About WABIP
About WABIP

Overview

The World Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (WABIP) is a non-profit organization officially registered in Tokyo, Japan, and consists of over 12,500 medical professionals representing more than 65 regional and national societies.

The mission of this international organization is to connect a growing network of specialized medical doctors, health care professionals and industry/technology experts devoted to the art and science of airway, lung and esophageal diseases.

We are committed to the use of new technologies to improve physician performance and communication so that patients may more rapidly benefit from the increasing number of medical and surgical procedures available for the diagnosis and treatment of airway, lung, esophageal and pleural diseases.

The WABIP welcomes individuals and groups to experience the benefits of membership and collegiality found by working with common purpose to diagnose, treat, prevent and ultimately eradicate diseases of the airway, lung, pleura and esophagus.

12,500+medical professionals
65+regional and national societies
1978founded in Japan

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Mission & Goals

Connecting a global network devoted to the art and science of airway, pleura, lung and esophageal diseases.

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History

Founded in Japan in 1978 by Dr. Shigeto Ikeda, and renamed the WABIP in 2010.

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Policies

Bylaws, Rules of Procedures and the Conflict of Interest Policy and Rules.

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Executive Board

The Chair, Vice-Chair and officers who conduct the WABIP’s daily business.

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Board of Regents

The principal governing body, with representatives from every Member Society.

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Committees

Volunteer committees that support the programs and processes of the WABIP.

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Council of Past Chairs

An advisory group providing institutional memory and advice to the current Chair.

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Administrative Office

The staff who support the WABIP’s day-to-day operations.

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