May 19
Plenary to Shed Light on Future of the FieldsThe ATS Plenary Session today will build on the theme of moving forward, with ATS asking five leaders in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine to answer a simple question in seven minutes or less: What is the future of your field? More- ATS Discoveries Series Continues Today and WednesdayToday's Discoveries Series lectures will cover 50 years of the Surgeon General's Report and asthma and molecular phenotyping, and Wednesday's will delve into lung development and sleep-disordered breathing. More
Q&A: ATS 2015-16 President Atul Malhotra, MDAn interview with ATS 2015-16 President Atul Malhotra, MD. More
MOC at ATS 2015ATS 2015 attendees are taking part in the ATS 2015 Adult and Pediatric Clinical Core programs to earn American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Medical Knowledge Points and American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) Part 2 Self-Assessment Credits. Participants can take their post-tests online. More- Visit the Clinical Trials Awareness AreaMeet with representatives in the Clinical Trials Awareness Area just outside the Exhibit Hall on the Upper Level. More
- New Guidelines Aim to Resolve Conflicts in Treating Critically Ill PatientsWho should decide what life-prolonging medical treatments the intensive care patient should receive: the clinician or the patient's family? The answer in almost all circumstances should be “both,” according to the authors of a new policy statement from the ATS. More
Learn Palliative Management of Respiratory SymptomsA scientific symposium today on “Palliative Management of Respiratory Symptoms” will address the effect of integrated palliative care, clinical importance and management of refractory dyspnea, and the concurrent symptoms of breathlessness, cough, and fatigue. More
Clinical Practice Guidelines to be Covered in DepthATS will highlight its evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, sickle cell disease-related pulmonary hypertension, bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome, field walking tests (e.g., the six-minute walk test), and treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis during a scientific symposium today. More
Marijuana’s Safety, Hazards to be ExploredColorado is among a growing number of states that have legalized medical marijuana and, recently, retail marijuana. Changes in the legal landscape have been accompanied by an evolution in usage patterns, such as the increasing use of high-potency strains, edibles, vaping, and synthetic marijuana. More- 2015 ATS Assembly AwardsThe winners of the 2015 ATS Assembly Awards. More
ATS Announces BEAR Cage WinnersJoshua P. Fessel, MD, PhD (right), Vanderbilt University Medical Center, is the first winner of the ATS BEAR (Building Education to Advance Research) Cage competition. Earlier this year, early career investigators submitted research proposals to the ATS BEAR Cage competition, sponsored by the ATS Drug Device Discovery and Development (DDDD) Committee, for a chance to win up to $5,000 at ATS 2015. More
Take in Non-CME Industry Symposia at ATS 2015The ATS encourages Non-CME Industry Symposia in conjunction with the International Conference. All full-conference participants are encouraged to attend these programs. More
Be Sure to Attend Industry Theaters and Mini TheatersWith increasing popularity of Industry Theaters, ATS 2015 has brought more offerings than ever before. Professionals have been leading a total of 19 Industry Theater and Mini Industry Theater discussions in the Exhibit Hall. More- Get Hands-On Skills in the Practical WorkshopsToday wraps up 90 minutes of hands-on demonstrations and skill-building presentations with a different exhibiting company each day. Visit the Practical Workshop located at the end of the 100 aisle. More
- Future ATS International ConferencesMay 13-18, 2016 San Francisco, CA May 19-24, 2017 Washington, DC May 18-23, 2018 San Diego, CA More
- Last Day to Visit the Exhibit HallToday is the last day to visit the Exhibit Hall, which will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Halls D-F (Upper Level) Colorado Convention Center. More
- Free Access to ATS Conference Session PresentationsThe ATS offers one year of free complimentary access* to more than 200 hours of select scientific symposia session presentation webcasts to all Full Conference Registrants of the 2015 International Conference. More
- Calendar of Special EventsSee what is in store for today. More
May 18
Opening Ceremony Blends ATS Highlights and HumorThe ATS 2015 International Conference opened with a mix of highlights of the Society's programs and standup comedy Saturday evening as ATS leaders reviewed milestones and recognized a variety of accomplishments before The Daily Show Senior Correspondent Aasif Mandvi offered his punchy take on science, politics, and race. More- ATS Discoveries Series Today: Lung Regeneration, TBToday's Discoveries Series lectures will cover lung regeneration and tuberculosis. The lectures, which will chart seminal clinical and scientific breakthroughs, will be given concurrently from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. The Discoveries Series is presented in celebration of the American Thoracic Society's 110th anniversary. More
