PVRI 2025 Rio - Embracing Heterogeneity

Our PVRI 2025 Annual Congress ' PVRI 2025 Rio: Embracing Heterogeneity' will be hosted in the vibrant and captivating city of Rio de Janeiro at the Windsor Convention & Expo Centre, R. Martinho de Mesquita, 129 - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20031-204, Brazil.

Esteemed experts, healthcare professionals, and researchers from around the globe will converge in this iconic city to share groundbreaking insights, foster collaborations, and advance our collective mission towards conquering Pulmonary Vascular Diseases (PVDs). 

Programme overview

Pre-meetings 

• 29 January: 
  • 08:00-16:00: Innovative Drug Development Initiative (IDDI) Meeting 
  • 08:00-16:00: Infection in Pulmonary Vascular Disease (iPVD) Consortium Meeting 
  • 08:00-12:00: Paediatric Task Force Meeting 
  • 12:00-18:00: PAH-ICON: International Consortium for Genetic Studies in PAH Meeting 
  • 16:00-18:00: High Altitude Task Force Meeting

Main congress

• 30 January: Heterogeneity in the presentation of Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) 
  • Session 1: Establishing the framework for the classification and diagnosis of PH worldwide 
  • Session 2: Risk stratification and treatment in the new era of PH therapeutics 
• 31 January: Heterogeneity in the pathobiology of PH 
  • Session 3: Vascular heterogeneity in chronic lung disease 
  • Session 4: Heterogeneity in PH associated with heart disease 
• 1 February: Learning from heterogeneity to improve outcomes in PH 
  • Session 5: The individual exposome and its contribution to PH heterogeneity 
  • Session 6: Quantifying therapeutic responses 
  • Session 7: Leveraging disease heterogeneity in clinical trial design

Social & networking events

The Congress will include a welcome drinks reception, poster presentations and the opportunity to attend the following functions. All functions are free to attend, apart from the Gala Dinner, which is $60 per person. Please book onto the functions when your register for Congress.

Women in PH Luncheon

Following our successful Luncheon in PVRI 2024 London, we are delighted to bring to you the Women in PH Luncheon at PVRI 2025 Rio. “Women in PH” began as a way to support educational opportunities for women in PH and strengthen their professional network, aimed at building an inclusive, diverse community. We strive to unite and amplify women’s voices to strengthen their collective interests. We look forward to another exhilarating event. We are very grateful to United Therapeutics Corporation for sponsoring this Luncheon.

Career Catalyst Luncheon: Speed Mentoring for Early Career PH Professionals

This new Career Catalyst Luncheon will offer micro-mentoring opportunities to early-career PH professionals and trainees. We’ll facilitate networking and connection-building between early-career PH professionals and provide opportunities to connect with renowned senior and mid-career PH researchers in a welcoming and informal setting. If you’re an early career colleague, we hope you’ll join us!

Gala Dinner & Awards Evening

Join us for an evening of celebration at our Gala Dinner & Awards Evening, where excellence will be honoured and memories made. Together, we’ll celebrate the impact each member of our community makes with good food and wine, a DJ, and a Bossa Nova band.

Preliminary Programme

Nestled between lush mountains and the sparkling Atlantic Ocean, Rio de Janeiro offers an unforgettable backdrop for our congress. It promises not only an intellectually stimulating experience but also an opportunity to immerse yourself in Brazil's rich culture, breathtaking landscapes, and warm hospitality. Join us as we embark on this exhilarating journey of discovery, innovation, and camaraderie in one of the world's most captivating cities. 

Congress prices

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Registrations 

Registrations will opening on 29 July 2024.

Abstract submissions

Abstract submissions will opening on 29 July 2024. Please see the Abstract guidance, terms & conditions.

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