Denver is the natural gateway to the beauty, romance and history of the American West. The city was born during the great Pikes Peak or Bust Gold Rush of 1859 when flakes of placer gold were found where the South Platte River meets Cherry Creek.
May 17, 2011
Q&A: Nicholas S. Hill, Incoming ATS President
Q. Congratulations. You will officially succeed Dean Schraufnagel as ATS President this afternoon. Do you remember your first ATS meeting? Did you dare think that you might one day become President of the Society?
A. I remember my first ATS meeting very well.
Sessions to Feature Research Efforts, Clinical Trials
Learn the latest findings from IPFNet, SARP and the SCCOR program, and get updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; and the National Institute of Infectious Diseases during these clinical trial sessions, which will take place from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday.
Denver—The Place to Learn About Ecology
From global warming and renewable energy to environmental cleanup, Denver is emerging as one of the premier places in the nation for “green” learning.
Today’s Product Theater
Have lunch while listening to the latest information about specific drugs, devices, other products or services related to pulmonary, critical care or sleep medicine.
Don’t Miss Today’s Non-CME Industry Symposia
6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Denver Sheraton Hotel: Grand Ballroom
Complete your Discovery Zone Cards
Once you’ve visited the participating booths and answered the questions on the back of the card correctly, drop the card in the Discovery Zone bins at the front of the Exhibit Hall.
Seek Happiness, Success Will Follow
Estelle Gauda, MD, is a longtime advocate for reducing minority disparities among physicians in medicine. She garnered well-deserved attention for her commitment to diversity issues during the ATS 2011 Diversity Forum on Monday at the Embassy Suites Denver.
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.