Celebrate the achievements of four expert researchers for their outstanding scientific contributions in basic or clinical research that enhances the understanding, prevention, and treatment of lung disease during the Recognition Awards for Scientific Accomplishments.
2016 Daily Conference News
Changes for Monitoring Patients on Ventilators
Levels of ventilator-assisted pneumonia (VAP) have declined but remain a concern, so the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has proposed changes to the monitoring of complications from ventilators. The changes focus on ventilator-associated complications (VAC), which may affect VAP.
Donors Honor Next Generation of Investigators
With an assortment of hors d’oeuvres, music, and dancing the ATS Foundation kicked off its Eighth Annual Research Program Benefit on Saturday evening.
ATS PAR Empowers Patients
Patients and families are central to the mission of the American Thoracic Society. With a theme of empowering patients with technology, experts in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine shared their insights with patients and family members during the Public Advisory Roundtable Meet-the-Experts Forum on Saturday.
Q&A: ATS President Atul Malhotra, MD
Q: What have you found most gratifying during your term as president?
A: My focus has been on the next generation, and attracting and attaining top talent in the field.
Presidents’ Terms Define Progress
ATS President Atul Malhotra, MD, reviewed accomplishments while President-Elect David Gozal, MD, outlined his goals during the Opening Ceremony.
Keynote Series: Lung Cancer, PAH, and CTEPH
The ATS Keynote Series continues Monday with discussions about lung cancer detection and prevention, and the evolution of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH).
New Technologies to Check Out
The ATS Exhibit Hall is the venue for getting a first look at the latest technologies available for pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine professionals.
Revolutionizing Human Longevity
Supercomputers can analyze enormous amounts of data, and use algorithms to predict your life span and the development of diseases in their genesis. This heady update on technology and the status of precision medicine was delivered by J. Craig Venter, PhD, a leader in genome research, during Saturday’s Opening Ceremony,
Take the ATS Walking Challenge
Stay active during the International Conference with the ATS Walking Challenge. The steps you take will help raise funds for the ATS Foundation Research Program and give you a chance to win prizes.