Those in the early stages of their careers will gain insights into successful academic careers from experts during the new Faculty Development Seminars from 7 to 8 a.m. today and Tuesday in Room 410 A-B (Level 4) Hilton San Diego Bayfront. Developed by the ATS Members In Transition and Training Committee, the seminars are tailored to clinical and research fellows, postdoctoral fellows, residents, and junior faculty pursuing academic careers in pulmonary, allergy, critical care, and/or sleep medicine. Registration is required.
2014 Daily Conference News
Expert Panel Unravels ILD Cases in New Web Video Series
The Society, in collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., has released the ATS Video Case Study Series, a collection of online case studies that were developed to provide education for clinicians about the diagnosis of interstitial lung diseases, idiopathic interstitial pneumonias, and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and test their knowledge and competence. The videos are available at the ILD Education Center.
Patients Connect with Experts
Leaders in the care and research of pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome, lung transplantation, scleroderma, sarcoidosis, sleep disorders, and others greeted patients and families during the Meet the Experts forum Saturday at ATS 2014.
Donors Dance and Dine in Support of Respiratory Research
ATS 2014 attendees gathered for a special evening reception Saturday when the ATS Foundation kicked off its Sixth Annual ATS Foundation Research Program Benefit.
ATS Foundation Thanks 2013 Contributors for Their Support
The ATS is pleased to recognize its generous donors who contributed to the Foundation’s Funds for the Future Annual Campaign from Jan. 1, 2013, to Dec. 31, 2013.
Four to Receive Awards for Scientific Accomplishments
Celebrate the achievements of four expert researchers during the Recognition Awards for Scientific Accomplishments from 2 to 4 p.m. today in Room 33 A-C (Upper Level) San Diego Convention Center.
ATS 2014: Advancing Science and Care
Welcome to the American Thoracic Society’s 2014 International Conference. With more than 500 sessions, 800 speakers, and 5,700 original research abstracts and case reports, you have the opportunity to learn about an array of topics in adult and pediatric pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine, and to delve into specific clinical or scientific interests of your choosing.
ATS President’s Symposium Speakers Offer Science, Lessons and Inspiration in Addressing Health Equality
Since the start of ATS President Patricia Finn’s term last year, the ATS has engaged in an initiative to address health equality. For the President’s Symposium from 2 to 4:30 today in Room 6 F (Upper Level) San Diego Convention Center, “Launching Today’s Science Towards Tomorrow’s Care: Local and Global Health Equality,” Dr. Finn has invited four leaders and experts from organizations who will provide an international perspective on the topic
ATS Exhibit Hall: Where Basic Science and Clinical Medicine Meet
The Exhibit Hall is a vast extension of the ATS 2014 educational experience as it presents the unique opportunity for attendees to learn firsthand from the developers of the latest therapies, medical devices, publications, and research services.
Recipients of 2014 Respiratory Health Awards Given by the ATS to be Honored in Afternoon Ceremony
As 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 the extraordinary contributions to and achievements in lung disease research, treatment, and prevention. The following individuals will be honored at an awards ceremony from 4:45 to 6:30 p.m. today in Hall H of the San Diego Convention Center.