2024
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Multiple Trials Reflect Promise for New Methods to Treat COPD
Breakthroughs in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) appear to be on the horizon in thoracic medicine. Surya P. Bhatt, MD, MSPH, contextualized the encouraging results from multiple clinical trials discussed at the ATS 2024 International Conference.
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Ongoing Research Efforts Reveal Key Insights to Advance Care for Bronchiectasis
Recent developments in bronchiectasis discussed at ATS 2024 reflect the growing interest and continued progression in advancing research and patient care for people with the disease. George M. Solomon, MD, shared his perspective on these continued efforts and why there’s reason for optimism moving forward.
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Endothelial-Targeted mRNA-Lipid Nanoparticles Pitch Wins BEAR Cage Competition
Eno-Obong Essien, MD, won the $10,000 prize in the 10th annual BEAR Cage competition with her pitch, “Endothelial-Targeted mRNA-Lipid Nanoparticles; A Novel Therapeutic for Treating Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)” at the ATS 2024 International Conference. Her co-finalists – Julio Huapaya, MD, MHS, and Michael Miller, MD – will each receive $2,500 for their pitches.
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Early Career Courses Offer Unique Opportunity for Next Generation of Respiratory Health Professionals
Medical students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty got a head start on the next stages of their respiratory health careers during the first days of the ATS 2024 International Conference. The Student Scholars Program, Resident Boot Camp, Fellows Track Symposium, and New Faculty Boot Camp welcomed more than 500 participants to San Diego for impactful…
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New ATS President Shares Her Vision for the Society in 2024-2025
Irina Petrache, MD, ATSF, an ATS member since 1997, was named the Society’s president for the 2024-2025 term. Dr. Petrache spoke with ATS Conference News to discuss her career, role models, and vision for the ATS under her leadership.
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Patients & Experts Forum Explores Critical Issues for the Future of Lung Health
Technological innovation is rampant in the field of lung health. This year’s Patients & Experts Forum explored numerous technologies and practices evolving care and research methods for health care professionals.
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Port of San Diego Celebrates Refreshed Tree Canopy, Improved Air Quality in Embarcadero Park With Donation by the ATS, AstraZeneca & Breathe Southern California
The Port of San Diego, the San Diego Convention Center, the ATS, AstraZeneca, Breathe Southern California, and other partners, teamed up in Embarcadero Marina Park North to donate twenty Tipuana tipu trees and seven pink Coral Gum trees to the Port of San Diego.
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Meet the 2024 Respiratory Health Award Recipients
Daily award presentations during the ATS 2024 International Conference recognized exemplary contributions to respiratory health and elevated the influential work of this year’s honorees. Get to know this year’s 14 Respiratory Health Award recipients and learn about their exemplary work.
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Opening Ceremony: Doctor-Comedian Recounts How Humor Helped Him Through Medical Crises
William Flanary, MD, better known for his on-stage persona Dr. Glaucomflecken, was the featured speaker at the ATS 2024 International Conference Opening Ceremony. The doctor-comedian delivered a humorous and harrowing account of his own medical issues and how humor, his wife, and care providers helped him survive.
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Diversity Forum Focuses on Reducing Disparities in Childhood Asthma
Tyra Bryant-Stephens, MD, recounted her work to improve children’s asthma symptoms and reduce health disparities during the Diversity Forum at ATS 2024. Dr. Bryant-Stephens demonstrated that engaging home, school, community resources, and the health care system can reduce the burden of asthma management for families.