Pre Meeting
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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 she was eventually resuscitated. This life-altering experience as a patient led Dr. Awdish to several epiphanies about the physician-patient relationship paradigm and the critical role of communication in care. Dr. Awdish…
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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…
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International Participants Center Offers Dynamic Global Programming and Networking
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Read more: International Participants Center Offers Dynamic Global Programming and NetworkingThe International Participants Center (IPC) at the ATS 2026 International Conference will present a robust series of 12 multidisciplinary talks and gatherings open to all conference participants, May 16-19, during ATS 2026 Orlando. The IPC will also host kiosks representing more than a dozen international organizations and societies with representatives available for networking and conversations…
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New Vaccine Adoption Strategies from Multi-Year Grant Initiative to be Shared at ATS 2026 Orlando
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Read more: New Vaccine Adoption Strategies from Multi-Year Grant Initiative to be Shared at ATS 2026 OrlandoThe ATS is one of seven specialty societies awarded a grant by the Council of Medical Specialty Societies and CDC to increase COVID-19, influenza, and routine vaccination rates among high-risk adult patients in the United States. Data collection for this initiative wrapped in summer 2025, and the ATS is now using its findings to build…
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ATS Assembly Meetings to Connect Members in Orlando
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Read more: ATS Assembly Meetings to Connect Members in OrlandoThe 14 assemblies within the ATS will hold membership meetings at the International Conference inside Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center from 5–7 p.m. ET on Sunday and Monday, May 17-18.
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Make the Most of Your Free Time for a Magical Orlando Experience
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Read more: Make the Most of Your Free Time for a Magical Orlando ExperienceOrlando is a unique city in the Sunshine State, with world-famous theme parks, resorts, and gorgeous natural scenery. Before arriving at ATS 2026 Orlando this May, start planning to make the most of your free time!
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Let Camp ATS Make the International Conference a Family Affair in Orlando
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Read more: Let Camp ATS Make the International Conference a Family Affair in OrlandoCamp ATS has the kids covered while parents attend education sessions and network at ATS 2026 Orlando. The program offers a fun, safe, and engaging experience designed just for kids aged six months to 12 years, allowing adults to enjoy the International Conference worry-free.
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Respiratory Innovation Summit Unites Global Leaders to Ignite Advancements in Respiratory Medicine
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Read more: Respiratory Innovation Summit Unites Global Leaders to Ignite Advancements in Respiratory MedicineThe ATS will unite the innovators, investors, clinicians, and advocacy groups who are leading the charge to create powerful new treatments for deadly and crippling diseases of the lungs and airways during the 2026 Respiratory Innovation Summit (RIS). The RIS historically attracts 400+ global leaders representing all facets of the respiratory industry. The pre-conference event…
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ATS Diversity Forum Speaker to Explore Resilience in a Time of Challenge
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Read more: ATS Diversity Forum Speaker to Explore Resilience in a Time of ChallengeThe annual ATS Diversity Forum celebrates diversity in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine and offers accessible career insights and networking opportunities in a welcoming environment. This year’s featured speaker is Jennifer L. Taylor, MD, MSCS, ATSF, who will explore the theme, “Resilience in a Time of Challenge.” The event is scheduled for 11:45 a.m.–1:15…