2014 Daily Conference News

Q&A: ATS Executive Director Stephen C. Crane, PhD, MPH

An interview with Stephen C. Crane, PhD, MPH, ATS Executive Director

ATS Assemblies and Sections Meet at ATS 2014

The Society’s assemblies and sections will hold their annual Membership Meetings today and Monday at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. All members and other interested parties are encouraged to attend these meetings.

Where to Gather, Meet New Colleagues, and Network

Each year, about 14,000 clinicians, researchers, and medical professionals from public and private institutions, academia, and industry from around the world gather to exchange ideas at the conference.

Test Drive the Latest Apps

Attendees will now have the opportunity to browse the latest iPad apps from leading publishers while connecting with colleagues in the new ATS 2014 Networking Nooks in the Exhibit Hall.

No Waiting in Line at the ATS Foundation Donor Appreciation Suite

ATS 2014 International Conference attendees who have contributed $300 or more to the ATS Foundation between June 2013 and May 2014 are invited to relax, grab a bite to eat, check emails, and use the Internet free of charge in the ATS Foundation’s Donor Appreciation Suite, Sail Pavilion, upper level in the San Diego Convention Center.

Download the New ATS 2014 App for Apple and Android

The new ATS 2014 app for smartphones and tablets is now available in the Apple App store and Google Play. Plan your itinerary by searching sessions by keyword, author, and title and upload it to your calendar.

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 the ATS (while quantities last).

ATS Center Returns with Expanded Offerings

Visit the ATS Center in Booth 4139 in the Exhibit Hall, where you’ll find a variety of new offerings for ATS 2014.

Comprehensive Year in Review Tracks Bring Attendees up to Speed

Adult and pediatric clinicians and nurses will have the opportunity to review the past year’s literature on clinical and research topics with expert presenters in the popular series “Clinical Year in Review,” “Nursing Year in Review,” and “Pediatric Year in Review.” These tracks present the perfect opportunity for attendees to gain comprehensive knowledge of the latest advances in their fields.

Take on the ATS Twitter Scavenger Hunt for a Chance to Win an iPad

Think you know everything there is to know about the American Thoracic Society? Test your knowledge for a chance to win a free iPad in the ATS Twitter Scavenger Hunt, which begins at 9 a.m. today.

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