Curious what the new evidence review means for your patients with chronic lung disease? The AMA is hosting a free clinician webinar on the 2026-27 respiratory season recommendations, Wednesday, Sept. 23 at noon ET. Register here: www.ama-assn.org/amaone/vacci...

#ThrowbackThursday — was #ATS2026 your first one? We're already building toward New Orleans, May 2027. Tell us what you wish someone had told you before your first ATS. We'll pass it on to the next first-timers! #AII

Do you have an idea for a workshop worth running? Proposals are open for the ATS 2027 Networking Super Center Learning Studio — workshops, presentations, discussions. They close Wed Oct 14. We want AII on that schedule. Make sure to check it out! site.thoracic.org/conference #AII

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Don't miss this one today, 4 PM ET. RSF Journal Club: Mohammad Irshad Reza, PhD (U. Oklahoma) on AhR activation blocking DRP1-induced mitochondrial fission in airway smooth muscle in asthma, from his recent AJRCMB paper. Register on the ATS events page: site.thoracic.org/events

Fellows and residents: this one's free for you. Cleveland Clinic's Precision Medicine in Airways Disease - asthma, COPD, AAT deficiency, bronchiectasis - is Aug 21 in Cleveland. Trainees attend in person at no cost with a PD letter. www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/live/courses...

Is your health system in? @atscommunity.bsky.social is opening the ATS Vaccine Initiative to new health systems for the 2026-27 respiratory season, with an implementation toolkit built on the original eight sites' data. Commitment form closes Aug 14: site.thoracic.org/clinicians-r...

Have an idea for a career development session at ATS 2027? The Networking Super Center wants proposals — workshops, small groups, and networking events. Think grantsmanship and leadership! Submit by 11:59 PM Wed, Sept 23! #AII site.thoracic.org/conference/p...

Know someone in AII who'd be great in an assembly leadership role? Nominations are open for 2027-28 Program Committee Chair-Elect and two Nominating Committee positions — self-nominations welcome! Make sure to get yours in by Friday, Sept 4! #AII www.surveymonkey.com/r/KQHMZL8

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: www.atsconferencenews.org/incoming-ats...

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 more: www.atsconferencenews.org/recognition-...

Thank you all for an unforgettable conference. See you all next year! #ATS2026 #ATS2027

It's the last slate of sessions. Make sure to close out ATS with a bang! Session: INFLAMMATION AND RESILIENCE: HOST RESPONSES IN LUNG INJURY AND INFECTION Time: 11:00-1:00pm Location: W303 (Level III, OCCC West Concourse)

You know you have one more session in you. Let's make it a good one! Session: INFECTION, IMMUNITY, INTERVENTIONS: VIRUSES, BACTERIA, AND BRONCHIECTASIS OUTCOMES Time: 11:00am-1:00pm Location: W311 E-H (Level III, OCCC West Concourse)

There's a mini symposium that's about to start. Come check it out! Session: ENVIRONMENTAL AND CELLULAR STRESSORS SHAPING LUNG BIOLOGY, IMMUNITY AND DISEASE Time: 8:15-10:15am Location: W204 (Level II, OCCC West Concourse)

A fantastic poster discussion session on T2 immunity is about to start. We hope to see you there! Session: TYPE 2 IMMUNITY AND BEYOND: ASTHMA MECHANISMS AND TARGETS Time: 8:15-10:15am Location: W205 (Level II, OCCC West Concourse)

It's the last day of the conference. Make sure to take in all that ATS has to offer! We're starting off with a scientific symposium today. Session: EMPHYSEMA DECODED: AGING GONE WRONG OR REPAIR GONE MISSING? Time: 8:15-9:45am Location: Level III, OCCC West Concourse

The last day of the conference is upon us. We saved some amazing sessions for you! Start planning your day now!

We are starting the afternoon off with some strong sessions. Come see this scientific symposium! Session: UNRAVELING AIRWAY BIOLOGY: NEW INSIGHTS INTO DISEASE Time: 2:15-3:45pm Location: W415 BC (Level IV, OCCC West Concourse)

We have a great poster discussion session for you to attend too! Session: THE COPD RUBIX CUBE: 'OMICS AND MECHANISMS Time: 2:15-4:15pm Location: W205 (Level II, OCCC West Concourse)

Dr. Amit Kumar presenting his fascinating work on vagal nerve transport of gut-derived bacteria! #ATS2026

Sr. Jerry Krishnan making a strong argument that imaging is necessary, but not sufficient to have smarter COPD trials which can hopefully allow for precision medicine! #ATS2025

Another great mini symposium is happining this morning! Session: STRENGTHENING YOUR "-ABS" AND MORE: ASTHMA THERAPEUTICS AND OUTCOMES Time: 9:15-11:15am Location: W307 (Level III, OCCC West Concourse)

Make sure to check out this great thematic poster session that's starting soon! Session: ASTHMA UNVEILED: A THEMATIC JOURNEY FROM OMICS TO PRECISE CHARACTERIZATION OF PHENOTYPE AND THERAPIES Time: 9:15-4:15pm Location: Area A, Halls WA2-WA3 (Levell II, OCCC West Concourse)

Another great mini symposium this morning. Make your way over now! Session: MICROBIAL MAESTROS: TOWARDS MECHANISMS OF MICROBIOME INFLUENCE IN LUNG DISEASE Time: 9:15-11:15am Location: W308 (Level III, OCCC West

Make sure to check out all of the AII content for tomorrow to help you plan your day! #ATS2026 #AII

We hope you all had a fantastic day at ATS! Come join us for the AII Membership meeting. We hope to see you there. Location: W304-D (Level III, OCCC West Concourse) Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm *Stay after for meet-and-greet with the AII ECP working group members

Another fascinating poster discussion session is starting soon! Make sure to come check it out! Session: CELLULAR, GENETIC, AND DEVELOPMENTAL DRIVERS OF COPD, EMPHYSEMA AND SARCOPENIA Time: 2:15-4:15pm Location: W314 (Level III)

A great poster discussion session on COPD is about to start! Session: ADVANCING COPD DIAGNOSIS, RISK STRATIFICATION, AND PERSONALIZED CARE: FROM BIOMARKERS TO CLINICAL IMPLEMENTATION** Time: 2:15-4:15pm Location: West F3 (Level II, OCCC West Concourse)

If you are part of @ats-aii.bsky.social we hope to see you for your Membership Meeting in W304A-D (Level III, OCCC, West Concourse) from 5pm to 7pm.

Its a busy morning for AII-related content. Check out the first session below! Session: UNRAVELING THE OMIC LAYERS: TRANSLATIONAL INSIGHTS IN AIRWAYS DISEASE Time: 9:15-4:15pm Location: Area H, Halls WA2-WA3 (Levell II, OCCC West Concourse)