American Thoracic Society (ATS)
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To accelerate global innovation in the advancement of respiratory health through multidisciplinary collaboration, education, and advocacy. https://linktr.ee/atscommunity
Happy Black History Month! The ATS is highlighting some of its members to spotlight their stories, research, and accomplishments.
Francesca C. Duncan, MD, MS, talks about her research, how she works to dismantle barriers, and the importance of representation.
Francesca C. Duncan, MD, MS, talks about her research, how she works to dismantle barriers, and the importance of representation.
February 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Happy Black History Month! The ATS is highlighting some of its members to spotlight their stories, research, and accomplishments.
Francesca C. Duncan, MD, MS, talks about her research, how she works to dismantle barriers, and the importance of representation.
Francesca C. Duncan, MD, MS, talks about her research, how she works to dismantle barriers, and the importance of representation.
ATS ASPIRE Fellowship applications are open! It supports pulmonary and sleep physician–scientists with supplemental funding during their fellowship. This program is sponsored by Resmed, with additional sponsorship from Fisher & Paykel.
Apply by March 12: site.thoracic.org/assemblies/s...
Apply by March 12: site.thoracic.org/assemblies/s...
February 18, 2026 at 10:00 PM
ATS ASPIRE Fellowship applications are open! It supports pulmonary and sleep physician–scientists with supplemental funding during their fellowship. This program is sponsored by Resmed, with additional sponsorship from Fisher & Paykel.
Apply by March 12: site.thoracic.org/assemblies/s...
Apply by March 12: site.thoracic.org/assemblies/s...
Applications for the ATS Fellowship in Health Equity & Diversity are here! This fellowship provides up to $40,000 to support senior fellows, postdocs, or junior faculty advancing health equity in pulmonary, critical care, or sleep medicine.
Apply by March 13: site.thoracic.org/clinicians-r...
Apply by March 13: site.thoracic.org/clinicians-r...
February 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Applications for the ATS Fellowship in Health Equity & Diversity are here! This fellowship provides up to $40,000 to support senior fellows, postdocs, or junior faculty advancing health equity in pulmonary, critical care, or sleep medicine.
Apply by March 13: site.thoracic.org/clinicians-r...
Apply by March 13: site.thoracic.org/clinicians-r...
California Thoracic Society is hosting their annual conference March 12-15, 2026 in Monterey, California. Topics include COPD, IP, remote monitoring, symptom management, sepsis, ECMO, and pulmonary complications of cancer care.
Learn more: calthoracic.org/wp-content/u...
Learn more: calthoracic.org/wp-content/u...
February 17, 2026 at 10:34 PM
California Thoracic Society is hosting their annual conference March 12-15, 2026 in Monterey, California. Topics include COPD, IP, remote monitoring, symptom management, sepsis, ECMO, and pulmonary complications of cancer care.
Learn more: calthoracic.org/wp-content/u...
Learn more: calthoracic.org/wp-content/u...
ATS International Committee Chair Jennifer L. Taylor, MD, MSCS, ATSF explains that #ATS2026 has training sessions & networking with colleagues. Watch the ATS Breathe Easy podcast: youtu.be/sRdoQM40jJQ
Register for ATS 2026 by March 12 to save! registration.experientevent.com/ShowATS261/F...
Register for ATS 2026 by March 12 to save! registration.experientevent.com/ShowATS261/F...
February 17, 2026 at 7:33 PM
ATS International Committee Chair Jennifer L. Taylor, MD, MSCS, ATSF explains that #ATS2026 has training sessions & networking with colleagues. Watch the ATS Breathe Easy podcast: youtu.be/sRdoQM40jJQ
Register for ATS 2026 by March 12 to save! registration.experientevent.com/ShowATS261/F...
Register for ATS 2026 by March 12 to save! registration.experientevent.com/ShowATS261/F...
Happy Lunar New Year from the ATS!
February 17, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Happy Lunar New Year from the ATS!
Attendees will have several opportunities to serve the Sunshine State at #ATS2026 through community partnerships and service-oriented initiatives, including the Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida and the LGBT+ Center Orlando.
