Delighted to participate in American Thoracic Society (ATS) PG Course on 'TYPE 2 ASTHMA AND BEYOND: MOLECULAR MECHANISMS, PHYSIOLOGY, AND TREATMENT' and hear from colleagues Monica T. Kraft, MD Yvonne J Huang MD Sally Wenzel MedoffLab Wanda Phipatanakul Njira Lugogo Simon Couillard Ian Pavord +JC Cardet+ P. Akuthota

Migrants are often exposed to occupational hazards and commonly affected with asthma+ sleep disorders+ critical illness+ HIV+ TB. Don't miss this keynote lecture by experts including Dr. Schenker, an American Thoracic Society (ATS) member committed to migrant health. Assemblies of American Thoracic Society #HealthEquity

A wonderful choice to lead the Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Division of the U. of Colorado and a most deserved recognition for Dr. Holguin, an excellent mentor and role model for aspiring physician-scientists and a great friend! Congratulations to all! American Thoracic Society (ATS) #EDI

To any future University President:
Reject false claims that aim to undermine & belittle the importance of work on topics previously ignored, such as race, sexuality, gender, social & environmental justice, and civil & human rights.
#DefendAcademia
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Gun violence is the #1 cause of death in children in the US as a direct result of the inaction of corrupt+ immoral politicians. This can+ should be addressed through common sense policies, not empty+ hypocritical gestures. #GunControlNow #ProtectOurChildren

For our Top 2, we highlight our collaboration with ATS Crit Care where we discussed the challenges and opportunities for the DEI Pipeline in PCCM.

We are looking forward to progress that we can make as a PCCM community in 2024

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Don't miss this opportunity to attend the 2024 @atcommunity Intl. Conf. in San Diego, present your research, and network with colleagues and mentors! Since 2002, the UTDS program has helped launch the career of leaders in our field. @atsassemblies #EDI #RepresentationMatters

Colombia had never beaten Brazil in FIFA World Cup qualifiers. 3 days after his dad was released by communist guerrilla kidnappers, Luis Diaz (Liverpool) scored 2 goals to lead 🇨🇴 to victory amidst tears of joy. #IndomitableSpirit #PureMagic

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Important recommendations with implications for Geri Pulm & Critical Care

🔹Kindness = spiritual care Thanh Neville, MD, MSHS
🔹Palliative care shd be integrated in srs illness Anand S. Iyer, MD, MSPH
🔹Need to address DEI in workforce to combat health disparities Juan C. Celedón, MD, DrPH M. Patricia Rivera, MD, ATSF

Don't miss the opportunity to apply for this ALA/ATS/CHEST research award for early-stage investigators doing research on prevention/treatment of lung diseases that heavily affect people in LMICs and minority groups in North America. American Thoracic Society (ATS) #HeathEquity

Pneumonia is the leading infectious cause of death worldwide, disproportionately impacting low to middle income countries, particularly the very young+ the elderly. Improving vaccinations+ access to antibiotics+ oxygen is imperative. American Thoracic Society (ATS) FIRS -Forum of International Respiratory Societies #HealthEquity

The lives of the families of the 18 victims of yet another mass shooting will be forever changed because of legislative negligence and corruption. Gun violence as the #1 cause of child deaths is deeply shameful for this nation. #BanAssaultWeapons #GunRegulation