May 17
Museums Showcase Denver’s Wild West HistoryDenver is the natural gateway to the beauty, romance and history of the American West. The city was born during the great Pikes Peak or Bust Gold Rush of 1859 when flakes of placer gold were found where the South Platte River meets Cherry Creek. More
Q&A: Nicholas S. Hill, Incoming ATS PresidentQ. Congratulations. You will officially succeed Dean Schraufnagel as ATS President this afternoon. Do you remember your first ATS meeting? Did you dare think that you might one day become President of the Society?
A. I remember my first ATS meeting very well. More- Sessions to Feature Research Efforts, Clinical TrialsLearn the latest findings from IPFNet, SARP and the SCCOR program, and get updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; and the National Institute of Infectious Diseases during these clinical trial sessions, which will take place from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday. More
Denver—The Place to Learn About EcologyFrom global warming and renewable energy to environmental cleanup, Denver is emerging as one of the premier places in the nation for "green" learning. More
Calendar of Special Events More- Today’s Product TheaterHave lunch while listening to the latest information about specific drugs, devices, other products or services related to pulmonary, critical care or sleep medicine. More
- Don’t Miss Today’s Non-CME Industry Symposia6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Denver Sheraton Hotel: Grand Ballroom More
- Complete your Discovery Zone CardsOnce you've visited the participating booths and answered the questions on the back of the card correctly, drop the card in the Discovery Zone bins at the front of the Exhibit Hall. More
Seek Happiness, Success Will FollowEstelle Gauda, MD, is a longtime advocate for reducing minority disparities among physicians in medicine. She garnered well-deserved attention for her commitment to diversity issues during the ATS 2011 Diversity Forum on Monday at the Embassy Suites Denver. More
University of Colorado’s Rich History Fosters Academic LeadersWhen Mark W. Geraci, MD, moved to Denver to complete his pulmonary and critical care training at the University of Colorado 21 years ago, he joined an institution focused on developing the careers of academic pulmonary physicians interested in education, research and clinical care. More
Experts Examine Lung Diseases in U.S. MilitaryA Wednesday morning session will explore the inhalational exposures and respiratory outcomes of military deployment to the Middle East. More
Posters to Preview Viral Infection Issues, Including H1N1Viral infections and bacterial co-infections are widely under-recognized, under-reported and under-treated. That's the basic message from 14 posters to be presented today. More
HHS Recognizes 10 Hospitals Reducing HAIsOn Sunday, during the ATS Awards Session, Donald Wright, MD, MPH, the deputy assistant secretary for healthcare quality at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, presented awards to 10 hospitals that have achieved wide-scale reductions of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). More
Annual PAR Symposium to Address Communication & Patient-Centered CareWhen healthcare professionals aren't on the same page, quality of care suffers. This year, the Society's Public Advisory Roundtable (ATS PAR) will bring them together at its annual symposium on the important but often underestimated topic of communication. More
President’s Lecture to Focus on Physician Responsibility in Keeping Costs DownIndividual physician responsibility will be the focus of the 2011 President's Lecture. Steven Weinberger, MD, FACP, executive vice president and chief executive officer of the American College of Physicians (ACP), will deliver the President's Lecture, "Challenges for the Subspecialist in the Era of Healthcare Reform," from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday in the Wells Fargo Theatre Section 2 on the street level of the Colorado Convention Center. More
Leadership Key in Addressing World HealthSolving health problems involves more than science. Often, the solutions start with leaders who drive change, a process that was covered by four speakers on Monday during the ATS President's Symposium. More
Teamwork Guides Researchers Toward Quality ImprovementWhen a patient transfers from the hospital to home, maintaining seamless care is paramount. One Monday morning poster discussion session looked at how clinicians can integrate best practices. More
May 16
Interesting Facts About Denver & ColoradoDenver has 300 days of annual sunshine, more annual hours of sun than San Diego or Miami. More- Today’s Product TheatersHave lunch while listening to the latest information about specific drugs, devices, other products or services related to pulmonary, critical care or sleep medicine. More
