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)

Interested in learning more about biologics? We have the poster session for you! Come check out this great work. Session: RISE OF THE BIOLOGICS: A NEW HOPE FOR BREATHING EASIER Time: 9:15am-4:15pm Location: Area H, Halls WA2-WA3 (Levell II, OCCC West Concourse)

There's an amazing poster discussion session on asthma that's about to start. Start making your way over now! Session: IT AIN'T EASY BEING WHEEZY: WHY AND WHAT'S NEW IN ASTHMA TREATMENTS Time: 9:15-11:15am Location: West F3 (Level II, OCCC West Concourse)

A great symposium is about to start. Come join us now! Session: OMICS TO ACTION: REDESIGNING TRIALS AND CARE IN RESPIRATORY MEDICINE Time: 9:15-10:45am Location: W415 BC (Level IV, OCCC West Concourse)

A mini symposium on COPD treatment is starting soon! Will we see you there? Session: PRECISION MEDICINE FOR COPD: CHARTING THE COURSE FOR NOVEL TREATMENTS AND CLINICAL SUCCESS** Time: 9:15-11:15am Location: W110B (Level I, OCCC West Concourse)

Check out the lineup for today. We hope to see you at all things AII! #ATS2026 #AII

Another poster discussion session is happening right now. Come see this amazing work! #ATS2026 Session: COPD BIOMARKERS AND PHENOTYPING: MULTI-OMIC INSIGHTS, AI-DRIVEN DISCOVERY, AND CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS Time: 0915 - 1615 Location: W314 (Level III, OCCC West Concourse)

A fascinating poster session is about to start! #ATS2026 Session: MAPPING THE ASTHMA LANDSCAPE: A DEEP DIVE INTO COMPREHENSIVE PHENOTYPING AND INHALED INNOVATIONS Time: 0915-1615 Location: Area H, Halls WA2-WA3 (Levell II, OCCC West Concourse)

A scientific symposium is underway. Come by and see this amazing work! #ATS2026 Session: ONE AIRWAY, MANY OUTCOMES: RETHINKING ASTHMA AND COPD ACROSS THE LIFESPAN Time: 0915-1545 Location: W304 E-H (Level III, OCCC West Concourse)

The first day of sessions is underway! Will we see you here? #ATS2026 Session: THE OBESE LUNG MICROENVIRONMENT: NEW INSIGHTS INTO ASTHMA PATHWAYS AND THERAPEUTIC TARGETS - scientific symposium Time: 0915 Location: W109A (Level I, OCCC West Concourse)

A mini-symposium is about to start. Come over and check it out! #ATS2026 Session: SEPSIS AND THE INJURED LUNG: DEFINING MECHANISMS AND IMPROVING PATIENT SURVIVAL Time: 0915 Location: W224 CD/GH (Level II, OCCC West Concourse)

A great poster session is about to start. Come check it out! #ATS2026 Session: IS IT SARCOIDOSIS? - I DON'T KNOW Time: 0915 Location: W312 (Level III, OCCC West Concourse)

We hope you're excited for the conference! Make sure to check out AII curated sessions for tomorrow to help plan your day. #ATS2026

What a great opening ceremony. Don’t miss out on tonight’s networking opportunities and rest up for tomorrow! #ATS2026

What a great opening ceremony! Now make your way to the networking event for early career professionals! #ATS2026 Time: 1730 Location: NSC, Hall C (Level II, OCCC West)

Congratulations new ATS fellows!

We’re here! Time to get started!

ATS is about to officially kickoff! Start making your way to the opening ceremony highlighted by Dr. Robert Wachter our keynote speaker. Time: 1615 Location: Chapin Theater, Orange County Convention Center West #ATS2026

Still trying to decide what sessions to attend? Let us help you! Check out these two Breathe Easy Podcasts discussing keynote presentations. #ATS2026 @atscommunity.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a... podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

Don't forget to check out the ATS on-site guide to help with your preparations for the conference! www.atsconferencenews.org/programs/ #ATS2026 @atscommunity.bsky.social

ATS is almost here! Make sure to download the ATS app and enroll for ATS now (AI curated sessions from the conference that are included with the cost of registration)! #ATS2026 @atscommunity.bsky.social

Getting ready for ATS? Make sure to check out this podcast to help you plan your conference! youtube.com/watch?v=f1OhGwmCPWs&feature=youtu.be

Don't miss out on anything AII-related at #ATS2026. Thanks to the @atsearlycareer.bsky.social team you won't have to! See the roadmap below to help plan your conference.

Looking to test (or flex) your skills on mediastinal masses? Check out this month's clinical case involving a 20 year-old male with a mediastinal mass. Good luck, and May the 4th be with you! www.thoracic.org/professional...

We're accepting applications 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. Applications close Sept. 15—apply today! site.thoracic.org/membership/a...

Are you a fellow presenting AII-related work at #ATS2026? We would love to highlight you work on our social media page. Follow us, post an image of your work, add a brief summary, and tag us! @apccmpd.bsky.social, help us get the word out? @atscommunity.bsky.social @atsearlycareer.bsky.social

Don't miss out on anything AII-related at #ATS2026. Thanks to the @atsearlycareer.bsky.social team you won't have to! See the roadmap below to help plan your conference.

April’s “Throwback Thursday" involves a journal club lead by Dr. Ram Baalachandran on remote ischemic conditioning for ARDS in COVID-19 written by Dr. Anthony Incognito. Make sure to check it out! site.thoracic.org/assemblies/r...

Have you noticed that many of your patients aren't aware that there is an RSV vaccine? Take advantage of ATS's patient resource pages and help educate your patients so they're motivated to get vaccinated! site.thoracic.org/advocacy-pat...