Overview
The AirwaysCARE Forum 2026 marked the launch of the AirwaysCARE network, bringing together international experts in asthma, allergic rhinitis and airway diseases.
The scientific programme addresses current and emerging concepts in respiratory and allergic disease management, ranging from TSLP and Type 2 inflammation to paediatric asthma, IgE as a therapeutic target and the evolving role of biologics. The forum concludes with a discussion on the practical and clinical aspects of the AirwaysCARE network and its future development.
Learning Objectives
After watching the AirwaysCARE Forum 2026, participants will be able to:
- Understand the concept and objectives of the GA²LEN AirwaysCARE network and its collaboration with ARIA.
- Discuss the role of TSLP and Type 2 inflammation in asthma and airway allergies.
- Review approaches to primary and secondary prevention in pediatric asthma.
- Explore IgE as a consolidated therapeutic target in respiratory diseases.
- Discuss the potential role of earlier treatment with biologics in respiratory diseases.
Program
Welcome & Introduction to GA²LEN AirwaysCARE in collaboration with ARIA
Prof. Dr. Torsten Zuberbier
Prof. MD, PhD Jean Bousquet
Prof. Dr. Giorgio Walter Canonica
Chair: MD, PhD Assoc. Prof. Enrico Heffler
The Role of TSLP in Asthma and Airway Allergies
Prof. Dr. Mona Al Ahmad
Chair: MD, PhD, Prof. Pongsakorn Tantilipikorn
The Role of Type 2 (T2) Inflammation in Asthma and Airway Allergies
MD, PhD Assoc. Prof. Enrico Heffler
Chair: MD, PhD, Prof. Pongsakorn Tantilipikorn
Paediatric Asthma – Primary & Secondary Prevention
Prof. Nikos Papadopoulos
Chair: Assist. Prof. Dr. Maryam Al-Nesf
Anti-IgE in respiratory diseases: a consolidated target in the biosimilar era
Prof. Dr. med. J. Christian Virchow
Chair: Prof. Xunliang Tong
Earlier treatment with biologics in respiratory diseases: a new paradigm
Prof. Dr. Giorgio Walter Canonica
Chair: Prof. Dr. Piotr Kuna
Fireside Talk: Practical and Clinical Aspects of the AirwaysCARE Network
Prof. Dr. Giorgio Walter Canonica
Prof. Dr. Torsten Zuberbier
MD, PhD Assoc. Prof. Enrico Heffler
MD PhD, Prof. Pongsakorn Tantilipikorn
Assist. Prof. Dr. Maryam Al-Nesf
Prof. Dr. med. J. Christian Virchow
Prof. Nikos Papadopoulos
Prof. Dr. Piotr Kuna
Moderation: Prof. Dr. med. Ludger Klimek
AirwaysCARE Forum 2026
15 September 2026 | Berlin, Germany
