10 years. Along with the fun family life, Cathy enjoys working with their two fur babies: a Flat-Coated Retriever and a Maine Coon cat. She is currently getting them ready for therapy work in the future. Cathy is currently the Senior Hospital Partner Liaison for Mayo Clinic hospitals with Lifesource the Upper Midwest Organ Procurement Organization. She serves families whose loved ones give the precious gifts of life through organ and tissue donation. She also works in the Decedent Affairs office as a specialist helping families navigate next steps after the loss of their loved one. Cathy is a Board member for the Gift of Life Transplant House and is the resident Chaplain for the guests there. The individuals that spend time with Cathy appreciate and trust her care and concern for them. She is committed to excellence and carries that out in every area of her life.

[x] Rebecca Hilson Rebecca Hilson, Tissue Program Coordinator, has been part of the hospital services team with UW Organ and Tissue Donation for just under eight years. She works with approximately 40 hospitals throughout Wisconsin promoting organ and tissue donation. Rebecca started her donation career having worked for Wisconsin’s first tissue bank Milwaukee tissue bank for 12 years. She prides herself on working collaboratively with UW OTD’s hospital partners to build strong donation programs to ultimately, to provide the highest level of care and compassion to donors and their families. Donation and transplantation has touched her personally – her brother Steve was the grateful recipient of a kidney/pancreas transplant for 28 years.

[x] Sarah Schroeder, RRT Sarah Schroeder, RRT, is a 2002 Graduate of Mid-State Technical College. She is the Respiratory Clinical Educator and will celebrate 22 years with Aspirus Wausau Hospital in October of 2022. She works closely with UW OTD, is a member of Aspirus’ Organ & Tissue Donation committee and is a designated requestor for the state of Wisconsin. She has a personal connection to organ donation as her father was a recipient of a kidney and pancreas in 1996 which sparked her interest in healthcare. Her father received another lifesaving donation in 2018 which was a completely different journey as she knew all of the amazing work that was being done on the donor side to prepare for her father’s donation. Sarah has made it a focus to be a support for her colleagues, donor families and recipients throughout the donation journey.

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Pediatric OSA Patients and Nasal High Flow Therapy
Sue Hoefs, CCSH, RPSGT
Sponsored by Fisher & Paykel
Suites 110 & 111

[x] Sue Hoefs, CCSH, RPSGT Sue Hoefs, CCSH, RPSGT, has worked in the field of Sleep Medicine for 27 years. She was a sleep technologist at Aurora Healthcare for nearly 20 years. She has won several awards for her service to the AAST. The Wisconsin Sleep Society was started nearly 20 years ago and she was a member of the inaugural board of directions. Sue presents at sleep conferences nationwide and plans the Wisconsin Sleep Society conferences. She is currently employed by Fisher & Paykel Healthcare.

Student Event: Golden Lungs "5K Fun Run" for Cystic Fibrosis
Grand Lobby South

Early Registration - Participants
Grand Lobby South

BREAKFAST
Grand Lobby South

Welcome Remarks
Suites 112 & 113

PLENARY: Optimizing Aerosol Drug Delivery During HFNC Delivery
Arzu Ari, PhD, RRT, PT, CPFT, FAARC, FCCP
Sponsored by Aerogen
Suites 112 & 113

[x] Arzu Ari, PhD, RRT, PT, CPFT, FAARC, FCCP Dr. Arzu Ari is a physical therapist and a respiratory therapist with 25 years of experience as a manager, clinician, educator, and researcher. She is the Associate Dean for Research at the College of Health Professions and teaches in the Department of Respiratory Care at Texas State University. Dr. Ari’s primary area of research is aerosol medicine. Her interest in research has manifested in 81 abstracts, 80 peer-reviewed articles, 16 book chapters, two clinical practice guidelines, and two books. She gave more than 300 presentations at conferences worldwide. Dr. Ari has been recognized as an outstanding faculty and received 29 prestigious awards for her accomplishments in research and education. Her work received the prestigious Monaghan/Trudell Award for Aerosol Technique Development three times in the past ten years. She received the Mitchell Baran Achievement Award for Clinical Excellence in Aerosol and Airway Clearance Therapies. Dr. Ari is the Associate Editor of the Canadian Journal for Respiratory Care and the Guest Editor of Pharmaceutics. She serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Aerosol Medicine. As a strong advocate for the development of the respiratory care profession worldwide, Dr. Ari has served as the Governor of Turkey at the International Respiratory Care Council for 25 years and promotes the profession of respiratory care around the world. Dr. Ari has also served on numerous committees of the American College of Chest Physicians, American Respiratory Care Foundation, International Society for Aerosols in Medicine, American Association for Respiratory Care, COPD Foundation, Turkish Respiratory Society. Dr. Ari is also the Chair of the International Education Recognition System.

