PAR Announces Award Recipients
Congratulations to Joel Moss, MD, PhD, ATSF, the 2022 winner of the John W. Walsh PAR Award for Excellence, and Jennifer L. Taylor-Cousar, MD, MSc, ATSF, winner of the William J. Martin II Distinguished Achievement Award!
Each year, PAR presents two recognition awards. These awardees are entirely nominated and voted on by PAR members, and the awards are presented to scientists they believe embody the characteristics of the awards’ namesakes. Congratulations to the 2022 awardees!
Last Day to Respond: ATS Membership Survey!
There’s still time to share your thoughts! The American Thoracic Society wants to better understand your membership experience, so we ask that you to take a few moments to complete our brief survey. Your answers will be used to help us tailor our programming to meet member needs.
Deadline: Today, April 13, 2022
Upcoming Events
Upcoming MITT Committee Twitter Chat, “How to Make the Most of ATS 2022”
Join the conversation and get great advice on how to navigate the conference, maximize networking opportunities, and how to get involved!
When: 12 p.m. ET, April 19, 2022
Where: Twitter, using #ATSchat
Reddit Ask-Me-Anything
Join Andrew J Halayko, PhD, FCAHS, ATSF for an AMA on the latest research on asthma.
When: 12 p.m. ET, April 20, 2022
Where: /r/medicine
ATS Core Training Webinar, “A Hitchhiker’s Guide to ATS 2022”
When: 12 p.m. ET, April 27, 2022
Register now.
The International Health Committee Presents, “Climate Change and Lung Health - Challenges and Solutions After COP26”
When: 12 p.m. ET, April 27, 2022
Register now.
PAR Patients and Experts Forum, “Improving Lung Health: What’s on the Horizon”
Join the ATS Public Advisory Roundtable (PAR) for the 16th annual free patient/family education day event.
When: 10 a.m. PT, May 14, 2022
Where: San Francisco Marriott Marquis Hotel
Please RSVP by May 4, 2022, to Mr. Courtney L. White. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required for entry.
American Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (AABIP) Grant
AABIP remains committed to fostering excellence in patient care, medical education, and interventional pulmonology research, and is pleased to request applications for its annual research grant of up to $20,000.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. ET, April 18, 2022
Learn more and apply!
Global Lung Health Organizations Partner for Inaugural World Bronchiectasis Day
Global lung health organizations from the United States, Europe, Australia, and Asia have joined together to announce the declaration of World Bronchiectasis Day on July 1, 2022, to raise awareness of bronchiectasis and its increased prevalence in many countries.
To learn more about bronchiectasis, events leading up to and on July 1, a list of collaborating organizations, and information about supporting the annual World Bronchiectasis Day, visit worldbronchiectasisday.org.
Ahead of World Bronchiectasis Day, join Lung Foundation of Australia for “Chronic Lung Disease Lived Experience Panel Webinar” at 10 p.m. ET, May 26, 2022.