Learn more: www.atsconferencenews.org/the-ats-seek...
Learn more: www.atsconferencenews.org/the-ats-seek...
February 16, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Attendees will have several opportunities to serve the Sunshine State at #ATS2026 through community partnerships and service-oriented initiatives, including the Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida and the LGBT+ Center Orlando.
Learn more: www.atsconferencenews.org/the-ats-seek...
Learn more: www.atsconferencenews.org/the-ats-seek...
For this month's ATS Who's Who, meet Nizar Jarjour, MD, ATSF! He's the Ovid Meyer Endowed Professor of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, and he's got an artistic side that "kneads" to be seen. Learn more about Dr. Jarjour: site.thoracic.org/about-us/new...
February 16, 2026 at 4:32 PM
For this month's ATS Who's Who, meet Nizar Jarjour, MD, ATSF! He's the Ovid Meyer Endowed Professor of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, and he's got an artistic side that "kneads" to be seen. Learn more about Dr. Jarjour: site.thoracic.org/about-us/new...
🚨 Earlier this month, measles was detected in two people detained at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas, one of the largest family detention facilities. #medsky
Opinion | Measles Just Hit an ICE Facility. I've Seen What Happens Next.
When infectious disease and incarceration collide, the outcome is predictable
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February 16, 2026 at 2:12 AM
🚨 Earlier this month, measles was detected in two people detained at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas, one of the largest family detention facilities. #medsky
Applications for the ATS Fellowship in Health Equity & Diversity are open! This fellowship provides up to $40,000 to support senior fellows, postdocs, or junior faculty advancing health equity in pulmonary, critical care, or sleep medicine.
Apply by March 13: site.thoracic.org/clinicians-r...
Apply by March 13: site.thoracic.org/clinicians-r...
February 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Applications for the ATS Fellowship in Health Equity & Diversity are open! This fellowship provides up to $40,000 to support senior fellows, postdocs, or junior faculty advancing health equity in pulmonary, critical care, or sleep medicine.
Apply by March 13: site.thoracic.org/clinicians-r...
Apply by March 13: site.thoracic.org/clinicians-r...
Happy Valentine's Day from Al and Viola! Share some of these air-tight puns with your Va-lung-tine today.
February 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Happy Valentine's Day from Al and Viola! Share some of these air-tight puns with your Va-lung-tine today.
🚨Only a few hours left!🚨Applications to be featured at the 2026 Respiratory Innovation Summit are due today! RIS highlights companies that are advancing the field of respiratory health by bringing together the brightest minds and innovators. #ATS2026
Apply today! site.thoracic.org/conference/p...
Apply today! site.thoracic.org/conference/p...
February 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
🚨Only a few hours left!🚨Applications to be featured at the 2026 Respiratory Innovation Summit are due today! RIS highlights companies that are advancing the field of respiratory health by bringing together the brightest minds and innovators. #ATS2026
Apply today! site.thoracic.org/conference/p...
Apply today! site.thoracic.org/conference/p...
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This study reveals that certain hidden respiratory strain indicators can predict respiratory failure
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Read more here: doi.org/10.1164/rccm...
Watch here: youtu.be/74Y7cTkEESA?...
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Read more here: doi.org/10.1164/rccm...
Watch here: youtu.be/74Y7cTkEESA?...
Mechanical Ventilation- Why Some Patients Fail Even After Breathing Trial
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February 12, 2026 at 7:32 PM
This study reveals that certain hidden respiratory strain indicators can predict respiratory failure
@atscommunity.bsky.social #medsky
Read more here: doi.org/10.1164/rccm...
Watch here: youtu.be/74Y7cTkEESA?...
@atscommunity.bsky.social #medsky
Read more here: doi.org/10.1164/rccm...
Watch here: youtu.be/74Y7cTkEESA?...
While hundreds of researchers are facing funding cuts and challenges, Neeta Thakur, MD, sees hope in the response of her colleagues and community after these cuts were enacted.
