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Welcome to ATS 2023

Welcome to Washington, DC and the 2023 American Thoracic Society International Conference. The conference attracts investigators, educators, and clinicians and is truly the destination for adults and pediatric pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine professionals at every level of their careers. This is our first time in Washington since 2017. Much has changed since then, and you won’t want to miss the opportunities to learn, network, and connect. Because it engages attendees across many disciplines and continents, the ATS International Conference draws a large, diverse group of participants, a dedicated and collegial community that inspires each of us to make a difference in patients’ lives, now and in the future. By virtue of its size — ATS 2023 features more than 5,500 original research projects and case reports, 400 sessions, and over 900 speakers — participants can attend sessions and special events from early morning to the evening. At ATS 2023 there will be something for everyone. Don’t miss the following important events:

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• The Opening Ceremony featuring a keynote presentation by Stephen K. Klasko, MD, MBA. During his career he has been dean at two medical colleges (Drexel and University of South Florida), president of a University (Thomas Jefferson University) and CEO of two academic health systems (USF health and Jefferson Health). • The ATS Research Program Benefit on Saturday evening where you can reconnect with old friends and make new ones. • The Keynote Series which highlight lectures on selected topics in an unopposed format to showcase timely and diverse topics which relate to pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine. • Respiratory Health Awards which include the Trudeau Medal, Distinguished Achievement Awards, and Amberson Lecture. • ATS Plenary Session which will feature a keynote address by Timothy Caulfield, professor of Health Law and Science Policy and best-selling author. • Assembly Membership Meetings , which are open to all attendees. These events create a sense of community among the International Conference attendees, which is precisely what our founders had hoped when they established the world’s first respiratory society. Finally, we wish to acknowledge the hard work and outstanding efforts of the members of the International Conference Committee, Education Committee, Assembly Program Committees, and ATS staff. The success of our conference depends on the dedication, creativity, and support of these individuals. We welcome you to the International Conference and hope you take advantage of all Washington has to offer.

Greg Downey, MD, ATSF President

Andrew Halayko, PhD, ATSF Chair, International Conference Committee

Debra Boyer, MD, MPHE Co-Chair, International Conference Committee

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