Q&A: ATS President Thomas Ferkol, MDAn interview with ATS President Thomas Ferkol, MD. More- Four to Receive Awards for Scientific AccomplishmentsCelebrate the achievements of four expert researchers during the Recognition Awards for Scientific Accomplishments from 2:15 to 4:15 p.m. today in Room 107/109/111/113 (Street Level) in the Colorado Convention Center. These awards are given to individuals for outstanding scientific contributions in basic or clinical research to the understanding, prevention, and treatment of lung disease. More
Symposium Examines Global Threat of Air PollutionAir pollution inflicts a huge burden of illness—from respiratory problems caused by asthma, COPD, and lung cancer to non-respiratory issues brought on by coronary artery disease, hypertension, and cancer. More
ATS Develops Decision Aid for Lung Cancer Screening with CTIn February, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued its final coverage policy for CT lung cancer screening under Medicare, allowing coverage of annual low-dose CT lung cancer scans for beneficiaries who meet specific criteria. More
Donors Dance and Dine in Support of Respiratory ResearchATS 2015 attendees gathered for a special evening reception Saturday when the ATS Foundation kicked off its Seventh Annual ATS Foundation Research Program Benefit. More
ATS PAR Forum Connects Patients, ExpertsSaturday's ATS Public Advisory Roundtable (ATS PAR) gave patients and family members the opportunity to spend a half-day meeting with experts in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine, and the popularity of the forum is catching on. Attendance increased to 248 this year from 190 at ATS 2014. More
Sleep Apnea Session Delves into New Approaches for Patient SelectionPresenters of a Monday afternoon scientific symposium will discuss the state of the art of personalized medicine for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). More
Programs for Early Career Professionals GrowThe ATS Fellows Track Symposium, Resident Boot Camp, and Student Scholars Program have become a huge draw for early career professionals, with this year's attendance at 405, representing a 61 percent increase from last year. More
Controversies in Lung Cancer Screenings Put to Pro/Con DebateThe National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) demonstrated a 20 percent relative reduction in lung cancer specific mortality with the use of annual low-dose CT scans. Current guidelines from the ATS and other organizations recommend that screening should be offered to those at high risk of developing lung cancer. More- Try New Apps and Grab Print JournalsBrowse the latest iPad apps from leading publishers and pick up free copies of medical journals and news magazines at the ATS 2015 Journal & Magazine Annex in Lobby A (Street Level) in the Colorado Convention Center. More
- Be Sure to Attend Industry Theaters and Mini TheatersWith increasing popularity of Industry Theaters, ATS 2015 will deliver more offerings than ever before. Professionals will lead a total of 19 Industry Theater and Mini Industry Theater discussions in the Exhibit Hall. Have lunch while learning about new product launches and treatment options. Complimentary boxed lunch will be provided by the ATS while supplies last. More
- Hands-On Skills in the Practical WorkshopsParticipate in 90 minutes of hands-on demonstrations and skill-building presentations with a different exhibiting company each day in the Practical Workshop located at the end of the 100 aisle. More
- ATS Foundation Thanks 2014 Contributors for Their SupportThe ATS is pleased to recognize its generous donors who contributed to the Foundation's Funds for the Future Annual Campaign from Jan. 1, 2014, to Dec. 31, 2014. More
- Calendar of Special EventsToday 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Pediatric Clinical Core Curriculum: “Radiology for the Pediatric Pulmonologist” More
May 17
Welcome to ATS 2015Welcome to the American Thoracic Society's 2015 International Conference, where you are among thousands of your colleagues from around the world who have come to learn and share the latest in adult and pediatric pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. More- ATS Discoveries Series Sheds Light on Clinical, Scientific BreakthroughsIn celebration of the American Thoracic Society's 110th anniversary, the ATS International Conference will feature seminal clinical and scientific breakthroughs in the Discoveries Series. The series encompasses eight lectures by internationally recognized speakers who have contributed to major discoveries in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. More
ATS Exhibit Hall: Immerse Yourself in InnovationThe ATS Exhibit Hall opens its doors with complimentary coffee at 10:30 a.m. today in Halls D-F (Upper Level) Colorado Convention Center. More
Q&A: ATS Executive Director Stephen C. Crane, PhD, MPHAn interview with Stephen C. Crane, PhD, MPH, ATS Executive Director. More- President’s Symposium: The Cystic Fibrosis StoryWhether cystic fibrosis is your primary research or clinical focus, or you have dedicated yourself to other respiratory diseases, the President's Symposium on “How to Cure a Lung Disease: The Cystic Fibrosis Story” will provide you with needed insights. The symposium will take place from 2:15 to 4:15 p.m. today in Room 205/207 (Street Level) Colorado Convention Center. More
