Hawai’i, Asia, Pacific Island Alliance (HAPA) NTM and Bronchiectasis International Conference
Advancing NTM Research, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Patient Care
Join leading clinicians, researchers, healthcare professionals, and trainees from around the world for the NTM Conference 2027 in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. This multidisciplinary conference will explore the latest advances in Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) research, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and patient care.
- March 8-10, 2027
- Ala Moana Hotel | Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
Registration is Now Open
Select your attendee category and registration type using the button below. Secure online payment is processed through our registration system.
On-site registration will be available, subject to space availability. Single-day attendees may register for any day.
Registration Policy: Registration cancellations or changes must be submitted in writing no later than January 31, 2027. Refund requests received on or before January 31, 2027 will be subject to a $100 administrative processing fee. No refunds or credits will be issued after February 1, 2027.
Early Bird Pricing
July 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026
Regular Pricing
October 1, 2026 – March 10, 2027
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Hotel Accommodations
The official conference hotel is the Ala Moana Hotel, conveniently located in the heart of Honolulu adjacent to Ala Moana Center and minutes from Waikīkī.
Ala Moana Hotel
Conference organizers have secured hotel room blocks spanning three days before and after the conference. If hotel accommodations are needed beyond the conference programming dates, please contact the Ala Moana Hotel Reservations Desk and reference the “NTM Hawaii Conference” to speak with a reservationist regarding your specific dates.
Ala Moana Hotel Reservations Desk: (808) 955-4811
Conference Topics
- Cursed Duet: NTM and Bronchiectasis
- The reality of caring for NTM and Bronchiectasis patients in Hawai’i
- Under-recognized NTM/TB in the Philippines
- Perspectives on NTM Pulmonary Disease in Japan
- NTMPD and Bronchiectasis in Korea
- NTM and bronchiectasis treatments
- Mandating NTM Infections for Hawai’i
- Environmental Drivers of NTM – Lessons from Hawai’i
- Host Susceptibility to Infection and Bronchiectasis
- NTM and Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
- From Island Outbreaks to Safer Waters: HALTing NTM Acquisition in Healthcare Settings
- NTM Genomics and Bioinformatics
- Environmental mitigation strategies
- Utility and Real-Life Applications for NTM Phage Therapy
- Importance of the Patient Voice
- Improving detection of NTM: Novel biomarkers
- Cystic fibrosis and NTM in underrecognized populations
- Preclinical models for NTM and bronchiectasis
- Importance of NTM Reference Laboratories
- National Registries and Networks
- Applying NTM Science to Train the Next Generation
Expert Speakers
- Christine Akamine, MD (John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai’i)
- Whitney Brown, MD (Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Bethesda, MD & Inova Fairfax Hospital)
- Silvia Caceres, MS (National Jewish Health & University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
- Yvonne L. Chan, PhD (‘Iolani School, Honolulu, HI)
- Nikki Dagamac, Dr. rer. Nat. (University of Santo Tomas, Manila)
- Megan Devine, MD (University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler)
- Samuel Evans, MD (Hawai’i Pacific Health)
- Emily Henkle, PhD (Oregon Health and Science University)
- Hyung-Jun Kim, MD (Seoul National University)
- Amy Leitman JD (NTMir, Miami, FL)
- Qingyun Liu, PhD (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
- Hili Metjian, MD (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
- Jerry Nick, MD (National Jewish Health)
- Bo Ning, PhD (Tulane University)
- Kenneth Olivier, MD (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
- Max Salfinger, MD FAAM FIDSA ATSF (University of South Florida, Professor of Public Health Practice, retired)
- Buka Samten, MD (University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler)
- Ayako Shiozawa MD, PhD (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
- Colin Swenson, MD (Emory University)
- Edward Fong, MD (Hawai’i Pacific Health)
- Sarah Kemble, MD (Disease Outbreak Control Division, Hawai’i State Department of Health)
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 14.0 AMA PRA Category 1 credit TM. Participants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
Mahalo to our Sponsors!
Please reach out to the organizing committee to become a conference sponsor!
Please contact the Organizing Committee with any questions.
Jennifer R. Honda, PhD, ATSF
Conference Chair
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler
Jane E. Gross, MD PhD, ATSF
Conference Co-Chair
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Erlaine Bello, MD
Conference Co-Chair
University of Hawaii, John A Burns School of Medicine