PLENARY: AARC 2.0
Sherri Tooley, BSRT, RRT-NPS, CPFT, AE-C, FAARC
Sponsored by American Association for Respiratory Care & Monaghan
Suites 112 & 113

[x] Sherri Tooley, BSRT, RRT-NPS, CPFT, AE-C, FAARC Graduate of SUNY Upstate Medical University’s advanced Cardiorespiratory Program. Specialized in Pediatrics and Neonatology for many years. Worked in MANY care settings and most recently 11 years as a hospital based RT Educator for a hospital system until leaving last week to go to Draeger-STIMIT as a Sr. Product Manager involved in research. Spent many years in the House of Delegates including 2 years as house secretary before moving to the board of directors. Currently the AARC President 2021-2022.

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What We Have Learned From COVID-19 When Treating Lung Injury
Dr. Alice Gallo de Moraes, MD
Sponsored by Hamilton Medical
Suites 112 & 113

[x] Dr. Alice Gallo de Moraes, MD Dr. Alice Gallo de Moraes, MD, is a staff Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine physician & Assistant Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic. Interested in mechanical ventilation, critical illness in patients with end stage liver disease & pleural diseases. Dr. Gallo is also on the Editorial Board for Respiratory Care Journal. Dr Gallo enjoys traveling, cooking & running.

PLENARY: The Professionalism of the RT Profession During the COVID-19 Response
Bill Letourneau, MA, RRT, RRT-ACCS
Suites 112 & 113

[x] Bill Letourneau, MA, RRT, RRT-ACCS Bill has been a respiratory therapist for over twenty years, the last eight years have been with the Mayo Clinic. Bill received his respiratory therapy education at St Paul College and went on to receive his Bachelors and Masters degrees from Concordia University in St Paul, Minnesota. He is currently the Vice President of the Minnesota Society for Respiratory Care and the Chair of the Clinicians Advisory Committee for the American Thoracic Society.

LUNCH

Understanding How Lung Ultrasound Can Help Ventilatory Management
Dr. Alain Broccard, MD, FCCP
Suites 112 & 113

[x] Dr. Alain Broccard, MD, FCCP Dr Broccard is a pulmonary and critical care physician and a professor of Medicine at the Medical School of the University of Minnesota. His research has focused on ventilator-induced lung injury, prone position and the interactions between ventilation and hemodynamic conditions. Dr Broccard has given multiple lectures on the use of point of care ultrasound in critically ill patients. He currently serves as the Medical Director for the Respiratory Therapy Program of St Paul College, in St Paul, MN.

The Physiology of Mechanical Ventilation
Dr. Gustavo Cortes Puentes, MD
Suites 112 & 113

[x] Dr. Gustavo Cortes Puentes, MD Dr. Gustavo Cortes Puentes specializes in pulmonary & critical care medicine. Dr. Cortes Puentes is a Senior Associate Consultant at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota and has an academic rank of Assistant Professor of Medicine. He graduated from his medical school in Neiva, Colombia with his medical degree in 2008.

