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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.