2023
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Clinical Year in Review 1 to Explore Latest Papers in Pulmonary Vascular Disease, ILD, COPD, ALI/ARDS
Experts in respiratory health will review recent papers in the field beginning Sunday. Gustavo A. Heresi, MD, MSci, will discuss pulmonary vascular disease, including promising results from a study on the use of a fusion protein in treating pulmonary arterial hypertension.
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New NHLBI Leaders Discuss Organizational Priorities, Collaborations with ATS
Sumita Khatri, MD, and Gustavo Matute-Bello, MD, share their goals as new leaders of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s Division of Lung Diseases. They also discuss the importance of the collaborative relationship between NHLBI and the ATS in helping transform research.
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Sleep Clinical Core Curriculum Session Highlights Therapeutic Strategies for Sleep-Disordered Breathing
In this first half of a two-part series on sleep, Megan M. Lowery, MD, Jose Bernardo Contreras, MD, and Kara Lindi Dupuy-McCauley, MD, will discuss causes of sleep-disordered breathing and explore guidelines for management.
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Special Sessions and Presentations Address the Challenges of Vaccine Hesitancy
The ATS was one of seven specialty societies awarded a grant to increase COVID-19, influenza, and routine vaccination rates among high-risk adults in the U.S. Multiple sessions at the International Conference will address how providers can bolster vaccination adoption.
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Leadership and Equity Visionary to Open Conference
Stephen K. Klasko, MD, MBA, will deliver the keynote address of the Opening Ceremony. An expert on health care and leadership known for redefining benchmarks and promoting health equity, Dr. Klasko will share his vision for the future of medicine.
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IPC is an Educational, Collaborative Space for the Advancement of Global Health
The International Participants Center is designed to enhance the International Conference experience while highlighting the ATS’s involvement in global health activities.
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High School Student to Present Lung Imaging Data
The youngest presenter at this year’s International Conference will be 17-year-old Alexandra Tombleson, who will discuss the validation of X-ray velocimetry with pneumotachograph to assess respiratory physiology.
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Assembly Members to Unite in Washington, DC
The 14 Assemblies of the ATS will hold membership meetings during the International Conference. Meetings will take place Sunday and Monday evenings at the Marriott Marquis DC.
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Patients & Experts Forum Provides a Platform for Patient Perspectives on Challenges in Health Care
Patients, their families, and lung disease experts will exchange perspectives on vital health topics during the 17th annual ATS Public Advisory Roundtable Patients & Experts Forum. This year’s theme is “Pulmonary Health Care: Access for All.”
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Get to Know Your International Conference Host City:
Eight Facts About Washington, DC
Washington, DC, is a city filled with unique history and culture. While it is mainly known for being the nation’s capital, there is likely much about Washington, DC, that International Conference attendees have yet to discover.