When Madison Macht, MD, attended the ATS International Conference in Denver last year, the second-year fellow in the Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Colorado, Denver, went with much anticipation.
Archives for September 2013
Donor Appreciation Suite opens
International Conference attendees who have contributed $250 or more to the Foundation of the American Thoracic Society’s Funds for the Future campaign since June 1, 2011, are invited to relax, grab a beverage and check e-mails in the Foundation’s Donor Appreciation Suite (formerly the Hospitality Suite).
Sessions to feature research and clinical trials
Learn the latest findings from several studies, including the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) TB Trials Consortium (TBTC), TB Epidemiologic Studies Consortium (TBESC) and the Infant Study of Inhaled Saline in Cystic Fibrosis during several sessions today.
Meet the professor presenters delve into nuances of disease
A longtime favorite for ATS International Conference attendees, the meet the professor seminars feature speakers who hone in on topics within their scope of clinical care and research expertise.
Attendee feedback fuels Exhibit Hall offerings
Whether you are a clinician or a researcher, the Exhibit Hall provides the means to help improve your practice, investigations and, ultimately, patient care.
Networking opportunities
Center for Fellows and Junior Professionals
7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Today-Tuesday
Room 130, North Building (Lower Level), Moscone Center
Calendar of special events
Today
7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
“Industry and Private Practice Day”
Center for Fellows and Junior Professionals, Room 130, North Building, Moscone Center
Be sure to attend Industry Theaters and Mini-Theaters
Have lunch while listening to the latest clinical updates from supporting companies related to pulmonary, critical care or sleep medicine. Daily Industry Theaters and Mini Theaters are available today, Monday and Tuesday in the Exhibit Hall. All include a complimentary boxed lunch provided by ATS (while quantities last).
ATS assemblies and sections meet at ATS 2012
The Society’s assemblies and sections will hold their annual meetings today and Monday. All members and other interested parties are encouraged to attend these meetings to receive updates on activities, vote for future leaders and provide input on future directions.
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis challenges examined
There is good news and bad news about idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. In the U.S., no drugs are approved to treat this ultimately lethal condition, but there is movement on the research front.