“The great strength of the ATS International Conference is that scientists and clinicians—some of the best in the field—present findings and discuss clinical issues side by side.”
Imad Haddad, M.D.
Archives for October 2013
I Attend the Conference Because…
Visit New Orleans, an All-American City With the Feel and Fun of an International Destination
While New Orleans continues to rebuild after Hurricane Katrina, the vast majority of the city has returned to the level of brilliance that has always defined the Crescent City.
Meet the Blue and Red Journal Editors
ATS 2010 attendees will have a new and exciting opportunity at this year’s International Conference: the chance to talk with the editors of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine and the American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology.
Job Recruitment Center Available at the ATS International Conference
New to the ATS International Conference this year is the Job Recruitment Center, which is located in the Exhibit Hall. Job seekers can meet with recruiters seeking candidates for open positions or they can search more than 100 available positions in pulmonary, critical care or sleep medicine on the ATS Job Board online.
Take a Journey to the Center of the Lung with the COPD Foundation
ATS International Conference attendees will be able to witness the devastating effects of smoking and other pollutants on lung tissue in the COPD Foundation’s COPD Shuttle: Journey to the Center of the Lung simulator.
It Pays To Be an ATS Member!
Registering for the International Conference? If you aren’t a member of the American Thoracic Society, you may want to become a member before registering.
Many “Voluntourism” Opportunities Available in New Orleans
Listed below are selected organizations that are currently engaged in organizing, hosting or identifying community service projects for groups visiting New Orleans, contributing to the city’s recovery.
Take It Easy, Tour the Big Easy!
New Orleans is truly a melting pot—no other city in the nation has blended so colorfully the cultures of the French, Spanish, Acadians, Africans and American Indians.
A Dozen Intriguing Facts You Might Not Know About “The Big Easy”—Including How It Got Its Name
New Orleans—or “Nawlins” as many locals call it—has a rich artistic, cultural and historic legacy. These 12 intriguing facts serve as a testament to the mystery and magic of the “crescent city” that will host ATS 2010.
ATS 2010 Postgraduate Courses
The ATS is also sponsoring 30 other postgraduate courses on Friday, May 14, and Saturday, May 15, before the official start of the 2010 International Conference.