When women contribute to science, the quality of output improves. This Women’s History Month, revisit a conversation on the role of women in climate science and leadership. 👩‍🔬 Watch: https://ow.ly/3E2450YpR84 #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInSTEM #ClimateAction

Connect with fellow attendees at #ATS2026 through networking hubs. Learn more in ATS Conference News: www.atsconferencenews.org/ats-2026-net...

Early registration for #ATS2026 is open until March 12! Book your events in one place to get the most out of the world's most important respiratory medicine conference. ATS members save even more, so renew or become a member today! Register today: registration.experientevent.com/ShowATS261/F...

💻 Getting Involved in ATS: Leadership Pathways for Early Career Scientists 📅 23rd March 2026, 3pm ET 🔗 tinyurl.com/mvczx3wm Join the American Thoracic Society for a fast-paced webinar featuring PhD-prepared scientists who have held leadership roles across ATS.

Day 3 of #Alliance26 Excellent Pinch-hitting from Jan Schultz during the cancelled 10:30 am Navigating Compliance Complexities session. Our questions were answered!

Day 3 of #Alliance26 Great morning session with Twelve 01 Consulting's Carlye Armstrong and Annika Borvansky on The 10-Point AI Governance & Capability Self-Check

After initially rejecting Moderna’s application for review, the FDA will now consider the mRNA flu shot

At the #Alliance26 and the February 17th morning session by @dkbmed.bsky.social was spectacular Well done!

Today marks a major moment for child health: the AAP has released its updated 2026 childhood and adolescent immunization schedule. Updated annually to reflect the latest scientific evidence, this year’s schedule is formally endorsed by 12 leading medical and healthcare organizations. bit.ly/4r5KbaQ

Read this important vaccine news from our friends at the American Academy of Pediatrics (via MedPage Today): www.medpagetoday.com/pediatrics/v...

Next Friday is Healthcare Continuing Education Professionals Day! 🥳Here are some ways to celebrate: ACCME.org/HCEP-26 In 2024 alone, 1,560+ accredited organizations delivered 250,000+ activities, achieving nearly 57 million learner interactions nationwide. ➡️Read more: ACCME.org/message-from-graham

Early registration for #ATS2026 is now open! Book everything in one place to ensure you get the most out of the world's most important respiratory medicine conference. ATS members get a discount, so renew or become a member today! Register for #ATS2026 today at: https://ow.ly/GmZv50XWTNc

📢 The ATS Steering Committee on Advancement & Learning (SCALe) has opportunities for ATS members to grow their network. Apply to strengthen your professional development and shape future educational initiatives at the ATS. 📚🥼 Apply by Jan. 26:

January is National Blood Donor Month, a time to recognize the ongoing need for blood donations and the donors who make lifesaving care possible. 🩸

💬 Viewpoint: #MedEd costs now exceed $500 000, with median physician debt above $200 000; rising expenses and stagnant incomes threaten access and diversity in the profession. ja.ma/4jwJcxW

The "One Big Beautiful Bill" is about to have an ugly impact on children who rely on Medicaid, as pediatric pulmonologist Shade Afolabi, MD, explains on the ATS Breathe Easy podcast. Watch the full episode now or tune in wherever you listen to podcasts: youtu.be/_kD4qWGwYZo

We're accepting late-breaking abstracts for #ATS2026! If you have new research, or are a federal government employee who could not submit an abstract because of the U.S. government shutdown, apply before 5 p.m., ET, Jan. 28, 2026. Learn more: conference.thoracic.org/program/late...

"The ATS opposes Sec. Kennedy's unscientific changes to the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule. These changes endanger public health, risking more disease, hospitalizations and preventable childhood deaths. We urge Sec. Kennedy to reverse this harmful decision" - Tina Hartert, MD, MPH, ATSF Read more:

Deadline extended! There is still time to apply to this fantastic program!

Whether it’s reading, listening, or watching, enjoy some science fiction today. Happy Birthday, Isaac Asimov!

Today, Dave Furfaro, Luke Hedrick, and Robert Wharton discuss the PREDMETH trial published in NEJM 2025. This was a non-inferiority trial comparing prednisone to methotrexate for upfront therapy in treatment-naive sarcoidosis patients. Listen in for a break down of the trial!

Happy Holidays!

Season's greetings from the ATS! Here's to a new year of growth, transformation, and new beginnings. Our offices will be closed from Dec. 25, 2025 through Jan. 1, 2026.

Our #palliativecare learning modules, created with @capcpalliative.bsky.social are available for CME credit! These on-demand courses are a valuable resource for #clinicians and care teams. Explore the modules and enhance your approach to patient-centered care! atsedplus.thoracic.org/capc/palliat...

The ATS is accepting applications for the Student Scholars Program, Fellows Track Symposium, Resident Boot Camp, and New Faculty Boot Camp at #ATS2026. Apply as soon as possible as spots fill up fast! Applications are due Jan. 5, 2026: conference.thoracic.org/program/earl...

Hey #Medsky & #ATSCommunity Be sure to earn a little more CME before 2026 rolls in by participating in online education on Obstructive Lung Diseases on ATS Ed+ atsedplus.thoracic.org/content/immu...

Hi #MEDSKY & #ATSCommunity Refractory Chronic Cough (RCC) is a complex condition. Check out our CME certified modules on RCC on ATS Ed+ at atsedplus.thoracic.org/content/diag...

