American Thoracic Society (ATS)

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As #ATS2026 concludes and planning begins for ATS 2027 in New Orleans, ATS is inviting the community to help shape the scientific program by submitting session proposals. Take a closer look in ATS Conference News: atsconferencenews.org/shape-the-futu…

More than 500 participants took part in pre-conference Early Career Programs at #ATS2026, which featured lectures, hands-on skills training, and networking opportunities with ATS community members. Read more in ATS Conference News: atsconferencenews.org/early-career-p…

During the Plenary Session on Tuesday at #ATS2026, Rana L. Awdish, MD, MS, reflected on how a life-threatening medical event transformed her perspective on medicine, recovery, and patient care. Also, Michelle Ng Gong, MD, MS, ATSF, assumed the role of ATS President during this session. See more highlights from ATS Conference News: atsconferencenews.org/plenary-speake…

Thank you to everyone who made #ATS2026 an inspiring and informative conference! We are so excited to see you next year in New Orleans for #ATS2027! The ATS offices will be closed on May 21 and 22.

Keep an eye out for an exciting episode of the ATS Breathe Easy podcast on the #hantavirus, featuring Michelle Harkins, MD, of the University of New Mexico. Coming soon to our YouTube channel or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Thank you for an amazing #ATS2026! Nearly 14,000 attendees came to Orlando to partake in discussions of ground-breaking research, share inspirational stories, and create new collaborations. We can't wait to see you all next year in New Orleans for #ATS2027!

The recipients of the Recognition Awards for Scientific Accomplishments were honored Monday afternoon at #ATS2026, where honorees reflected on the discoveries and career contributions that advanced pulmonary science and clinical care. Read the complete coverage in ATS Conference News: atsconferencenews.org/recognition-aw…

Already thinking about #ATS2027? So are we! The ATS is seeking input for sessions in all areas of respiratory, critical care and sleep medicine with a clinical, basic science and/or translational focus. Be sure to submit before June 24, 2026. Learn more and submit today: site.thoracic.org/conference/pro…

Check out our #ATS2026 community partner, The Center Orlando, which promotes and empowers the LGBT community and its allies through advocacy, education, information, and support. Learn more about The Center Orlando: site.thoracic.org/destination-or…

In the new study presented at #ATS2026, researchers found that positional therapy, which uses a device to encourage patients to sleep on their side, leads to long-term behavior changes and improvement for patients with obstructive #sleepapnea, even after active treatment is stopped. “We observed that positional therapy was not only effective — comparable to #CPAP — but also better tolerated, supporting its role as a valuable alternative for patients who struggle with CPAP adherence,” said first author Irene Cano-Pumarega, MD, PhD, Ramón y Cajal Hospital. Learn more: site.thoracic.org/press-releases…

Did you know that many insurers stop covering continuous positive airway pressure or CPAP devices if patients don’t use them regularly in the first 90 days? But new research presented at #ATS2026 shows that many obstructive sleep apnea patients who initially struggle to meet these early-use thresholds do go on to benefit from CPAP therapy. The findings challenge long-held assumptions that poor early use predicts long-term CPAP use, explains Dennis Hwang, MD, @KPSCALnews Learn more: site.thoracic.org/press-releases…

During Tuesday's final Keynote Series presentation at #ATS2026, Laurah Turner, PhD, discussed how artificial intelligence can augment, rather than replace, physician expertise in health care delivery and medical education. Read the full recap in ATS Conference News: atsconferencenews.org/tuesday-keynot…

Michelle Ng Gong, MD, MS, ATSF, will officially assume the role of American Thoracic Society President during Tuesday’s Plenary Session at #ATS2026. Read more about Dr. Gong's career journey and vision in ATS Conference News: atsconferencenews.org/incoming-ats-p…

A new study presented at #ATS2026 shows intense exercise and long-term ozone exposure interact to influence lung development in children. The study, by James Scales, PhD, @QMUL, and colleagues, suggest that children in more polluted areas may not be able to gain the same developmental health benefits from physical activity as their peers in cleaner environments. Read more: site.thoracic.org/press-releases…

Emily Mitchell, MD, was named the winner of the 12th Annual BEAR Cage Competition on Monday at #ATS2026 for her presentation, “Breaking the Silence: Eye-Tracking for Restoring Patient Agency and Communication in the ICU." Get the full recap from ATS Conference News: atsconferencenews.org/proposal-for-r…

Today is the final day of #ATS2026! Experienced a particularly powerful presentation, inspiring conversation, or riveting research? Share your story with us in a reply to this tweet.

On Wednesday morning, the Pediatric Core Curriculum at #ATS2026 will conclude with its third and final session. This series is designed to offer pulmonologists practical guidance on treating patients whose immunological or rheumatologic disorders may result in bronchiectasis. Learn more in ATS Conference News: atsconferencenews.org/final-pediatri…

Check out past ATS presidents William J. Martin II, MD, and Irina Petrache, MD, with Karen Deitemeyer, patient speaker of the #ATS2026 Public Advisory Roundtable (PAR) Symposium.

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Dr. Alex Macedo, de Santos, comenta o retorno de doenças infecciosas já erradicadas nos EUA devido à não vacinação. Com @dr_maurogomes , no congresso da @atscommunity, o #ATS2026, direto de Orlando (EUA). ATS 2026 é no PNEUMOIMAGEM! instagram.com/reel/DYfvk1KxZ…