In 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.

Whether 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.

Every 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.

The 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.

The 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.

The presentation of basic and translational scientific discoveries is essential to the full-scope programming of the ATS International Conference.