Hey #Medsky Be sure to earn a little more CME before 2026 rolls in by participating in online education such as the #PAH course reposted below on atsedplus.thoracic.org

Learn to detect, diagnose, and treat methamphetamine-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension (METH-PAH)—a growing but underrecognized crisis at the intersection of pulmonary and addiction medicine >> atsedplus.thoracic.o... #ASAM #METHPAH #AmericanThoracicSociety

The end of the year can feel lonely for some people. This holiday season, take a small step to connect: ✨Reach out if you can ✨Check in on someone you care about ✨Put your phone away and enjoy a meaningful conversation ✨Organise a small gathering You are never alone. Animation by 🦕 #JOGUMAN

Breaking news for #asthma specialists: The FDA approved depemokimab (Exdensur) as the first ultra-long-acting biologic with twice-yearly dosing approved for patients with severe asthma with an eosinophilic phenotype. Learn more (via @medpagetoday.com): www.medpagetoday.com/allergyimmun...

Have you nominated a librarian for the I Love My Librarian Award? There's only ONE WEEK LEFT! If your librarian has gone above and beyond, started a new program to fill a gap in the community, or stepped in to save the day, we want to know about it! Submit your nomination: https://bit.ly/3EMzHao

This #WorldAIDSDay, the ATS and the Forum of International Respiratory Societies partners urge collaboration among governments, health advocates, and non-government organizations to slow the resurgence of infectious diseases, including HIV and TB. Learn more: site.thoracic.org/press-releas...

Palliative care is more important than ever. For clinicians looking to expand their knowledge on palliative care, the ATS and CAPC have a collaborative learning series of seven modules on ATS Ed+ about treating patients with serious illnesses. Learn more: atsedplus.thoracic.org/capc/palliat...

Today is #WorldAIDSDay With Lenacapavir or LEN, a new drug WHO recommends to protect people at risk of #HIV instead of taking daily pills, people can now get injections every 6 months. At the time where funding for HIV is limited, this new drug could mean fewer new infections & more lives saved.

This World AIDS Day, we honor the voices and activism that shaped the global fight against HIV/AIDS. "Victory Deferred"—a defining history of the crisis by journalist John-Manuel Andriote—is now an open access edition, free for all to read on the Internet Archive: blog.archive.org/2025/12/01/a...

The ATS has published a new clinical practice guideline on the diagnosis and management of community-acquired pneumonia, which expands upon its 2019 recommendations. Learn more: site.thoracic.org/press-releas...

Today, on World Pneumonia Day, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies is calling for urgent action to prevent #pneumonia deaths, particularly among children under five and other high-risk populations #childsurvivalaction #worldpneumoniaday  Learn more: site.thoracic.org/press-releas...

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. *Familiarize yourself with the latest in Palliative Care *Download supplemental materials specific to the ATS Community *Earn CME credits #PalliativeCare #Pulmonary #CritCare #medsky

Today is #VeteransDay, a day to reflect on important ways a #PalliativeCare team can meet the unique needs of veterans. Read the CAPC blog 'What Palliative Care Teams Need to Know When Caring for a Veteran' by Antonio Graham, MD, to learn more: https://ow.ly/TfA850XfOt7

Influenza season is kicking off in the Northern Hemisphere! Your body can take up to two weeks to develop antibodies from the vaccine, so now’s the perfect time to protect yourself. Get your seasonal influenza (flu) vaccine so your immune system is ready to go!

The VESTIGE trial tested how well dupilumab worked for patients with moderate to severe asthma. But how does this medication work? Payel Gupta, MD, explains on a special collab episode with the ATS Breathe Easy podcast and Allergy & Asthma Network's The Itch podcast. Watch now: youtu.be/56Q9LQrMLDs

⏰Only a few hours left to submit abstracts and case reports for #ATS2026! ⏰ The ATS is accepting scientific abstracts and case reports on all aspects of respiratory disease, critical care, and sleep medicine for ATS 2026. Deadline is 5 p.m. ET, Nov. 5, 2025: conference.thoracic.org/program/call...

Teaching Competition Program – applications now open! This multi-Assembly competition allows junior educators to showcase their teaching/presentation skills at the 2026 ATS International Conference. Awards: 🥇1st Place: $750 & feature article 🥈2nd Place: $250 🔗 tinyurl.com/2vn3u9kv  ⏰6th Feb 2026

Do you get enough fruits & veggies? 🍎🥝🥕🍅🥦 Eat at least 400 grams or about 5 portions of vegetables & fruits per day for better health.

Check out the collaborative learning series of seven modules on ATS Ed+ for clinicians treating patients with serious illnesses, made by the ATS and CAPC. Earn CME! #pallipulm @anandiyermd.bsky.social @donsullivan.bsky.social @pallipulm.bsky.social Read more: atsedplus.thoracic.org/capc/palliat...

We're offering 150 scholarships for #PLA2026! Recipients get comp. conference registration, travel stipend & one year of ALA/PLA membership, incl. access to American Libraries & Public Libraries magazines, discounts on webinars + more. Learn more: https://www.placonference.org/scholarships

A new joint study from ATI Physical and the DCRI found that a no copay physical therapy led to lower rates of costly health care services for those with musculoskeletal conditions. Read more: dcri.org/news/no-copa... #clinicalresearch #MedSky

#ClimateAction is the biggest health opportunity of our time. Cities, communities and the health sector are leading the way. The energy transition is delivering: ✅ cleaner air ✅ healthier jobs ✅ measurable economic growth and more. Read more in the Lancet Countdown report 🔗 bit.ly/4oCJbKc#ClimateAction#COP30