American Thoracic Society

09/02/2026

ATS board members, including Immediate-Past President Raed Dweik, MD, MBA, ATSF, share the importance and strength of the ATS Research Program, underscoring the need for additional donations to help early-career researchers.

Become a member of the ATS or renew your membership today: https://site.thoracic.org/membership

09/01/2026

Did you know that the health care sector is responsible for 8.5 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.? On the ATS Breathe Easy podcast, Emily Brigham, MD, MHS, University of British Columbia, explains how clinicians can help advocate to help reduce emissions in their own institutions.

Watch the full episode on ATS NOW or tune in wherever you listen to podcasts: https://atsnow.thoracic.org/media/888c6595-9ba6-4928-afc8-60d9f97b4bc4

08/31/2026

The September issue of Annals of the American Thoracic Society is live! Read about
https://academic.oup.com/annalsats/issue/23/9

08/31/2026

The September issue of ATS Scholar is live! Read about innovcations and careers in .
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08/31/2026

⏰There's still time to apply for the 2027 class of ATS Fellows! ⏰

The ATS Fellow designation recognizes members who have made significant contributions to the fields of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine through sustained service, scholarship, and leadership within the ATS.

Now is the time to take this important step in your professional journey; apply by Sept. 15: https://site.thoracic.org/membership/ats-fellows

08/31/2026

The September edition of the Blue Journal is live! Read the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine's Special Section on Airway Disease. From the American Thoracic Society.

https://academic.oup.com/ajrccm/issue/212/9

08/28/2026

What's the key to avoiding activity-induced asthma attacks? Givenchy Ayisi-Boahene, NYU Langone, explains how sticking with your daily routine can help you reduce the chances of needing your emergency inhaler when you're playing sports.

Watch the full episode now or tune in wherever you listen to podcasts: https://youtu.be/CGnWutl3AYM

08/27/2026

FDA just approved updated Covid shots. Here’s what to know as cases rise.

Questions remain over formal federal recommendations for which Americans should get a vaccine, which could complicate availability of the shots in a handful of states.

08/27/2026

Do you know a talented teacher and clinician? Nominate them for the ATS 2027 Core Curriculum Faculty!

Since 2012, the Core Curriculum has provided ATS members the opportunity to participate in relevant clinical reviews while fulfilling Maintenance of Certification requirements. Learn more and submit before Sept. 7: https://site.thoracic.org/conference/program/core-curriculum-call-for-faculty

08/27/2026

Vaccine hesitancy can be a challenge, but there are ways to help educate patients on the benefits of vaccines. George Su, MD, at the University of California San Francisco, explains how the ATS Vaccine Initiative provides clinics and health care workers with the tools and resources to help address vaccine hesitancy.

Interested health systems should sign up to join the ATS Vaccine Initiative by Aug. 28: https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_afqrZncUHpxU72u