The ATS encourages ATS 2017 attendees to participate in any of several Non-CME Symposia on Tuesday.
2017 Conference Daily News
Lunch and Learn
The learning continues at ATS 2017 through lunch with Industry Theaters and Mini Industry Theaters Tuesday in the Exhibit Hall. Enjoy a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the ATS (while quantities last) as you listen to the latest clinical updates from supporting companies related to pulmonary, critical care, or sleep medicine.
Learn About NIH Government Programs, Funding
The ATS International Conference is introducing the NIH Theater, presenting government-focused sessions that are a great educational opportunity for attendees looking for insight from the National Institutes of Health.
Join Burst Sessions in Guru Bars
New to the ATS International Conference are Guru Bars, which are designed to offer participants quick-burst learning opportunities. Each Guru Bar seats 25 participants to create a dynamic, intimate group with lots of interaction.
Watch: Monday at ATS 2017
ATS President David Gozal, MD, MBA, discusses Monday highlights at ATS 2017.
Education, Innovation, and Networking at ATS 2017
See some of the great education and activities we have planned for the week in this brief video.
Take Action: Rally at the Capitol
Join ATS members and leaders to make your voices heard during a one-hour rally on Capitol Hill Tuesday afternoon. ATS Rally at the U.S. Capitol: Lab Coats for Lungs will start at 5:30 p.m. at Upper Senate Park, across Constitution Avenue from the U.S. Capitol and Delaware Avenue from the Russell Senate Office Building.
Technology on Display
The ATS Exhibit Hall is home to the latest technology developments, and those advances go beyond hardware to include software and research related to improving outcomes. ATS 2017 attendees are taking advantage of learning about technology developments both at exhibit booths and in presentation arenas, such as the Guru Bars, Industry Theaters, and NIH Theater.
Keynote Series: Patient Safety, CF Research
The ATS Keynote Series continues Monday with addresses on patient safety and the latest research on cystic fibrosis—both presented by leaders in their fields.
Filling the Gap: NIMH Chief Calls for Minority Physicians
A former refugee who fled Cuba as Fidel Castro took power is now leading the drive of the National Institutes of Health to grow minority trainee development and the study of conditions that affect minorities of various backgrounds.