- Clinicians Center to Offer Product DemonstrationsFor the first time, the Clinicians Center at ATS 2011 will host live product demonstrations of medical devices. More
Calendar of Special Events More- Foundation of the American Thoracic Society Thanks 2010 Contributors for Their SupportRESEARCH PROGRAM PARTNERS $100,000 or More Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis Pfizer, Inc. Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Pulmonary Hypertension Association $50,000 or More Alpha-1 Foundation American Lung Association in Oregon ATS Foundation Tobacco-Dependence Research Fund COPD Foundation Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research LUNGevity Foundation Merck $25,000 or More Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America Cystic Fibrosis Foundation LAM More
Q&A: ATS President Dean E. SchraufnagelIn this column, ATS President Dean E. Schraufnagel, MD, talks about the Society's accomplishments over the past year and the challenges it will face in the future. More
ATS 2011 Abstracts Once Again Electronic OnlyATS 2011 International Conference abstracts are available electronically online through the ATS and American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine Web sites and via CD-ROM onsite at the ATS 2011. More
Four to Receive Awards for Scientific AccomplishmentsAs the premier gathering of clinicians and scientists committed to advancing pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine, the ATS International Conference is an important venue for recognizing individuals who are leaders in these fields for their extraordinary contributions to and achievements in lung disease research, treatment and prevention. More- Sessions to Feature Research, Clinical TrialsLearn the latest findings from SARCA and the USCIIT, and get updates from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute during these clinical trial sessions, which will take place from noon to 1 p.m. today. More
Steven Weinberger to Present 2011 President’s LectureSteven Weinberger, MD, FACP, executive vice president and chief executive officer of the American College of Physicians (ACP), will deliver the 2011 President's Lecture, "Challenges for the Subspecialist in the Era of Healthcare Reform," at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday in Wells Fargo Theater Section 2 (street level) of the Colorado Convention Center. More- Complete your Discovery Zone CardsOnce you've visited the participating booths and answered the questions on the back of the card correctly, drop the card in the Discovery Zone bins at the front of the Exhibit Hall. More
- Take ATS 2011 Home with YouAttendees at the 2011 ATS International Conference will have the opportunity to take home educational programming from the meeting for free in the form of Webcasts, or at a reduced rate as DVD-ROMs, both of which provide full audio and slides, synchronized and searchable. More
Symposium to Focus on the Business of Practicing MedicineAs part of its efforts to serve as a professional resource for clinicians in private, academic and industry settings, the Society is hosting a different kind of symposium at ATS 2011. More
Rich Award Recipient Enjoys the RideSerpil Erzurum, MD, has made great strides in researching oxidative and nitric oxide mediated mechanisms. A highly successful leader, she is a professor of medicine and chair of the Department of Pathobiology in the Lerner Research Institute at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio. More
U.S. Healthcare Reform & What it Means for YouPay-for-performance, patient-centered medical homes, cost containment and the relationship between health insurance status and critical care outcomes are among the topics that will be discussed during the timely scientific symposium D82 "Implications of U.S. Healthcare Reform for Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine," sponsored by the ATS Health Policy Committee. More
The Latest in Sleep Comes to ATSGetting enough undisturbed sleep is essential to good health. The good news is that disturbed sleep does not have to be permanent for either adult or pediatric patients. More
Sessions to Focus on Global Lung HealthMonday morning's President's Symposium and a Tuesday morning session, "Global Health and Pulmonary Medicine: Voices from the Field," will highlight global initiatives and strategies aimed at reducing the burden of lung diseases. More- Late-Breaking Clinical Trials to be Presented at Special SessionResults from C91 "Late-Breaking Clinical Trials" on Tuesday afternoon, May 17, will bring new light to clinical problems and potential treatments. More
2011 Fellows Track Symposium Launches at ATS 2011More than 125 fellows from U.S. pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine training programs attended the launch of the 2011 ATS Fellows Track Symposium (FTS), which took place on Friday and Saturday at the Hyatt Regency Denver. More