Watch the ATS Breathe Easy podcast now or tune in wherever you listen to podcasts: youtu.be/vxC882wdKWw
Watch the ATS Breathe Easy podcast now or tune in wherever you listen to podcasts: youtu.be/vxC882wdKWw
February 13, 2026 at 3:32 PM
While hundreds of researchers are facing funding cuts and challenges, Neeta Thakur, MD, sees hope in the response of her colleagues and community after these cuts were enacted.
Watch the ATS Breathe Easy podcast now or tune in wherever you listen to podcasts: youtu.be/vxC882wdKWw
Watch the ATS Breathe Easy podcast now or tune in wherever you listen to podcasts: youtu.be/vxC882wdKWw
🚨One day left!🚨Applications to be featured at the 2026 Respiratory Innovation Summit are due on Feb. 13! RIS highlights companies that are advancing the field of respiratory health by bringing together the brightest minds and innovators. #ATS2026
Apply today! site.thoracic.org/conference/p...
Apply today! site.thoracic.org/conference/p...
February 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM
🚨One day left!🚨Applications to be featured at the 2026 Respiratory Innovation Summit are due on Feb. 13! RIS highlights companies that are advancing the field of respiratory health by bringing together the brightest minds and innovators. #ATS2026
Apply today! site.thoracic.org/conference/p...
Apply today! site.thoracic.org/conference/p...
Happy Black History Month! The ATS is highlighting some of its members to spotlight their stories, research, and accomplishments.
Aaron Baugh, MD, talks about his research at UCSF in pulmonary and critical care, specializing in smoking-related lung disease.
Aaron Baugh, MD, talks about his research at UCSF in pulmonary and critical care, specializing in smoking-related lung disease.
February 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Happy Black History Month! The ATS is highlighting some of its members to spotlight their stories, research, and accomplishments.
Aaron Baugh, MD, talks about his research at UCSF in pulmonary and critical care, specializing in smoking-related lung disease.
Aaron Baugh, MD, talks about his research at UCSF in pulmonary and critical care, specializing in smoking-related lung disease.
"The EPA's decision to roll back the greenhouse gas endangerment finding is anti-science and anti-health and will harm the health and welfare of the American people," says ATS Environmental Health Policy Committee Chair Alison Lee, MD, MS, ATSF.
Read more: site.thoracic.org/advocacy-pat...
Read more: site.thoracic.org/advocacy-pat...
February 12, 2026 at 8:45 PM
"The EPA's decision to roll back the greenhouse gas endangerment finding is anti-science and anti-health and will harm the health and welfare of the American people," says ATS Environmental Health Policy Committee Chair Alison Lee, MD, MS, ATSF.
Read more: site.thoracic.org/advocacy-pat...
Read more: site.thoracic.org/advocacy-pat...
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Just published a new episode of The Lung Science Podcast: An AJRCMB Podcast: Tissue-Resident Alveolar Macrophages Reduce Ozone-induced Inflammation via MerTK-mediated Efferocytosis
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🎧 Listen here: thelungsciencepodcast.transistor.fm/episodes/tis...
@atscommunity.bsky.social #medsky
🎧 Listen here: thelungsciencepodcast.transistor.fm/episodes/tis...
The Lung Science Podcast: An AJRCMB Podcast | Tissue-Resident Alveolar Macrophages Reduce Ozone-induced Inflammation via MerTK-mediated Efferocytosis
Dr. Niyati Borkar chats with Dr. Marissa Guttenberg about her article,
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February 12, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Just published a new episode of The Lung Science Podcast: An AJRCMB Podcast: Tissue-Resident Alveolar Macrophages Reduce Ozone-induced Inflammation via MerTK-mediated Efferocytosis
@atscommunity.bsky.social #medsky
🎧 Listen here: thelungsciencepodcast.transistor.fm/episodes/tis...
@atscommunity.bsky.social #medsky
🎧 Listen here: thelungsciencepodcast.transistor.fm/episodes/tis...
“[Tear gas] is an indiscriminate weapon and a respiratory hazard, period,” Anthony Szema, MD, ATSF, chair of the Section on Terrorism and Inhalation Disasters told the New York Times.
