Saturday, May 18 - 2 - 4 p.m. Sunday, May 19 - Tuesday, May 21, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
San Diego Convention Center Sails Pavilion (Level 2)
The International Participants Center (IPC) is dedicated to providing a warm and welcoming environment for both international and U.S.-based attendees with a shared interest in global health. You can find the IPC at Sails Pavilion within the San Diego Convention Center, open from Sunday, May 19- Tuesday, May 21 , between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and Wednesday, May 22, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. This space offers a unique opportunity for professionals to connect with colleagues, network, and unwind between sessions. Specifically curated Studio Talks, designed for IPC attendees, offer valuable insights into various global health issues.
Additionally, adjacent to the IPC, the Global Respiratory Community will be on display, featuring 15 international peer societies that share common objectives with ATS in the pursuit of improving respiratory health on a global scale. These partner societies include:
Asociacion Latinoamericana de Torax (ALAT)
Asociacion Agentina de Medicina Respiratoria (AAMR)
Sociedade Brasileira de Pneumologia e Tisiologia (SBPT)
Sociedad Mexicana de Neumología y Cirugía de Tórax (SMNyCT)
Asian Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR)
The Korean Academy of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases (KATRD)
The Japanese Respiratory Society (JRS)
Philippine College of Chest Physicians (PCCP)
Pan African Thoracic Society (PATS)
Egyptian Pediatric Pulmonology Society (EPPS)
Turkish Thoracic Society (TTS)
Indian Chest Society (ICS)
Canadian Thoracic Society (CTS)
The Thoracic Society of Australia & New Zealand (TSANZ)
International Society for Aerosols in Medicine (ISAM)
This is a unique a opportunity for attendees to engage with peers from around the world, fostering meaningful connections and collaborations. We extend a warm invitation for you to visit the IPC and the Global Respiratory Community, as the chance to connect and network with international leaders in respiratory health is not to be missed.
In addition to the IPC, ATS is proud to host exclusive events tailored for international members and partners. One such event is the collaboration between ATS and Respiratory Societies of the Americas, including CHEST, ALAT, Canadian Thoracic Society, and the Brazilian Thoracic Society. Together, we aim to advance the mission of promoting global lung health. This year's discussion will center around "Pneumonia in Vulnerable Populations in the Americas." Scheduled for Saturday, May 18, from 2 - 4 p.m. at the International Participants Center in the Sails Pavilion of the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA, this symposium serves as a pivotal platform for key respiratory societies across the Americas to collectively address critical respiratory health challenges.
INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS CENTER SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, May 18
Respiratory Societies of America: Pneumonia in Vulnerable Populations in the Americas 2 - 4 p.m.
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Respiratory Societies of America: Pneumonia in Vulnerable Populations in the Americas
Description:Vulnerable populations include the very young (newborns and infants), the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals (e.g., post-transplant, co-morbidities, or due to medications). The symposium will focus on immune response, vaccinations, diagnosis, and therapeutic approaches and challenges in treating pneumonia in these populations.
This symposium is a significant event where all key respiratory societies in the Americas come together to deliberate on this crucial topic. The participating societies include the American Thoracic Society, CHEST, Canadian Thoracic Society, Brazilian Thoracic Society, and the Latin American Thoracic Society. The collaboration of these societies emphasizes the importance of a unified approach in addressing respiratory health challenges across diverse populations.
Chairs:
Juan C. Celedón, MD, DrPH, ATSF Niels K. Jerne Professor of Pediatrics Professor of Medicine, Epidemiology and Human Genetics University of Pittsburgh v Division Chief Pulmonary Medicine UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Francisco Arancibia Hernández, MD Head of the Respiratory Medicine Service at Instituto Nacional Del Tórax, Latin American Thoracic Association, President Santiago, Chile
Pediatrics, U.S. Perspective 2 - 2:20 p.m.
Sharon McGrath-Morrow, MD, MBA (ATS)
Internal Medicine, U.S. Perspective 2:20 - 2:40 p.m.
Marcos I. Restrepo, MD, MSc, PhD (CHEST)
Pediatrics - Canadian Perspective / Focus on Post-Transplant Patients 2:40 - 3 p.m.
Melinda Solomon, MD, MSc (CTS)
Pediatrics, Latin America (Including Brazil) Perspective 3 - 3:20 p.m.
Lydiana Avila, MD (ALAT)
Internal Medicine, Latin America (Including Brazil) Perspective 3:20 - 3:40 p.m.
Jose Tadeu Colares Monteiro, MD (SBPT)
Questions & Answers 3:40 - 4 p.m.
