These Travel Awards have been funded by the American Thoracic Society

Susan M. Armstrong, RRT
Keenan Research Centre of the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St. Michael's Hospital
Abstract Title: Influenza Infects Human Microvascular Endothelium Leading To Microvascular Leak: Role Of Apoptosis And Claudin-5

Bart Gerardus Boerrigter, MD
VU University Medical Center
Abstract Title: Ventilatory And Cardiocirculatory Exercise Profiles In COPD: The Role Of Pulmonary Hypertension

Trevor C. Stevens, BS
University of South Alabama
Abstract Title: The Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Exotoxin Y Induces Inter-Endothelial Cell Gaps And Impairs Migration And Proliferation

Matthew J. Robson, BS
University of South Alabama
Abstract Title: Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Impairs The Activation Of Store Operated Calcium Entry Via Microtubule-Associated Protein 6

These Travel Awards have been provided by Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. - A member of the American Thoracic Society Corporate Member Program

Jose Gomez-Arroyo, MD
Virginia Commonwealth University
Abstract Title: Metabolic Remodeling In Right Ventricular Failure Is Associated With Abnormal Mitochondrial Biogenesis

Panfeng Fu, PhD
University of Illinois at Chicago
Abstract Title: Tyrosine Phosphorylation Of Paxillin Regulates LPS-Induced Reactive Oxygen Species Generation And Endothelial Barrier Dysfunction

These Travel Awards have been provided by Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals – A member of the American Thoracic Society Corporate Member Program

Ka Hou Lao, BS, MS
Imperial College London
Abstract Title: Circulating Endothelial Colony Forming Cells Exhibit Phenotypic Differences In Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Joshua P. Fessel, MD, PhD
Vanderbilt University
Abstract Title: Metabolomic Analysis Reveals Widespread Metabolic Derangements In Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

This Travel Award has been provided by Genentech – A member of the American Thoracic Society Corporate Member Program

Ashley Stringfellow, BSc
University of South Alabama College of Medicine
Abstract Title: Resident Endothelial High Proliferative Potential Cells For The Restoration Of The Microvascular Barrier After Lung Injury

These Travel Awards have been provided by Gilead Sciences, Inc. – A member of the American Thoracic Society Corporate Member Program

Soban Umar, MD, PhD
UCLA
Abstract Title: Prevention Of Spontaneous Ventricular Arrhythmias In Pulmonary Hypertension-Induced Right Ventricular Failure By Estrogen Therapy

Erika L. Lundgrin, BA
Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
Abstract Title: Glycolytic Metabolism In Hearts Of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Patients

These Travel Awards have been provided by InterMune, Inc. – A member of the American Thoracic Society Corporate Member Program

Jessie R. Lavoie, MSc
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, University of Ottawa
Abstract Title: Paradoxical Increase In BMP Kinome Activity In Blood-Derived Endothelial Cells From Patients With Hereditary Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Alice Huertas, MD
INSERM U999,LabEx LERMIT, Université Paris-Sud
Abstract Title: Autoimmunity And Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: The Role Of Leptin

These Travel Awards have been provided by Pfizer, Inc. – A member of the American Thoracic Society Corporate Member Program

David Boulate, MD
Marie Lannelongue Hospital, University of Paris XI
Abstract Title: Regression Of Pulmonary Vasculopathy After Surgical Treatment For Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension In Piglets

Koralia E. Paschalaki, MD
Imperial College London
Abstract Title: Endothelial Colony Forming Cells Are Senescent And Dysfunctional In Cigarette Smokers And Patients With COPD; Evidence Of Endothelial Dysfunction Due To Cigarette Smoking-Oxidative Stress

These Travel Awards have been provided by United Therapeutics Corporation - A member of the American Thoracic Society Corporate Member Program

Arata Tabuchi, MD. PhD.
The Keenan Research Centre at the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St. Michael´s Hospital
Abstract Title: Attenuated Blood Oxygenation In Precapillary Arterioles In Chronic Hypoxic Mice

Benjamin J. Dunmore, PhD
University of Cambridge
Abstract Title: The Anti-Malarial Drug And Lysosomal Inhibitor, Chloroquine, Maintains BMPR-II Expression And Canonical BMP Signalling In Pulmonary Artery Endothelial Cells

This Travel Award has been provided by ATS Public Advisory Roundtable member - Pulmonary Hypertension Association

Elaine Soon, MBBS
University of Cambridge
Abstract Title: Loss Of BMPR2 Function Predisposes To Oxidative Stress, Inflammation And Pulmonary Vascular Remodelling