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Trauma Stuff and Things: Discussion and Scenarios
Theresa Brunetto, RN, MSN, CCRN, FNP-BC
Suites 112 & 113

[x] Theresa Brunetto, RN, MSN, CCRN, FNP-BC I obtained both my BSN and MSN from University of WI – Eau Claire. I have worked as bedside RN at Luther Hospital Med-Tele and CCU (for 10yrs), Flight Nurse with Mayo One and North AirCare Helicopters (for 20yrs), Clinical Instructor for the Education Dept (for ever), NP on SMHs 6MB D&E Cardiothoracic Surgery/ Heart-Lung Transplant Unit (for 1.5yrs), back to MCHS-Eau Claire Hospital as the Trauma NP (for 15.5yrs) and recently transitioned to Intensivist NP role in Critical Care. My skills/ areas of expertise involve the care of critically ill or injured patients in ER, CCU, prehospital or hospital floor realms. My professional goals include transitioning into my new CCU role as I work my way from novice back to expert again. Recent appointment to Instructor in Surgery academic rank. My hobbies include reading, crocheting afghans, doilies and sleeping mats for the homeless, spending time with my kids, 8grandkids and 2granddogs, boating, snowmobiling and cabin time with my husband and our dog Penny.

Student Event: Golden Lungs "5K Fun Run" for Cystic Fibrosis
Grand Lobby South

Registration - Participants
Grand Lobby South

BREAKFAST
Grand Lobby South

Welcome Remarks
Suite 104

PLENARY: The Professionalism of the RT Profession During the COVID-19 Response
Bill Letourneau, MA, RRT, RRT-ACCS
Suite 104

[x] Bill Letourneau, MA, RRT, RRT-ACCS Bill has been a respiratory therapist for over twenty years, the last eight years have been with the Mayo Clinic. Bill received his respiratory therapy education at St Paul College and went on to receive his Bachelors and Masters degrees from Concordia University in St Paul, Minnesota. He is currently the Vice President of the Minnesota Society for Respiratory Care and the Chair of the Clinicians Advisory Committee for the American Thoracic Society.

PLENARY: Optimizing Aerosol Drug Delivery During HFNC Delivery
Arzu Ari, PhD, RRT, PT, CPFT, FAARC, FCCP
Sponsored by Aerogen
Suite 104

[x] Arzu Ari, PhD, RRT, PT, CPFT, FAARC, FCCP Dr. Arzu Ari is a physical therapist and a respiratory therapist with 25 years of experience as a manager, clinician, educator, and researcher. She is the Associate Dean for Research at the College of Health Professions and teaches in the Department of Respiratory Care at Texas State University. Dr. Ari’s primary area of research is aerosol medicine. Her interest in research has manifested in 81 abstracts, 80 peer-reviewed articles, 16 book chapters, two clinical practice guidelines, and two books. She gave more than 300 presentations at conferences worldwide. Dr. Ari has been recognized as an outstanding faculty and received 29 prestigious awards for her accomplishments in research and education. Her work received the prestigious Monaghan/Trudell Award for Aerosol Technique Development three times in the past ten years. She received the Mitchell Baran Achievement Award for Clinical Excellence in Aerosol and Airway Clearance Therapies. Dr. Ari is the Associate Editor of the Canadian Journal for Respiratory Care and the Guest Editor of Pharmaceutics. She serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Aerosol Medicine. As a strong advocate for the development of the respiratory care profession worldwide, Dr. Ari has served as the Governor of Turkey at the International Respiratory Care Council for 25 years and promotes the profession of respiratory care around the world. Dr. Ari has also served on numerous committees of the American College of Chest Physicians, American Respiratory Care Foundation, International Society for Aerosols in Medicine, American Association for Respiratory Care, COPD Foundation, Turkish Respiratory Society. Dr. Ari is also the Chair of the International Education Recognition System.

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PLENARY: AARC 2.0
Sherri Tooley, BSRT, RRT-NPS, CPFT, AE-C, FAARC
Sponsored by American Association for Respiratory Care & Monaghan
Suite 104

[x] Sherri Tooley, BSRT, RRT-NPS, CPFT, AE-C, FAARC Graduate of SUNY Upstate Medical University’s advanced Cardiorespiratory Program. Specialized in Pediatrics and Neonatology for many years. Worked in MANY care settings and most recently 11 years as a hospital based RT Educator for a hospital system until leaving last week to go to Draeger-STIMIT as a Sr. Product Manager involved in research. Spent many years in the House of Delegates including 2 years as house secretary before moving to the board of directors. Currently the AARC President 2021-2022.

