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MONDAY • MAY 22

11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. SECTION ON GENETICS AND GENOMICS

MEMBERSHIP MEETING Renaissance Washington Downtown Rock Creek Ballroom A (Ballroom Level) W

The Section meetings are open to all ATS members and other interested individuals. Items to be discussed include the Section's current projects and future directions.

Monday Mid-day, May 22

CME Credits Available: 1

11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. ATS WOMEN’S FORUM

SPS2 ATS ADVANCING ADULT IMMUNIZATION INITIATIVE:

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IMMUNE BOOST! ADDRESSING VACCINE HESITANCY AND THE LANDSCAPE OF VACCINE-PREVENTABLE DISEASES 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Walter E. Washington Convention Center Room 207 A-B (Level 2) Target Audience All healthcare providers and researchers focused on infectious diseases,, vaccines, vaccine hesitancy, and those interested in scientific communication Objectives At the conclusion of this session, the participant will be able to: • learn new strategies used by clinicians to improve adult vaccination in their own communities • gain an understanding of emerging strategies to support vaccine uptake and knowledge about new respiratory infectious disease prevention products. • apply strategies to enhance patient uptake of vaccines in one's home institution or practice environment This session will build upon the existing literature and learnings from the CDC/CMSS grant awarded to ATS in 2021. Presenters will provide real-world examples about how clinicians and patients from diverse communities approach vaccine confidence, hesitancy, and misinformation. This novel session will provide conceptual and real-world recommendations about addressing vaccine hesitancy and misinformation to meet the needs of clinicians seeking tools to help their patients feel more confident about vaccines and provide

The annual ATS Women's Forum recognizes the achievements and supports the advancement of women in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine and research. The forum provides a valuable opportunity for women to find value in the inspirational messages and career insights the speakers share. This year both Refiloe Masekela, MD and Margareth Dalcolmo, MD will discuss their experiences during the forum. We will also recognize and hear remarks from the 2023 recipient of the Elizabeth A. Rich Award Lorraine Ware, MD. The Elizbeth Rich Award is presented to an outstanding woman in ATS who has made significant contributions in the fields of pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine. The forum is organized and presented by the ATS Membership Committee and will be hosted by its Chair Meshell Johnson, MD and Vice Chair Alexandra Noel, PhD . The Minority Trainee Development Scholarships are supported by the American Thoracic Society. R Pre-registration and an additional fee are required. $30 members/non-members Many thanks to United Therapeutics for support of the Women’s Forum

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