Read about Portland's lawsuit against ICE for the health effects of tear gas use: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/c...
Read about Portland's lawsuit against ICE for the health effects of tear gas use: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/c...
February 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
“[Tear gas] is an indiscriminate weapon and a respiratory hazard, period,” Anthony Szema, MD, ATSF, chair of the Section on Terrorism and Inhalation Disasters told the New York Times.
Read about Portland's lawsuit against ICE for the health effects of tear gas use: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/c...
Read about Portland's lawsuit against ICE for the health effects of tear gas use: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/c...
🚨ONE DAY LEFT! 🚨 Nominations for the Ziskind Clinical Research Scholar Award close Feb. 13! 🔬 The award celebrates early-career ATS members who have shown leadership, scholarship, academic achievement, and active involvement in the ATS. #ATS2026
Submit today: site.thoracic.org/membership/a...
Submit today: site.thoracic.org/membership/a...
February 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM
🚨ONE DAY LEFT! 🚨 Nominations for the Ziskind Clinical Research Scholar Award close Feb. 13! 🔬 The award celebrates early-career ATS members who have shown leadership, scholarship, academic achievement, and active involvement in the ATS. #ATS2026
Submit today: site.thoracic.org/membership/a...
Submit today: site.thoracic.org/membership/a...
Apply for the ATS 2026 Underrepresented Trainee Development Scholarship! Each awardee will receive a $1,000 travel scholarship, a certificate of achievement, complimentary conference registration, and one year’s ATS membership.
Apply before March 9: site.thoracic.org/conference/a...
Apply before March 9: site.thoracic.org/conference/a...
February 12, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Apply for the ATS 2026 Underrepresented Trainee Development Scholarship! Each awardee will receive a $1,000 travel scholarship, a certificate of achievement, complimentary conference registration, and one year’s ATS membership.
Apply before March 9: site.thoracic.org/conference/a...
Apply before March 9: site.thoracic.org/conference/a...
The ATS joined numerous other groups in condemning the EPA's illegal action, when they failed to meet a Feb. 7 deadline to designate areas in violation of the strengthened 2024 national air quality standard for soot, as required under the Clean Air Act.
Read more: earthjustice.org/press/2026/t...
Read more: earthjustice.org/press/2026/t...
February 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The ATS joined numerous other groups in condemning the EPA's illegal action, when they failed to meet a Feb. 7 deadline to designate areas in violation of the strengthened 2024 national air quality standard for soot, as required under the Clean Air Act.
Read more: earthjustice.org/press/2026/t...
Read more: earthjustice.org/press/2026/t...
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Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome Pulmonary Fibrosis: Monogenic Disorder, Multi-Omics Discovery
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🔗 tinyurl.com/w7rc4cf5
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February 11, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome Pulmonary Fibrosis: Monogenic Disorder, Multi-Omics Discovery
@atscommunity.bsky.social #medsky
🔗 tinyurl.com/w7rc4cf5
@atscommunity.bsky.social #medsky
🔗 tinyurl.com/w7rc4cf5
Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day dedicated to advocating for full and equal access to, and participation, in STEM for women and girls. Here are some words of wisdom from Juliana Ferreira, MD, PhD, ATSF, on the importance of mentorship.
February 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day dedicated to advocating for full and equal access to, and participation, in STEM for women and girls. Here are some words of wisdom from Juliana Ferreira, MD, PhD, ATSF, on the importance of mentorship.
The ATS joined a coalition of public health organizations, and health, law and policy scholars to file an amicus brief, warning that recent federal actions weakening routine childhood vaccination recommendations pose a threat to public health.
Learn more: mediarelations.gwu.edu/public-healt...
Learn more: mediarelations.gwu.edu/public-healt...
February 10, 2026 at 9:30 PM
The ATS joined a coalition of public health organizations, and health, law and policy scholars to file an amicus brief, warning that recent federal actions weakening routine childhood vaccination recommendations pose a threat to public health.
Learn more: mediarelations.gwu.edu/public-healt...
Learn more: mediarelations.gwu.edu/public-healt...