The ATS is thrilled to kick off the 2025 International Conference with an inspiring Opening Ceremony on Saturday, May 17, in San Francisco, featuring keynote speaker Kimberly D. Manning, MD, MACP, a trailblazing physician, educator, and storyteller whose impact resonates far beyond medicine.

Dr. Manning is known for her innovative and mission driven approach to medical education and has been recognized nationally for her mentorship and teaching, as well as her blogging and public speaking. She was awarded the ACGME Parker J. Palmer Courage to Teach Award in 2018, received the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Association of Black Women Physicians, and the 2022 AAMC Group on Diversity and Inclusion Exemplary Leadership Award (alongside her mentor, Jada Bussey-Jones, MD, FACP). At Emory, she has received the highest teaching awards in the School of Medicine, Grady Hospital, and Emory’s Internal Medicine Residency Program.

Beyond these achievements, Dr. Manning’s storytelling prowess shines through her social media presence, her podcast The Human Doctor, and her writing in esteemed journals such as JAMA and The Lancet. Her work reflects her lived experiences as a Black woman, mother, wife, and advocate for equity and excellence in health care. Attendees can look forward to an inspiring address that blends personal insight, professional expertise, and a compelling call to action for the global respiratory community to strive for a more inclusive and compassionate future.

Don’t miss this unforgettable evening kicking off an exciting and educational International Conference! The Opening Ceremony is free for all registered attendees, offering a unique opportunity to connect with peers and be inspired by one of medicine's most dynamic voices. Be sure to follow Dr. Manning on X (@gradydoctor) and BlueSky (@gradydoctor.bsky.social) for a glimpse of what’s to come at ATS 2025.

The ATS thanks Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for its support of the ATS 2025 Opening Ceremony.