Sunday, May 19
Using Online Tools to Increase Global Research Capacity in Pediatric Pulmonology: The VIPPRA and MECOR Experience 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
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Using Online Tools to Increase Global Research Capacity in Pediatric Pulmonology: The VIPPRA and MECOR Experience
Description:Join us on Sunday, May 19, from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM for a session on "Using Online Tools to Enhance Global Pediatric Pulmonology Research Capacity: The VIPPRA and MECOR Experience." Explore the significance of mentoring and online systems in scientific research training:
Learning Outcomes:
Learn about the impact of mentoring and online training in global pediatric pulmonology research.
Discover the value of scientific methodology training for early career members.
Gain insights into the role of mentoring in scientific career development.
Chairs: Laura Gochicoa Rangel; Ozge Yilmaz
Pros and Cons of Online and In-Person Research Methodology Training
Understand the benefits of personalized strategic plans for research careers.
Hear directly from VIPPRA program students about their online teaching and mentoring experiences.
Enrico Lombardi, MD
What is Mentoring and Why is it Vital for Research Methodology Training
Explore mentoring concepts and mentor-mentee dynamics.
Learn the role of mentors in scientific methodology training.
Ozge Yilmaz, MD
Expectations from a Mentee: Roadmap for Personal/Career Development:
Discover how mentees can create personalized career development plans.
Maximize mentorship relationships for your growth.
Refiloe Masekela
Dissecting Health Issues in a LMIC for Effective Solutions: the tale of Three Diseases 1:15 - 2:15 p.m.
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Dissecting Health Issues in a LMIC for Effective Solutions: the tale of Three Diseases
Description: Join us on Sunday, May 19, from 1:15 PM to 2:15 PM for a session on "Dissecting Health Issues in an LMIC for Effective Solutions: The Tale of Three Diseases." This session explores health challenges in the Philippines, focusing on COPD, Tuberculosis, and Tobacco Control.
Learning Outcomes:
Understand health complexities in LMICs like the Philippines.
Spotlight on COPD, Tuberculosis, and Tobacco Control.
Explore characteristics of Filipino COPD patients.
Insights from the 5-year CPASS Study.
Session chair: Lenora C. Fernandez, MD Speaker: Tim S. Trinidad, MD
Western Pacific Regional Framework to End TB 2021-2030
Explore characteristics of Filipino COPD patients.
Insights from the 5-year CPASS Study.
Session Chair: Elizabeth Cadena, MD Speaker: Erlina Burhan, MD
* This panel discussion is organized in partnership with the Asociación Latinoamericana de Tórax (ALAT) and Sociedad Española de Neumología y Cirugía Torácica (SEPAR).
Monday, May 20
Buenos Dias ATS Session: Lung Cancer Screening in Europe and Latin America: Time to Move Forward 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
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Buenos Dias ATS Session: Lung Cancer Screening in Europe and Latin America: Time to Move Forward
Description: ¡Buenos días! Join us for a special Buenos Días session in partnership with the Spanish Respiratory Society and ALAT on Monday, May 20, from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM. We'll be diving into "Lung Cancer Screening in Europe and Latin America: Time to Move Forward." Please note that this session will be conducted in Spanish.
Learning Outcomes:
Explore the current state of lung cancer screening in Europe and Latin America.
Uncover the challenges and barriers to implementation.
Discover the path forward for lung cancer screening in these regions.
Panel Discussion Program:
Co-Chair: Borja Cosío, MD Co-Chair: Francisco Arancibia, MD
Lung Cancer Screening in Spain and Europe
Overview: Learn about the progress of lung cancer screening in Spain and Europe, including challenges and future prospects.
Luis M Seijo, MD, PhD
Lung Cancer Screening in Latin America
Overview: Gain insights into the status of lung cancer screening initiatives in Latin America, including unique challenges and differences with North America and Europe. Discover the future of lung cancer screening in Central and South America.
Lucía Viola, MD
Time Management for Early Career Researchers in LMICs
Overview: Explore lung cancer screening efforts in Argentina, including the establishment of a national registry.
Stop TB Session: There’s Nothing Latent About Latent TB
Description: Join us for the Stop TB Session: "There’s Nothing Latent About Latent TB" on Monday, May 20, from 1:15 PM to 2:15 PM. This session will shed light on the global impact of Tuberculosis (TB), causing millions of new infections and fatalities annually. It underscores the significance of identifying and treating latent TB carriers to prevent disease development and tackles the issue of subclinical TB's contribution to transmission.
Learning Outcomes:
Describe host factors associated with subclinical TB.
Describe key factors that increase the likelihood of progression from LTBI to TB disease and explore newer treatment regimens for LTBI.
Understand subclinical TB and its contribution to TB transmission.