Navigating the Ethics of End-of-Life Care in Pediatrics
Dr. Jennifer Needle, MD, MDH
Suite 104

[x] Dr. Jennifer Needle, MD, MDH Jennifer Needle, MD, MPH is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Bioethics at the University of Minnesota. She is the Associate Division Director for Pediatric Critical Care at Masonic Children’s Hospital. Dr. Needle is the Co-Chair of the UMMC Ethics Committee and Consult Service as well as a Co-Lead for the MHealth Fairview System Clinical Ethics Service that providers ethics consults, education, and support to the hospitals within the MHealth Fairview system. Her academic work focuses on pediatric palliative and end-of-life care, specifically in mechanisms to ensure culturally appropriate care at the end of life for ethnically diverse communities.

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Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome of Children (MIS-C)
Dr. Dominic O. Co, MD, PhD
Suite 104

[x] Dr. Dominic O. Co, MD, PhD Dominic Co obtained his medical degree at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL and a PhD in immunology at the University of Wisconsin – Madison in Madison, WI. He completed a residency in pediatrics and fellowship in pediatric rheumatology at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI. He remained there as an attending until returning to Madison as a faculty in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin. He has played a significant role in the development of guidelines for the management of patients with MIS-C.

The Expanding Role of Telemedicine
Dr. Jennifer Fang, MD, MS, FAAP
Suite 104

[x] Dr. Jennifer Fang, MD, MS, FAAP Dr. Fang received her medical degree from the Mayo Clinic School of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford University. She completed her fellowship training in neonatal-perinatal medicine at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Fang also holds a master’s degree in the Science of Health Care Delivery from Arizona State University. Dr. Fang is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics. She serves as the Medical Director of Mayo Clinic’s Teleneonatology Program, which serves 19 community hospitals in a two-state region. She has published extensively on teleneonatology and is frequently invited to share her expertise nationally and internationally. Dr. Fang serves on the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Telehealth Care Executive Committee and the International Hospital Federation Global Steering Committee for Telehealth.

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Caring for a Complex Medical Child - A Family Experience
Chelsea, mom
Sponsored by Pediatric Home Service
Suite 104

Student Event: Golden Lungs "5K Fun Run" for Cystic Fibrosis
Grand Lobby South

Registration - Participants
Grand Lobby South

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Grand Lobby South

Welcome Remarks
Suites 110 & 111

Spirometry Made Easy
Lisa Knepper, RRT, RPFT
Sponsored by MGC Diagnostics
Suites 110 & 111

[x] Lisa Knepper, RRT, RPFT Lisa Knepper has been in the Pulmonary Diagnostics Field for nearly 25 years. For the last 15 years she has been in charge of the training department for MGC Diagnostics. Making Education a top priority for MGC.

Single Breath Diffusing Capacity
Ralph Cook, RRT, RPFT
Sponsored by MGC Diagnostics
Suites 110 & 111

[x] Ralph Cook, RRT, RPFT Ralph Cook has been in the Pulmonary Diagnostics Field for nearly 40 years having ran a cardiopulmonary department in a 300 bed hospital. He brings his expertise and love of Diagnostics. Ralph has been with MGC Diagnostics for almost 30 years.

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Whole Body Plethysmography
Jake Tudorica, MS, MHA
Sponsored by MGC Diagnostics
Suites 110 & 111

[x] Jake Tudorica, MS, MHA Jake brings his love of teaching and has a vast knowledge of everything pulmonary! He has been with MGC for nearly 3 years sharing his knowledge with colleagues and customers alike.

Bronchial Challenge Testing
Jake Tudorica, MS, MHA
Sponsored by MGC Diagnostics
Suites 110 & 111

[x] Jake Tudorica, MS, MHA Jake brings his love of teaching and has a vast knowledge of everything pulmonary! He has been with MGC for nearly 3 years sharing his knowledge with colleagues and customers alike.