Augustine M. K. Choi, M.D.

Gregory P. Downey, M.D.

The premier gathering of clinicians and scientists committed to advancing pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine, the ATS International Conference is an important venue for recognizing individuals who are leaders in these fields for their extraordinary contributions to and achievements in lung disease research, treatment and prevention.

The following individuals will be honored today during the “Recognition Awards for Scientific Accomplishment” at 1:30 p.m. in Room 271-273 on the second level of the Morial Convention Center. These awards are given to individuals for outstanding scientific contributions in basic or clinical research to the understanding, prevention and treatment of respiratory disease or critical illness.

Sally E. Wenzel, M.D.

Jeanine P. Wiener-Kronish, M.D.

Recipients are recognized for either scientific contributions throughout their careers or for major contributions at a particular point in their careers. Each awardee will make a 25-minute presentation about their research.

1:30 p.m. Augustine M. K. Choi, M.D.—“Can Gaseous Molecule Carbon Monoxide be a Therapy in Lung Disease”

2 p.m. Gregory P. Downey, M.D.—“Mechanisms of Epithelial Injury and Repair in Acute Lung Injury”

2:30 p.m. Sally E. Wenzel, M.D.—“Asthma Phenotypes: A Prelude to Mechanistic Insights on Disease Pathogenesis”

3 p.m. Jeanine P. Wiener-Kronish, M.D.—“Lung Injury: It’s All About Team Work”