April 28, 2011

Top 11 Reasons to Visit the ATS Center in Denver

The ATS Center, which will be located in the Exhibit Hall at ATS 2011, is your one-stop-shop during the International Conference.

ATS 2011 Abstracts Once Again Electronic Only

ATS 2011 International Conference abstracts will be available electronically online through the ATS and American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine Web sites and via CD-ROM onsite at the ATS 2011. With both versions, attendees and others can search for abstracts by keyword, author and title.

Networking Opportunities Abound at ATS 2011

This year’s International Conference offers attendees several avenues for networking with colleagues—from an engaging new tool called “My ATS 2011” to several onsite areas that will allow participants to connect in informal settings.

ATS Relaunches Fellows Symposium

The ATS will relaunch the Fellows Symposium at ATS 2011.

University of Colorado’s Rich History Fosters Academic Leaders

When Mark W. Geraci, MD, moved to Denver to complete his pulmonary and critical care training at the University of Colorado 21 years ago, he joined an institution focused on developing the careers of academic pulmonary physicians interested in education, research and clinical care.

Sessions to Provide the Latest from Clinical Trials and Clinical Practice Guidelines

Several noon sessions will provide attendees with the latest developments in ongoing clinical trials research and clinical practice guidelines from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) and the U.S. Critical Illness and Injury Trials Group (USCIIT).

Get your Pick of Sessions, Avoid Onsite Lines with Advance Registration

By registering in advance for the ATS 2011 International Conference, you can secure your attendance at sessions with limited space and avoid onsite registration lines.

Explore Mile High City’s Miles of Excitement

Located on the high plains base of the Rocky Mountains, Denver is one of the most beautiful cities in the U.S. While the area is world famous for snow skiing, Denver boasts 300 days of sunshine a year. It’s a lively city whose residents have a great love of the outdoors.

Steven Weinberger to Present 2011 President’s Lecture

Steven Weinberger, MD, FACP, executive vice president and chief executive officer of the American College of Physicians (ACP), will deliver the 2011 President’s Lecture, “Challenges for the Subspecialist in the Era of Healthcare Reform,” at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday.

President’s Symposium to Address Global Health Leadership

The ATS 2011 President’s Symposium will focus on developing global health leadership, an area of increasing importance as global trade and the ease of travel have broken down national boundaries with respect to respiratory diseases, critical illnesses and sleep disorders. The symposium will take place from 8:15 to 10:45 a.m. on Monday, May 16.

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