Happy New Year from New Zealand (country #86)! From Rotorua to Christchurch’s Botanic Gardens, a beautiful+ diverse nation with great food+a wonderful protected environment. After a tough year at home, seeing people get along offers hope for a better future in love+ unity. @atscommunity.bsky.social

300 million people have asthma. A joy co-authoring this @lancetrespirmed.bsky.social MS: Genetic+ environmental risk factors for asthma: towards prevention, led by G Koppelman+G Bruselle with @erikmelen.bsky.social+ M Pino as co-authors @atscommunity.bsky.social authors.elsevier.com/c/1ls9A7tFB1...

Does cutting funding for health disparities research save money? Health disparities affect people facing barriers to health due to their race/ethnicity; SES; gender; or other traits linked to discrimination. COVID-19 caused more deaths in the poor+ Blacks+ Latinos... @atscommunity.bsky.social

On immigrants: "Of all the preposterous assumptions of humanity over humanity, nothing exceeds most criticisms made on the habits of the poor by the well-housed, well-warmed, and well-fed". H. Melville. New legislation will allow mass "hunts" for undocumented [email protected]

Is violence exposure (ETV) associated with specific asthma endotypes? In an @annalsats.bsky.social paper, K Gaietto et al used nasal epithelial transcriptomics (2025 @jama.com) to show that ETV/gun violence are linked to T2- and T17-high asthma in Puerto Ricans. doi: 10.1513/AnnalsATS.202502-151OC

T2-low asthma (T2LA) is often thought rare in kids. In 4,284 U.S. youths, Dr. Han shows that, cons. with prior findings (JAMA 2025), T2LA prev. (by eos+ FeNO) is 46-60%. Older age, female sex, overweight+ SHS were linked to T2LA. doi: 10.1016/j.jaip.2025.04.040 @upmc.com @atscommunity.bsky.social

Today is #WorldNoTobaccoDay! The American Thoracic Society and its FIRS partners, support the World Health Organization’s (WHO) efforts to expose and condemn the tobacco industry’s harmful tactics—many of which are aimed at young people. Learn more: site.thoracic.org/stop-tobacco...

This #MemorialDay, we honor the brave individuals who gave their lives in service to our country. As we remember their sacrifice, we also recognize the impact of military service on respiratory health—and recommit to advancing care and research for all who serve.

Grateful to give the Amberson Lecture at the 2025 @atscommunity.bsky.social IC. After presenting our research on omics, stress+ asthma disparities, I recognized my homeland (#Barranquilla #Colombia) and current home (the U.S.)+ thanked all who made my work possible: ... #ResearchForAll #Asthma

Our May Newsletter has updates on our Division at @upmc.com Children's Hosp. of Pittsburgh, incl. presentations at the @atscommunity.bsky.social Int. Conference in San Francisco, May 16-21! Looking forward to learning of new discoveries+ meeting old+ new friends at #ATS2025! #Innovation #Friendship

Socioeconomic+ racial/ethnic health disparities in asthma are caused by unequal exposure to environmental risk factors+ worsened by unacceptable inequities in access to healthcare and treatment. All patients with asthma should have access to inhaled treatments! @atscommunity #WorldAsthmaDay2025

A lovely visit to RDU as the 2025 Visiting Pulmonary Scholar for UNC+ Duke U. An honor to present our asthma research+ meet great fellows+faculty at their adult/peds pulmonary divisions. Thanks to @meradfor.bsky.social+Drs. Tighe+Doerschuk+Carson+Que for their hospitality. @atscommunity.bsky.social

In 4,759 Latinos, acculturative stress, neighborhood problems+ discrimination were linked to asthma or asthma symptoms, while social cohesion was associated with lower odds of asthma. Depression+ anxiety explained 22%-26% of the cumulative stressors+ asthma symptoms link. @atscommunity.bsky.social

A brief stop in #Luxembourg, a nation with #HealthCareForAll+ a strong educational system (children learn 4 languages+ are prepared to thrive in a global economy). A place where teachers in public schools are well compensated+ strength is shown by caring for all citizens. @atscommunity.bsky.social

From 2010 to 2016 (latest data I have ), NIH research contributed to EVERY drug approved by the FDA

A true privilege to serve as the speaker for the Inaugural Lecture honoring the rich legacy of Dr. Raif Geha, a great mentor+ a giant in allergy+ immunology, at today's Plenary Session of the Joint Congress of @aaaaiorg.bsky.social+ the World Allergy Organization in beautiful San Diego. #MedSky

Why should cuts to NIH funding matter to you? With bipartisan support, the National Institutes of Health have impacted the lives of people in the U.S. by funding cutting-edge research leading to lifesaving preventive measures+ treatments for millions worldwide. @atscommunity.bsky.social #MedSky

Why should cuts to NIH funding matter to you? With bipartisan support, the National Institutes of Health have impacted the lives of people in the U.S. by funding cutting-edge research leading to lifesaving preventive measures+ treatments for millions worldwide. @atscommunity.bsky.social #MedSky

Look up the impact of NIH funding in your state: www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...

We celebrate all the amazing women physicians who make up our amazing ATS Community!

Disease strikes all, regardless of wealth, race/ethnicity, or personal beliefs. Thanks to NIH-funded discoveries: Since the 1950s deaths from neonatal respiratory distress syndrome went from 50% to <2% and deaths from cardiovascular diseases went down by 70%. @atscommunity.bsky.social #SupportNIH

Breathing in the spirit of unity, we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on this #MLKDay. Together, let’s strive for a world where every breath is a symbol of equality and justice.

Understanding a child’s asthma type can help target treatment, but pinpointing it has relied on an invasive procedure that can be difficult to perform on a child.

