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Pediatric Year in Review Will Highlight Key Advances and Emerging Research
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Read more: Pediatric Year in Review Will Highlight Key Advances and Emerging ResearchThe “Pediatric Year in Review – The Magic Kingdom of Pediatric Pulmonary” at ATS 2026 Orlando, 2:15–3:45 p.m. on Sunday, will examine impactful and timely discoveries affecting pediatric patients. Christian Rosas-Salazar, MD, MPH, ATSF, chair of the session, expressed his excitement about the lineup of international experts slated to present.
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Pediatric Clinical Core Curriculum Dives Deep into Bronchiectasis
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Read more: Pediatric Clinical Core Curriculum Dives Deep into BronchiectasisThe Pediatric Clinical Core Curriculum at the ATS 2026 International Conference kicks off its three-part series with sessions from noon–1 p.m. on Sunday and Monday. Series Chair Moshe Prero, MD, shared that this year’s curriculum will review current and emerging trends in the diagnosis and management of pediatric patients with bronchiectasis.
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Welcome to the ATS 2026 International Conference in Orlando, Fla.
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Read more: Welcome to the ATS 2026 International Conference in Orlando, Fla.With an exciting week ahead at the ATS 2026 International Conference, ATS President Raed Dweik, MD, MBA, ATSF, and International Conference Committee Chair Jennifer L. Taylor, MD, MSCS, ATSF, welcome attendees to Orlando, Fla., and preview some of the conference highlights you won’t want to miss.
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Sunday Keynote Traces Past, Present, and Future of Vaccines with Stories From the Field
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Read more: Sunday Keynote Traces Past, Present, and Future of Vaccines with Stories From the FieldDemetre Daskalakis, MD, MPH, chief medical officer at Callen-Lorde and former director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the CDC, will kick off the ATS 2026 International Conference Keynote Series with stories from the field to examine the past, present, and future of vaccine adoption and innovation from 8–8:45 a.m. on…
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Tonight’s ATS Research Program Benefit Offers a Good Time for a Great Cause
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Read more: Tonight’s ATS Research Program Benefit Offers a Good Time for a Great CauseFor over 20 years, the ATS Research Program has supported early career investigators during their transition to independent research careers. ATS 2026 International Conference participants can help fund this critical program, meet grantees, and network by attending tonight’s ATS Research Program Benefit, scheduled from 6–7:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Orlando Hotel.
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Clinical Year in Review Sessions Frame New Evidence and Guidelines Through A Practical Lens
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Read more: Clinical Year in Review Sessions Frame New Evidence and Guidelines Through A Practical LensSunday marks the start of this year’s Clinical Year in Review series at the ATS 2026 International Conference, offering a rare opportunity to learn about timely, impactful insights that could significantly affect care. Ayodeji Adegunsoye, MD, PhD, MSc, chair of this year’s series, previewed the first two sessions, scheduled for 9:15–10:45 a.m. on Sunday and…
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First Sleep Core Curriculum Session Considers OSA and Comorbidities
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Read more: First Sleep Core Curriculum Session Considers OSA and ComorbiditiesCo-Chairs Michelle Zeidler, MD, and Katherine Dudley, MD, MPH, previewed the start of the Adult Sleep Clinical Core Curriculum series, which begins from 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. on Sunday. The first session will investigate how sleep disorders often present atypically in patients with comorbid conditions.
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Opening Ceremony Keynote Examines the “Giant Leap” of AI and the Future of Health Care
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Read more: Opening Ceremony Keynote Examines the “Giant Leap” of AI and the Future of Health CareRobert Wachter, MD, has been a celebrated and influential leader in health care for decades. He released his latest book, A Giant Leap: How AI Is Transforming Healthcare and What That Means for Our Future, on Feb. 3. Dr. Wachter will deliver a can’t-miss keynote lecture, “How AI is Transforming Health Care,” at the ATS…
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How a Harrowing Medical Journey Led Plenary Speaker to Reconceive Patient Care
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Read more: How a Harrowing Medical Journey Led Plenary Speaker to Reconceive Patient CareRana L. Awdish, MD, MS, was navigating the end of her critical care fellowship when a serious medical event left her clinically dead before being resuscitated. Her experience as a patient led Dr. Awdish to several epiphanies about the physician-patient relationship and the critical role of communication in care. Dr. Awdish will lead this year’s…
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Public Advisory Roundtable Celebrates 25 Years at ATS 2026 Orlando
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Read more: Public Advisory Roundtable Celebrates 25 Years at ATS 2026 OrlandoThe American Thoracic Society Public Advisory Roundtable celebrates 25 years in May 2026 with a series of discussions and special events at the ATS 2026 International Conference aimed to bolster its goal of bringing patient perspectives to the Society’s deliberations, policies, and activities. This year also marks 20 years of hosting the Patients & Experts…