Sepsis Forum is a collaborative event bringing together researchers, healthcare providers, and survivors to drive innovation and equity in sepsis care.

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Co-hosted by the Pacific Northwest Sepsis Conference, the University of British Columbia’s Action on Sepsis Research Cluster, and partners, the Forum fosters cross-disciplinary conversations and shared learning across science, clinical care, and lived experience. This year’s forum will take place virtually on 23 October 2025 from 8:00 am to 2:15 pm PDT.

This year’s event explores timely topics, including artificial intelligence in early detection, personalized approaches to sepsis guidelines, improved coding and classification systems, multidisciplinary post-sepsis care, and community-driven advocacy. By creating an inclusive space for discussion and collaboration, Sepsis Forum aims to advance education, policy, and outcomes for all those impacted by sepsis.

Speakers

Opening & Closing Remarks

 

 

Session 1 - Artificial Intelligence in Early Sepsis Detection

 

 

 

 

Session 2 - Nuanced Care: Personalizing Guidelines of Sepsis Care

 

 

 

 

Session 3 - Sepsis Redefined: The Role of Coding and Classification

 

 

 

 

Session 4 - The Role of Multidisciplinary Teams in Post-Sepsis Recovery

 

 

 

 

 

Session 5 - Engaging Communities in Sepsis Prevention & Policy

 

 

 

 

Opening & Closing Remarks

David Carlbom

David Carlbom

Dr. David Carlbom is Medical Director, Respiratory Care Department and Attending Physician in the Medical and Trauma-Surgical Intensive Care Units at Harborview Medical Center. He is an Associate Professor of Medicine, Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. His passion is in early recognition and early resuscitation of critical ill patients. He is actively involved in leadership and teaching activities at the local, regional

First Nations land acknowledegement

Action on Sepsis operates on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples — xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We invite everyone to reflect on the traditional territories and land that they currently work and live on.

Action on Sepsis Research Cluster

Vancouver Campus

4088 Cambie St
Vancouver, British Columbia Canada V5Z 2X8

Research Excellence Clusters at UBC Vancouver is a joint initiative of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver and the Vice-President, Research and Innovation. Funding support for the clusters is provided by Academic Excellence Funds – UBC Vancouver.

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