- Recipients of 2015 Respiratory Health Awards Given by the ATS to be Honored in Afternoon CeremonyEvery year at the International Conference, the ATS recognizes individuals whose contributions have helped to improve health worldwide by advancing research, clinical care, and public health in respiratory disease, critical illness, and sleep disorders. More
- ATS Assemblies and Sections Meet at ATS 2015The Society's assemblies and sections will hold their annual Membership Meetings today and Monday at various Denver locations. All members and other interested parties are encouraged to attend these meetings. More
ATS Foundation Marks 10th AnniversaryThe ATS Foundation would like to welcome all of its friends, partners, and supporters from around the world to join in celebrating the ATS Foundation's 10th anniversary. More- ATS 2015 Will Explore Disparities in HealthThe factors that lead to inequality in the treatment of an individual's health can have far-reaching implications on outcomes. Differences in age, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic and health status, risk factors for disease and injury, and access to and use of health care services all play a role. More
- Take Part in Cutting-Edge Science at ATS 2015The presentation of basic and translational scientific discoveries is essential to the full-scope programming of the ATS International Conference. More
- ATS Offers Breadth of Clinical OfferingsComprehensive and interactive clinically based programming will give ATS 2015 attendees the ability to return home confident that they possess the knowledge that they need to stay abreast of changes in the field and to immediately apply that knowledge to their patient care practices. When developing your ATS 2015 itinerary, keep these clinically focused educational offerings in mind. More
Pulmonary Rehab for Acute COPD ExacerbationsAn afternoon scientific symposium today will address the impact of acute exacerbations on patients with COPD, allowing participants to consider the benefits and challenges of providing pulmonary rehabilitation in the post-exacerbation period. More
AJRCCM Editor to Appear in ATS 2015 SessionsThe new editor of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Jadwiga A. Wedzicha, MD, PhD, will share her expertise at several ATS 2015 sessions this week. More- Hear Great Cases from Fellows and Master CliniciansTwo sessions today will focus on actual cases that have confronted fellows and master clinicians. The first will be the “Fellows Case Conference” from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., which will be followed by “Great Cases: Clinical, Radiologic, and Pathologic Correlations by Master Clinicians.” More
ATS Welcomes International ParticipantsWith nearly half of all ATS International Conference attendees coming from outside the U.S., this gathering truly represents the international perspective. More- Get Social at #ATS2015Get connected on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. More
Network and Learn in These ATS 2015 CentersWhether formal or informal, the connections you will make at ATS 2015 can be long lasting and have the potential to lead to research collaborations, jobs, grants, and journal articles. During the conference, attendees will have many opportunities to connect and learn from their peers, and the following venues ensure that these opportunities take place. More- Forums Discuss Diversity and Women’s Career Issues of TodayDiversity within the fields of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine will come into focus at the annual Diversity Forum from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. today in the Crystal Ballroom (3rd floor) Embassy Suites Hotel. More
- Guest Bloggers at ATS 2015 to Include Jess Mandel and ATS Student ScholarsDuring ATS 2015, the ATS Community on Facebook will feature the stories of four ATS Facebook Bloggers, who will include Jess Mandel, MD, the 2015-17 chair appointee of the ATS International Conference Committee. More
- Take in Non-CME Industry Symposia at ATS 2015The ATS encourages Non-CME Industry Symposia in conjunction with the International Conference. All full-conference participants are encouraged to attend these programs. More
Be Sure to Attend Industry Theaters and Mini TheatersWith increasing popularity of Industry Theaters, ATS 2015 will deliver more offerings than ever before. Professionals will lead a total of 19 Industry Theater and Mini Industry Theater discussions in the Exhibit Hall. More- Get Hands-On Skills in the Practical WorkshopsParticipate in 90 minutes of hands-on demonstrations and skill-building presentations with a different exhibiting company each day in the Practical Workshop located at the end of the 100 aisle. More
- Faculty Reminded of COI DisclosureIn addition to completing a preconference disclosure questionnaire, the ATS requires that all faculty members speaking at CME-accredited International Conference sessions prepare and show conflict of interest disclosure slides at the beginning of their presentations. More
- Calendar of Special EventsSee what is in store for today. More