Announcements for Researchers
ATS Research Program: New Cycle Opens Soon!
The ATS Research Program advances the fight against respiratory diseases by providing funding for junior investigators. By partnering with other nonprofit organizations and pharmaceutical companies, the Research Program is able to maximize the number of grants awarded. The ATS reviews all grants and assumes all costs associated with administering the grants.
The 2020 Research Program grant cycle opens June 1. Learn more, and view the 2019 awardees.
This year, the ATS is also offering two GSK-funded COVID-19 specific research grants, as well as the ATS CHEST Foundation Research Grant in Diversity. While the ATS CHEST Foundation Research Grant in Diversity is not specific to COVID-19, given the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on communities of color, researchers with an interest in COVID-19 research are encouraged to apply.
News from NIH
NIH issued a May 11 notice extending the application deadline from May 25 to June 30 for institutional T32 and T35 training awards. Learn more.
Upcoming Webinars
Please join the Assemblies on Allergy, Immunology, and Inflammation , Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology , Respiratory Structure & Function , and Critical Care to discuss, “Respiratory Pathophysiology of Mechanically Ventilated Patients with COVID-19: A Cohort Study.”
When: 3 p.m. ET, May 29, 2020
Where: Online. Register now.
Happening Today! COVID-19 Preclinical Models, COVID-19 Coagulopathy and NHLBI Update"
The Assemblies on Allergy, Immunology & Inflammation and Pulmonary Circulation webinars are focused on providing current updates and information on the pathogenesis, host response, diagnosis, and management of COVID-19.
When: 1 p.m. ET, May 27, 2020
Where: Online. Register now.
Happening Today! ATS PAR CheckUp Series:
Conversations with Lung Disease Patients
Join the American Thoracic Society for a conversation with pulmonary hypertension and sleep apnea patientswho have recovered from COVID-19.
When: 2 p.m. ET, May 27, 2020
Where: Online. Register now.
Congratulations to the 2020 Minority Trainee Development Scholarship Awardees!
The ATS would like to congratulate the 2020 Minority Trainee Development Scholarship (MTDS) Award Winners, and highlight their work!
The MTDS program provides an opportunity for individuals of minority status in science and medicine to travel to the ATS International Conference, cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and be recognized for their work. MTDS considers trainees at any level (high school and beyond) who submits an abstract can be considered for this award.
New! ATS 2020 Virtual Early Career Professionals (ECP) Hub
As a result of the COVID-19 epidemic facing our global community, the ATS made the decision to cancel the 2020 ATS International Conference, as well as the 2020 ECP programs including Student Scholars, Fellows Track Symposium, Resident Boot Camp and New Faculty Boot Camp originally scheduled for May 15-20, 2020 in Philadelphia.
To continue to support our ECP community, the ATS has compiled a collection of curated educational content including webinars, podcasts, and resources from past ECP programs. View now!
You can also join the ATS every Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET, for the COVID-19 Critical Care Training Forum, which addresses critical care topics for trainees and non-ICU trained health care professionals.
Deadline Approaching! Vote Now for Section Leadership
Voting for Section Leaders is still open online at the ATS website. All Section members can vote for future Section leaders.
Deadline: May 29, 2020