Mark T. Gladwin, MD

Timothy S. Blackwell, MD

Celebrate the achievements of four expert researchers during the Recognition Awards for Scientific Accomplishments from 2 to 4 p.m. today in Hall 114 (100 Level) Pennsylvania Convention Center.

These awards are given to individuals for outstanding scientific contributions in basic or clinical research to the understanding, prevention and treatment of lung disease. Those considered for the award are recognized for either scientific contributions throughout their careers or for major contributions at a particular point in their careers.

Paul W. Noble, MD

Naftali Kaminski, MD

Each awardee will make a 25-minute presentation about their research.

• 2 p.m.: Timothy S. Blackwell, MD, Nashville, Tenn—Epithelial Dysfunction in IPF
• 2:30 p.m.: Mark T. Gladwin, MD, Pittsburgh—Unraveling the Reactions of NO, Nitrite and Hemoglobin in Human Physiology and Therapeutics
• 3 p.m.: Naftali Kaminski, MD, Pittsburgh—Genomics of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
• 3:30 p.m.: Paul W. Noble, MD, Los Angeles—More than Glue: Matrix Regulation of Lung Inflammation and Fibrosis