Chairs: Sundari Mase, MD, MPH, Team Lead at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Margareth Dalcolmo, MD, PHD, Senior researcher at Fiocruz, Brazil, member of WHO's Expert Group and President of the Brazilian Thoracic Society for 2023-2024
Smoldering TB – What’s the Host Telling Us
Overview: Explore the impact of host factors on TB.
David Lewinsohn, MD, PhD, Professor and Vice Chair for Research, Oregon Health & Science University.
Identifying and Treating Those at Greatest Risk for Disease Progression
Overview: Learn about identifying, diagnosing, and treating individuals with latent TB infection at high risk of progressing to TB disease.
Amee Patrawalla, MD MPH, Associate Professor, Rutgers Health NJMS
Can TB be Cleared from The Host?
Overview: Dive into the concept of subclinical TB.
Marcel Behr, McGill University.
Tuesday, May 21
Respiratory Medical Devices in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Needs and How to Alleviate the Problem 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
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Respiratory Medical Devices in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Needs and How to Alleviate the Problem
Description: Join us on Tuesday, May 21, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM for an enlightening session titled "Respiratory Medical Devices in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Needs and How to Alleviate the Problem." This session will tackle a pressing issue in global health, focusing on the urgent demand for respiratory medical devices, particularly mechanical ventilators, in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) worldwide.
Learning Outcomes:
This session addresses the critical shortage of respiratory medical devices in LMICs, presenting data on the current deficits, clinical challenges, and potential solutions. It explores the concept of open-source approaches for providing cost-effective, high-performance medical devices. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the challenges, solutions, and international collaboration opportunities in addressing the respiratory device needs of LMICs.
Chairs: Prof. Refiloe Masekela (Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa); Dr. Rosaura Benítez-Perez (Mexico City, Mexico)
The Urgent Need for Easily Affordable Non-Invasive Ventilation Devices in LMICs
Outcomes: Gain insights into the dire shortage of non-invasive ventilators in LMICs and understand the impact of this scarcity on respiratory healthcare.
Prof. Anh-Tuan Dinh Xuan, AP-HP Centre, Hôpital Cochin, Paris, France
Building a Sustainable Pulmonary Function Test Laboratory in LMICs: A Comprehensive Guide
Outcomes: Explore strategies for establishing sustainable pulmonary function test laboratories in LMICs and learn about the challenges and opportunities in enhancing respiratory healthcare infrastructure
Prof. Laura Gochicoa-Rangel, National Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Mexico City, Mexico
Open-Source Hardware May Address the Shortage in Respiratory Medical Devices for Patients in Low-Resource Countries
Outcomes: Discover innovative open-source solutions for creating affordable, high-performance respiratory devices tailored for LMICs. Understand how this approach can expand access to critical healthcare resources.
Prof. Ramon Farré, University of Barcelona, Spain
The New Face of Cystic Fibrosis, a Diverse and Global Disease 3 - 4 p.m.
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The New Face of Cystic Fibrosis, a Diverse and Global Disease
Join us on Tuesday, May 21, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM for an engaging session titled "The New Face of Cystic Fibrosis, a Diverse and Global Disease."
Learning Outcomes:
This session will shed light on Cystic Fibrosis (CF), emphasizing that it affects not only Caucasians but also individuals of diverse ethnic backgrounds worldwide. The key learning objectives include advocating for CF on a global scale, connecting with local groups in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), and applying quality improvement principles to CF care in LMICs. Attendees will gain a broader understanding of CF as a global disease, enhancing their ability to diagnose and treat it, especially in LMICs.
Chair: Samya Nasr, MD
CF in Egypt, from Acknowledgment to Establishing Centers
Overview: This talk outlines the journey of CF in Egypt, where the disease was not acknowledged until 2007. Driven by research and advocacy, CF has been diagnosed, and limited treatment is now provided.
Samya Nasr, MD, ATSF
Applying Quality Improvement in a Turkish CF Center and Beyond
Overview: Learn how quality improvement initiatives, initially launched at Marmara University CF center in collaboration with the University of Michigan, expanded to benefit CF centers across the region.
Bulent Karadag, MD
The Journey of CF in Latin America
Overview: Explore the implementation of CF care in Chile and its extension to other countries in Latin America.
Hector Gutierrez, MD
Expanding CF Diagnosis and Treatment in India
Overview: Discover how advocacy work in the United States has played a pivotal role in diagnosing and treating CF in India
Grace Paul, MD
The American Thoracic Society improves global health by advancing research, patient care, and public health in pulmonary disease, critical illness, and sleep disorders. Founded in 1905 to combat TB, the ATS has grown to tackle asthma, COPD, lung cancer, sepsis, acute respiratory distress, and sleep apnea, among other diseases.