ATS, Denver Have Long HistoryFor more than 100 years, Denver has attracted leading clinicians and researchers in the fields of pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine, and the city has been the backdrop of many scientific and clinical advances. More
May 15
- Explore Mile High City’s Miles of ExcitementLocated on the high plains base of the Rocky Mountains, Denver is one of the most beautiful cities in the U.S. While the area is world famous for snow skiing, Denver boasts 300 days of sunshine a year. It's a lively city whose residents have a great love of the outdoors. More
Ten Things to Do in Downtown DenverDenver has one of the most compact, walkable downtowns in the country. You can save on shoe leather by riding the free shuttle bus on the 16th Street Mall—It makes everything downtown easy to reach. More- Sessions to Feature Research Efforts, Clinical TrialsLearn the latest findings from CONCERT and URECA, and get updates from the National Institute for Nursing Research; the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute during these clinical trial sessions, which will take place from noon to 1 p.m. today. More
- ATS Foundation Opens Hospitality SuiteConference attendees who have contributed $250 or more to the Foundation of the American Thoracic Society's Funds for the Future campaign since June 1, 2010, are invited to relax, grab a beverage and check e-mail in the Foundation's Hospitality Suite. Guests at the suite may also drop off their luggage for the day. More
- ATS 2011 Faculty Reminded of COI DisclosureFaculty for CME-accredited sessions at the Society's 2011 International Conference in Denver are reminded of the importance of onsite conflict of interest (COI) disclosure and management. More
- Last Chance to Pick up Copies of Medical Journals & MagazinesPick up copies of leading medical journals and news magazines, free-of-charge, at the ATS Journal & Magazine Annex, which is located outside the Exhibit Hall in the Colorado Convention Center. More
- Take in Non-CME Industry Symposia Tonight6 p.m. (Shuttle leaves Hyatt Regency at 5:15 p.m.) More
Genes, Drugs & the Six-Minute Walk Test: Charting the Future of Pulmonary RehabilitationNavigating care for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can be a course fraught with obstacles. COPD researchers and clinicians will get guidance from experts at three morning sessions during ATS 2011. More- Find Everything You Need in the ATS 2011 Exhibit HallDon't miss the opportunity to see the latest in pharmaceutical products, medical equipment, publications and research services in the ATS Exhibit Hall, which opens today at 10 a.m. More
- ATS Assemblies to Meet Tonight and MondayEach of the Society's 13 assemblies will hold its annual membership meeting during the ATS 2011 International Conference. All assembly members and other interested parties are encouraged to attend these meetings to receive updates on assembly activities, discuss future projects and provide input on future directions. More
Calendar of Special Events More- Today’s Product TheatersHave lunch while listening to the latest information about specific drugs, devices, other products or services related to pulmonary, critical care or sleep medicine. More
2011 Award Recipients to be Honored at Ceremony This AfternoonAmberson Lecturer
Gordon R. Bernard, MD
Gordon R. Bernard, MD, will be the 2011 J. Burns Amberson Lecturer. More
Q&A: ATS Executive Director Stephen C. CraneQ. What is the goal of the ATS advocacy program?
A. ATS advocacy strives to advance the legislative, legal and regulatory issues important to the Society's diverse group of members. More
Networking Opportunities AboundThis year's International Conference offers attendees several avenues for networking with colleagues—from an engaging new tool called "My ATS 2011" to several onsite areas that allow participants to connect in informal settings. Such opportunities often foster connections that may lead to joint research projects, referrals, jobs, grants and published papers. More
Experts Examine Link Between Lung Health & the EnvironmentFor ATS 2011 attendees who live and breathe lung health, there are multiple options for inspiration this week. First up is today's scientific symposium A8 "Air Pollution and Immunity: Innate and Adaptive," which will take place from 8:15 to 10:45 a.m. in room 605-607 (street level) of the Colorado Convention Center. More
2011 International Conference Opens with High-Climbing Keynote AddressPeter Hackett, MD, was the first person to climb alone from Mt. Everest's high camp to its summit and survive. Also an internationally recognized expert in altitude medicine, Dr. Hackett shared his insights at the ATS 2011 opening address on Saturday afternoon. More