In 2011, the ATS Public Advisory Roundtable (PAR) unveils a new program called “Lung Disease Week at the ATS,” which represents a society-wide initiative to recognize the many rare lung disorders for which ATS PAR member organizations provide support and guidance to patients and their families. For a series of one-week periods throughout 2011, ATS PAR will bring patient issues to the front and center of the Society’s agenda. Working with its PAR partners, the ATS will develop, aggregate and host links to disease-specific content on its Web site. Material will include patient stories, testimonials, interviews, videos, photos, support group information, details on ongoing legislative efforts and clinical trial updates. The ATS will foster interaction between patients, clinicians and researchers by hosting online question-and-answer sessions, Webinars and/or podcasts featuring lung disease experts. See the full calendar of lung disease weeks below.
If you have any questions, please email cwhite@thoracic.org.
(January 30 – February 5) — Asthma & Allergy Week at the ATS |
(February 6 – 12) — Sarcoidosis Week at the ATS |
(February 27 - March 5) — Hermansky-Pudlak (Rare Diseases) Week at the ATS |
(March 13 – 19) — Sleep Disorder Week at the ATS |
(April 3 – 9) —ARDS Week at the ATS |
(April 10 – 16) — Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Week at the ATS - Cancelled |
(May 29 – June 4) — Tuberous Sclerosis Week at the ATS (combine w/LAM) - Cancelled |
(June 26 – July 2) — Interstitial Lung Disease Week at the ATS |
(August 14 – 20) — Sepsis Week at the ATS |
(September 11 – 17) — Pulmonary Fibrosis Week at the ATS |
(October 2 – 8) — Cystic Fibrosis Week at the ATS |
(October 30 – November 5) — Lung Cancer Week at the ATS |
(November 6 – 12) — Pulmonary Hypertension Week at the ATS |
(November 13 – 19) — COPD Week at the ATS |
Disclaimer: "The ATS Lung Disease Week Web site is designed for educational purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for personal medical attention, a diagnosis from a physician, or direct medical care. If you are concerned about your health or that of a family member, please consult your family's healthcare provider immediately. Do not wait for a response from our members, staff or partners."