
PHA is excited to announce the launch of PHORWARD—Providers Helping Others Rise with Advocacy, Resilience and Direction—a webcast series created by the Women’s PHorum, with support from Gossamer Bio and the Pulmonary Hypertension Association.
This initiative aims to advance leadership, mentorship and research for women in pulmonary hypertension. Each 30-minute, non-CME session will feature expert insights, practical tools and inspirational stories followed by a brief Q&A.
Our fourth event, “The Art of Negotiation & Promotion Pathways” featuring Lana Melendres-Groves, MD and Namita Sood, MD (Moderator) takes place on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at:
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8:00-8:45 pm US ET
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7:00-7:45 pm US CT
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6:00-6:45 pm US MT
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5:00-5:45 pm US PT
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Register today for for this unique opportunity to learn and connect with colleagues in the PH community
Our Speakers for July 21 include:

Lana Melendres-Groves, MD
Director, Pulmonary Hypertension
University of New Mexico

Namita Sood MD, FCCP (Moderator)
Professor of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine
Director, UC Davis Advanced Lung Disease Program; Co-Director, UC Davis Pulmonary Hypertension Program
University of California, Davis
Other Speakers TBD
Our upcoming program schedule for 2026 will include:
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Date
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Topic
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Speakers
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Tuesday, July 21
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The Art of Negotiation & Promotion Pathways
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Lana Melendres-Groves, MD
Other Speakers TBD
Namita Sood, MD (Moderator)
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Tuesday, September 15
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Innovation Beyond the Clinic: Research, Advocacy & Systems Change
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Patty George, MD
Karla Cruz Morel, MD
Namita Sood, MD (Moderator)
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Tuesday, November 17
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Know Your Value: Understanding Billing and Institutional Impact
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Namita Sood, MD
Other Speakers TBD
Jean Elwing, MD (Moderator)
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For more information, contact: [email protected]