2017 Conference Daily News

Red Journal Submission Processes

The editors of the American Journal of Respiratory Cell Molecular Biology—the Red Journal—will present an overview of the journal status, including a summary of its scientific scope, the editorial process, and current journal statistics.

Lunch and Learn

The learning continues at ATS 2017 through lunch with Industry Theaters and Mini Industry Theaters on Monday and Tuesday in the Exhibit Hall.

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.

ATS Foundation Thanks 2016 Contributors

The ATS Foundation is pleased to recognize our generous donors who made gifts between
Jan. 1, 2016, and Dec. 31, 2016.

Watch: Sunday at ATS

ATS President David Gozal, MD, MBA, discusses Sunday highlights at ATS 2017.

Early Childhood Social Intervention Directly Impacts Health and Success

Investing in early childhood education for socially and economically disadvantaged children makes sense. Every dollar invested in early childhood development returns between $7 and $13 annually in improved physical and mental health, more education, higher income, and reduced crime over the succeeding decades.

PAR Encourages Patients to Take Charge

Patients should not be the passive victims of their diseases and conditions. Instead, they should act as the quarterbacks of their treatment teams to improve their outcomes.

Welcome to ATS 2017!

On behalf of the ATS International Conference Committee, I am pleased to welcome you to ATS 2017. It is wonderful to be meeting in Washington, DC, the city that 113 years ago hosted the first conference of the American Sanatorium Association, which became the American Thoracic Society in 1960.

ATS Unveils Initiatives

The ATS continues its efforts to impact health care and policies domestically and around the globe. The ATS president and president-elect outlined those efforts in addresses Saturday evening during the ATS 2017 Opening Ceremony.

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