📣New BSHSR ATS Podcast episode just dropped! Hosted by Dr. Henry Brems with guests Drs. Francesca Duncan and Lauren Kearney. Check it out! 👇 assemblies-and-sections.transistor.fm/episodes/imp...

ATS Assemblies & Sections | Implementation of Race-neutral Reference Equations: Where We Are and What to Know

Aug. 12, 2026 The ATS recommended the use of race-neutral reference equations for spirometry interpretation in place of race-specific equations in 2023. In this episode, Drs. Brems, Kearney, and Du...

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Got an idea for #ATS2027? We're seeking proposals for the ATS Networking Super Center Learning Studio! Submit ideas for networking events, interactive workshops, presentations, or small-group discussions. #MedEd #CareerDevelopment Submit a proposal here: https://bit.ly/4vUn1Y7

Call for abstracts! Are you coming to #ATS2027? ✈️💙 Deadline to submit: 5 p.m. ET, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026 site.thoracic.org/conference/p...

American Thoracic Society | Call for Scientific Abstracts and Case…

The American Thoracic Society is the world's leading medical society dedicated to accelerating the advancement of global respiratory health through…

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💡New paper alert from BSHSR Assembly Member, Dr. Bronwen A. Connolly!💫 Consider adding this to your reading list .👇📖 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42596503/

Carbocisteine Reduces Airway Mucus Obstruction and Alters Inflammatory Cell Populations in a Model of Muco-Obstructive Lung Disease - PubMed

Muco-obstructive lung diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis (CF), and bronchiectasis, are characterized by excessive mucus production, airway surface dehydration, impaired mucociliary clearance, and progressive lung function decline. As the efficacy of cur …

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💫New paper alert, led by our BSHSR Member, Dr. Megan E Piper. Check it out! 👇 linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii...

We need more palliative care in non-malignant serious illness including respiratory illness. So honored to be partnerning with @capcpalliative.bsky.social led by Brynn Bowman and @atscommunity.bsky.social @ats-bshsr.bsky.social @anandiyermd.bsky.social Lynn Reinke www.capc.org/blog/why-are...

Why Other Specialty Associations Are Championing Palliative Care

CAPC CEO Brynn Bowman, MPA, explores how oncology, pulmonology, nephrology, and surgery associations have embraced palliative care as a strategic priority and partner.

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Paper alert! ✨ Check out this work from Dr. Admon and collaborators: journals.lww.com/ccmjournal/f...

🎉Paper alert! Check out this paper by Dr. Lauren Kearny (BSHSR Member) et al., where they explore definitions of "success" and "failure" in community engaged pulmonary evironmental health research. academic.oup.com/annalsats/ad...

Redefining success and failure in community-engaged environmental health research

Lauren Kearney, Agustin A Bernabe, Tara Carr, Ashley A Lowe, Edwin Nuwagira, Neeta Thakur, Benjamin S Wilfond, Peggy S Lai, Amanda M Wilson; Redefining suc

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The ATS 2026 conference may be over, but the hard work of our members continues! Have an idea for a podcast or want us to feature a BSHSR member paper?📣 Let us know! 📬

🎉Paper alert! Check out this publication that includes one of our assembly members, Dr. Kathleen Akgun! 🙌 ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/...

Lung cancer incidence and PM_2.5: Evaluating the association with varying spatial scales and durations of exposure estimates.

10600Background: Particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 µm or less (PM2.5) is classified as an IARC group 1 carcinogen based on decades of research. However, little is known about how the associati...

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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!

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.

Excellent posters and discussion on the implementation of evidence based pulmonary care for topics, including COPD management and lung cancer screening! 🫁🔎

Michelle Ng Gong, MD, MS, ATSF became the president of the American Thoracic Society today. The announcement came after the Plenary Session at the #ATS2026 International Conference. Dr. Gong succeeds Immediate-past President Raed Dweik, MD, MBA, ATSF. Read more: site.thoracic.org/press-releas...

A huge congratulations to Dr. Lynn Gerald who received her Distinguished Achievement Award today. In true Dr. Gerald style, her acceptance speech was inspiring, humble, and highlights all that the ATS family can offer. Thank you for being a strong example of what’s possible, Dr. Gerald! 🎉 🙏

Check out this presentation by Dr. Jerry Krishnan, one of our amazing BSHSR Assembly members and a COPD thought leader! 🙌🎉

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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

Dream time right here! 🎉 Happening NOW! Join us now in the Learning Studio for info on the Legislation, Implementation, Outcomes, and the Path to 50 States: Stock albuterol policies.

Social Determinants of Recovery session now! Join us in W203B! Our very own @snigdhajain.bsky.social on the stage as one of the chairs! ✨🎉🙌

Have you had a chance to check out the exhibit hall? Check out the amazing displays, dole whip, and yes, the puppies are back. 🐶🐾

Congratulations to our BSBSR award recipients! Dr. Michelle Eakin (Lifetime Achievement Award) Dr. Colin Cooke (Mid-career Achievement Award) Dr. Rachel Kohn (Early Career Achievement Award) Dr. Lauren Kearney (Emerging Career Award)!! 🎉

The @ats-bshsr.bsky.social Membership meeting is tonight from 5pm to 7pm and will be taking place at W312 (Level III, OCCC, West Concourse) - come here about all the things they have been working on!

💙 Did you see that our very own Dr. Lynn Gerald is one of the recipients of the Distinguished Achievement Award? More here: www.atsconferencenews.org/respiratory-...

Have you heard about the ATS NOW launch? 🚀👀 “It’s like Netflix for pulmonologists!”

Some see work by our BSHSR Chair, Dr. Valerie Press! 9:15-11:15am, W230A!

🚨 Check out this BSHSR Session, A23 More than Inhalers: Determinants of COPD Care and Outcomes, W230A, Level II. 9:15-11-15am🚨 A lot of lively discussion and strong attendance! Join us! ✨ 🫁

🙌 Check out this session today! 2:15pm, info below. See you there!

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#ATS2026 attendees, come check out exciting work from our team @yalepccsm.bsky.social & collaborators on ICU care delivery that shape long-term recovery @ats-aii.bsky.social @atsearlycareer.bsky.social @yalemedicine.bsky.social @atscritcare.bsky.social @ats-bshsr.bsky.social

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Welcome to Orlando! 🌴 ✨Looking forward to seeing folks at the BSHSR Assembly meeting tomorrow, 5pm W312A, Level III, OCCC West. ✨ 📅 You can add it to your calendar in the ATS 2026 app. See you there!

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We’re here! Time to get started!

Still looking to come to the world's most important respiratory medicine conference? You can register on-site at the Orange County Convention Center any day of #ATS2026!