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The Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform (SOAR) Act aims to improve access to oxygen therapy for those on Medicare. It is now more important than ever to contact your representatives in Congress to advocate for access to supplemental oxygen, as Jaeger Spratt, MSW, of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association explains. #atsadvocacy Learn more about the SOAR Act in this episode of the ATS Breathe Easy podcast: youtu.be/NSVpTQKQ4bs

It's not just professional challenges that can alter careers, but events in one's personal life. On this episode of the ATS Breathe Easy podcast, guest Joshua Lee Denson, MD, MS, and host Amy Attaway, MD, discuss what people discuss during the ATS Storytelling Series. Watch the full episode of the ATS Breathe Easy podcast now or tune in wherever you listen to podcasts: youtu.be/mJeXGsYQbV8 Register for #ATS2026! registration.experientevent.com/ShowATS261/Flo…

Do you have your ticket to the 2026 Respiratory Innovation Summit (RIS 2026)? Attendees will have ample opportunity to network and view posters, participate in breakout sessions, as well as hear the Visionary Sponsor Address from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ATS thanks Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Insmed Incorporated, Genentech, GSK, Catalent, Lovelace Biomedical, Ritedose Corp., SMSBiotech, and Vitalograph for their generous support of the ATS 2026 Respiratory Innovation Summit. Register today: site.thoracic.org/conference/att…

🎧Listen here Recognizing World Tuberculosis Day Listen to this podcast about the 2025 ATS guidelines on tuberculosis @atscommunity share.transistor.fm/s/7ae88351

51 days until ATS 2026 Orlando. 🏖️🫁 @atsearlycareer @atscommunity

The ROME COPD exacerbation proposal works! Time to move forward @atscommunity 🔗 tinyurl.com/2zxrpsw9

There's no place like the ATS International Conference to help boost your career. Take it from ATS Treasurer Gregory Tino, MD, ATSF, FCCP, FACP, who took what he learned about bronchiesctasis at the conference to not only help patients but propel his career. Register for #ATS2026: registration.experientevent.com/ShowATS261/Flo…

Be sure to check out these community impact volunteer opportunities at #ATS2026! Join us in working with our 2026 community partner, the Blue Doors of Central Florida Boys & Girls Clubs, to help inform and inspire the next generation. Learn more: site.thoracic.org/destination-or…

⏰Tomorrow!⏰ Join Christopher Richards, MD, Harvard University, for an interactive “Ask the Expert” session on bronchiectasis, 12 p.m. ET, March 26. Explore how to recognize and diagnose the disease, understand the impact of exacerbations on progression, and review current management strategies and unmet needs. Register today: atsedplus.thoracic.org/content/ask-ex…

March 24 is World Tuberculosis Day. As TB expert Philip Hopewell, MD, explained on the ATS Breathe Easy podcast, advancements in TB treatment make it faster and easier to cure this disease. We have the tools, skills and knowledge to find and cure everyone with TB. The ATS urges everyone to organize within our communities to affect the change that matters most. #worldtbday Watch the full episode now and learn more about global efforts to eradicate TB: youtu.be/y8jmFPzJtfc

It's important not just to hear the stories of career successes, but also challenges and defeats. Joshua Lee Denson, MD, MS, Tulane University, explains this was one of the reasons the ATS Storytelling Series started. By offering a space to share career highs and lows, attendees of the ATS International Conference can gain valuable insights, receive advice, and build community. Watch the full episode of the ATS Breathe Easy podcast now or tune in wherever you listen to podcasts: youtu.be/mJeXGsYQbV8 Register for #ATS2026! registration.experientevent.com/ShowATS261/Flo…

Happy Women's History Month! The ATS is highlighting some of its members to spotlight their stories, research, and accomplishments. Deepshikha Ashana, MD, MBA, MS, talks about the women who helped her as she progressed in her career, and the colleagues that continue to inspire and teach her.

Surviving Sepsis Campaign: International Guidelines for Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock 2026 CCR Journal Watch criticalcarereviews.com/latest-evidenc…

Today! Join our very own @ATS_RSF for their webinar Getting Involved in ATS: Leadership Pathways for Early Career Scientists on March 23rd at 3pm ET! Register here: shorturl.at/25c9F

Support early career investigators at the ATS Research Program Benefit that funds the transition to independent research careers. Network, be inspired, and see how you can make a difference. ATS thanks Chiesi USA, GSK, Insmed Incorporated, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Genentech, and United Therapeutics for their support of the ATS 2026 Research Program Benefit. Learn more: atsconferencenews.org/ats-research-p…

Celebrate diversity at the #ATS2026 Diversity Forum! Connect with leaders and peers, share your experiences, and help build a more inclusive future in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. ATS thanks Genentech for their generous support of the Diversity Forum. Discover more: atsconferencenews.org/ats-diversity-…

Immigrant physicians have always been a part of keeping America healthy. On the ATS Breathe Easy podcast, science historian Eram Alam, PhD, explains that 25 percent of the physician labor force in the U.S. has been comprised of immigrants since the passing of the Hart-Celler Act of 1965. Watch the full episode now or tune in wherever you listen to podcasts: youtu.be/MhPXB8ekDfs

Check out the Interprofessional Grand Rounds, "Rethinking Dyspnea Management: Moving Beyond Routine Opioid Use," at 2 p.m., April 15. Using the ATS's COMFORT Model, attendees will explore practical, non-opioid strategies that address multidimensional contributors to dyspnea while supporting continuous assessment and team-based care. 🫁 🩺 Register for the webinar today: capc.org/events/interpr…

Did you know that you can sign up for #ATS2026 Meet the Experts once you register? Here are some of this year's great sessions! - Trials in the Trenches? Practicalities of Initiation and Conduct of Clinical Trials in Critically Ill Populations - Small but Mighty - EVs in Lung Health and Disease - Microplastics: Research Challenges, Opportunities, and Approaches - Potential and Pitfalls of AI for Clinicians and Educators - Teaching in the Trenches: Mastering Bedside Education in High-Acuity Settings - Facilitating Sleep Curing Critical Illness and Beyond - From Surviving to Thriving: Post-Traumatic Growth for Health Professionals & Trainees in High-Acuity Settings - Navigating Infant Sleep Apnea: What to Do with an OAHI > 5 Check out these sessions and more: ats2026.d365.events/education/sess…

🎙️ Just published a new episode of The Lung Science Podcast: An AJRCMB Podcast: Airway Goblet Metaplasia Resulting from YAP/TAZ Deletion Drives Pulmonary Inflammatory Responses @atscommunity 🎧 Listen here: share.transistor.fm/s/a0b29317