American Thoracic Society

Don't wait to submit! The ATS is accepting the submission of scientific abstracts and case reports on all aspects of respiratory disease, critical care, and sleep medicine. Abstracts can report on basic, translational, and clinical science research; epidemiologic, social, biobehavioral, and psychosocial investigations; or educational and quality improvement projects. If selected for publication in the Online Abstract Issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine (AJRCCM), the person who presents the abstract must register for ATS 2025, May 18-21, 2025 in San Francisco. Abstract submission deadline is 5pm Nov. 26, 2024. #ATS2025 #pulmonary #criticalcare #sleepmedicine #science #research #abstracts #conference #SanFrancisco https://lnkd.in/dtccF_6

The San Diego Tourism Authority is recognizing the ATS for corporate social responsibility and investing in the environment. A tree planting at ATS 2024 highlighted the role trees play in air quality. ATS took part in several initiatives to promote local businesses as well as.https://tinyurl.com/2s4d5b9k

🌟 Upcoming Section on TID Webinar Announcement 🌟 Topic: An ATS TID Section Conversation with BARDA and the NIH Chemical Countermeasures Research Program 📅 Date: Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 🕒 Time: 2PM EST Join us for an informative session where we'll delve into the critical missions and priorities of two key agencies: the NIH Chemical Countermeasures Research Program (CCRP) and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA). Register Now!

🚀 Join the SRN Assembly for an Insightful Journal Club! 🚀 📅 Date: Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 🕐 Time: 1 PM EST We are excited to have Wei Jung Hsia, MD present the critical article titled “Respiratory Management of Patients with Neuromuscular Weakness: An American College of Chest Physicians Clinical Practice Guideline and Expert Panel Report.” Register Now!

Calling all trailblazing women in ATS! The deadline for applications for the Elizabeth A. Rich, MD award is fast approaching on Nov 24. This coveted award celebrates the remarkable contributions made by outstanding women in the fields of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. Don't miss this chance to be recognized for your exceptional work. Apply today at https://lnkd.in/e8K96hpm

Freelance journalist and Association of Health Care Journalists President Felice Freyer shares approach to writing about a racist lung function test. President Freyer spoke to Dr. Nirav Bhakta, who co-chaired the ATS committee on pulmonary function tests. https://shorturl.at/zjKzV

ATS member George Alba, MD was congratulated recently by Jamil Paden, ATS director of diversity, equity & community outreach. Dr. Alba is an awardee of the ATS/ALA/CHEST collaboration, participating as the inaugural scholar in the Robert Wood Johnson-Harold Amos Medical Faculty Development Program (AMFDP). "I started my junior faculty career as a physician-investigator in pulmonary and critical care medicine on the eve of a global viral respiratory pandemic that strained our community, laid bare long-standing inequities in medicine, and underscored the vital need to foster a diverse academic medical workforce, said Dr. Alba. “I am immensely grateful to the American Thoracic Society, the American Lung Association and the American College of Chest Physicians for partnering with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to fund this initiative." Photo taken at AMFDP Annual Meeting celebrating its 40th Anniversary in Denver, Colorado.

ATS/Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Research Grant in Nasal High Flow for Early-Stage Investigators. Recipient will receive $50,000 for one year. Deadline: Monday, Dec. 16 Learn more and apply today! https://lnkd.in/gcVsvaKP

Help us tailor future educational offerings for you! Let us know how we can improve by sharing your needs in our education needs assessment survey: https://lnkd.in/gKpfxbBD. Closes Oct. 31. Thank you!

It’s #MembershipMonday: Did you know ATS members are eligible for 87 annual awards presented each year at the International Conference? Become an ATS member today: https://lnkd.in/eEBnTAHJ!