A noninvasive nasal swab test helped Pitt researchers detect multiple subtypes of asthma in kids, making headway toward personalized treatment. Thanks to @juancceledonmd.bsky.social www.post-gazette.com/news/health/...

This program has helped launch the careers of many of our @atscommunity.bsky.social members from groups underrepresented in medicine. Don’t miss the opportunity to attend a great meeting+ present your research+ meet+ network with talented+ friendly colleagues! Apply! #ATS2025 #SanFrancisco #MedSky

Thinking of+ praying for our colleagues+ relatives+ friends and patients with lung disease affected by the unspeakable tragedy of the wildfires in California. Please see below for recommendations from @atscommunity.bsky.social for patients with respiratory illness who are exposed to wildfire smoke.

#JourneyTo100: Country #80 is Grenada, the “Spice Island”. Pictured here are Grand Anse Beach, a Mona monkey (found only in West Africa and Grenada), a nutmeg (Grenada is its #2 exporter worldwide), and a wonderful sunset. #VastAndBeautifulWorld #OneHumanRace

Fascinating study on pediatric #asthma endotypes (full-text link @jama.com: ja.ma/402KbwE) #Medsky #Pedsky #PedPulmSky @ats-peds.bsky.social

Grateful for the opportunity to briefly discuss the findings in our group’s @jama.com article on identifying asthma endotypes through nasal epithelial transcriptomic profiles with Dr Kristin Walter. @upmc.bsky.social @atscommunity.bsky.social

In this @jama.com article, Molin Yue+ Dr Kristina Gaietto show similar proportions of nasal epithelial transcriptomic profiles for T2-high, T17-high+ T2-low/T17-low asthma across 3 cohorts of predom. Puerto Rican+ Black youth, with T2-high less common than T2-low profiles. @atscommunity.bsky.social

In this @jama.com article, Drs. Yue+ Gaietto show similar proportions of nasal epithelial transcriptomic profiles for 3 asthma endotypes (T2-high+T17-high+T2-low/T-17 low) across 3 cohorts of predom. Puerto Rican+ Black youth, with T2-high least common. @atscommunity.bsky.social @upmc.bsky.social

The ATS applauds MT State Supreme Court decision that kids (and all persons) have a constitutional right to a healthy environment - including a future free from the environmental devastation caused by climate change. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

Good morning, Bluesky! It's time to start planning for San Francisco! Register early for the #ATS2025 International Conference taking place May 16-21. clfwh04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/DJ+113/c...

Pertussis in infants is not simply a cough. It causes a complete absence of respiratory effort. Babies just don’t breathe. No warning - no coughing, no choking, nothing. They just stop breathing. #vaccinate

1·53 million all-cause deaths/yr (95% empirical confidence interval [eCI] 1·24–1·82) were attributable to air pollution from landscape fires during 2000–19' including: 0·45 million (0·32–0·57) cardiovascular deaths 0·22 million respiratory deaths (0·08–0·35). www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Be the first to know when #ATS2025 Early Bird Registration opens so you can secure your choice of conference hotel. Update your email preferences now: info.thoracic.org/ats-emails

A pleasure+ an honor to speak about omics, environment and health disparities in asthma at UT Southwestern Grand Rounds+ meet great colleagues. @atscommunity.bsky.social @upmc.bsky.social #HealthEquity #Asthma

💙 Your donation to the American Thoracic Society fuels research, education, & advocacy to fight lung disease. Together, we can improve care, save lives, & create a healthier future. Every breath matters—make yours count. Donate today! aeugmntn.donorsupport.co/page/giving #GivingTuesday

Today's Bluetorial: Dealing with Deans (Part 1)

Benefits of Benralizumab in eosinophilic #Asthma+ #COPD exacerbations are shown in this important trial in mostly white adults (mean age=57) with geom. mean eos=600. Generalizability to non-white persons with lower eos/FeNO needs further study. #Representation #Equity #Trials x.com/lancetrespir...

Vaccines save lives. Three things cannot long be hidden: the sun, the moon and the truth. #VaccinesWork

In 4,759 Latino adults, acculturative stress+ neighborhood problems+ discrimination were associated with asthma/asthma symptoms. Cumulative stressors were linked to asthma symptoms, with depression+ anxiety mediating 22-26% of this association. @atscommunity.bsky.social doi.org/10.1513/Anna...

Racing (Argentina) wins the South American Cup defeating Cruzeiro (Brazil) 3-1, with GOLAZO de Roger Martinez (Colombia) to seal the deal. Festejan Roger, Juanfer Quintero, 🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴, Costas y la hinchada de Racing! #CONMEBOLSudamericana #QueVivaElFutbol youtube.com/shorts/5ANl9...

"joining Bluesky can be a reset — a chance to start over on a platform that isn’t engineered to maximize engagement, that isn’t owned by a capricious billionaire or an amoral advertising conglomerate, and that doesn’t treat its users as lab rats."

Looking back at all the great networking from the ATS International Conference earlier this year. Reminder: Early Registration for #ATS2025 is coming up in December. site.thoracic.org/events/ats-2... #ThrowbackThursday

In vivo gene editing is here; latest clinical trial results just out @nejm: CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing with Nexiguran Ziclumeran for ATTR Cardiomyopathy | New England Journal of Medicine www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....

American Academy of Pediatrics statement on HHS nomination TL;DR: Leaders of our science policy administrations should be science-minded www.aap.org/en/news-room...

We're the American Thoracic Society, thinking about this platform. Hmm.. Any members here? Learn more at thoracic.org

Among other factors, this real-world study underscores the importance of addressing mental health in patients with IPF #curePF