Challenges and Opportunities for Early-Stage Drug Development Originating in the Academic Arena

Description: This session will touch on various topics related to the SIC mission of translational science and emerging technologies in the respiratory space, which are not traditionally covered under the ATS general programmed material including: NIH funding resources specifically for academic-entrepreneurs, challenges associated with the commercialization process, how to prepare for biotech/pharma engagement, novel therapeutic approaches and programs from the perspective of successful academic-entrepreneurs, emerging themes and lessons learned with lung-targeting drug delivery, and more.

Enabled Clinicians, Enhanced Care: Best Practices for Leveraging Digital Health Solutions

Description: The use of remote monitoring devices among physicians has doubled to 30% — a 150% increase since 2016, according to Healthcare IT News. And with the rising use of AI in healthcare, the industry's digital transformation is far from over.

As healthcare organizations and clinicians continue to implement digital health and generative AI solutions in practice, it has become increasingly critical for clinicians — especially those who are early in their careers — to expand their understanding of digital health’s practical applications, including its ability to:

• Deliver actionable insights to clinical staff, empowering them to practice at the top of their license
• Enhance data collection and patient stratification to improve access to quality care
• Drive timely interventions to improve outcomes among high-risk patients
• Reduce healthcare resource utilization, lower costs, and achieve quality metrics

This session will provide a blueprint for leveraging digital health solutions and emerging digital therapeutics within clinical workflows, in addition to strategies for overcoming barriers to adoption.

Infection and Vaccination: The Changing Landscapes of Respiratory Viruses

Description: The COVID19 pandemic has taught us the importance of respiratory viruses in human health and the vast majority had been vaccinated against and/or infected with SARS-CoV-2. Then, rather than hospitals filling with COVID-19, wards and ICUs were filled with children and adults infected with RSV, influenza, and other respiratory viruses. Did COVID-19 directly or indirectly cause vulnerability to these viruses? What did we learn from COVID-19 that allowed us to better understand the cause of this viral surge? It is important to understand how the respiratory viruses can impact our immune and pulmonary development and how new vaccine strategies can prevent these infections. This session will address keys aspects of viral immunity, including impact of respiratory viral infections on immunity and lung development and convalescence and post viral responses as it relates to our immune system and lung. Attendees will also learn about new advances in the development vaccines against these respiratory viruses with specific attention on maternal vaccination and monoclonal strategies with respect to RSV. Speakers have expertise in pediatrics and adult respiratory infection, immunity and vaccination.

Embracing Leadership in Pediatric Pulmonology: Scares Me to Death or the Time of My Life?

Description: After a brief introduction, we will have 4 short interviews (7 min) with pediatric pulmonary leaders. A junior faculty member will interview the senior member listed below on a specific topic. Each short interview will highlight specific aspects for faculty who are considering leadership opportunities.

Topics include; change in focus to inspiring others, diversity and leadership, leading an academic group and obtaining leadership training. We will then move into breakout groups, each facilitated by a seasoned faculty member and a junior faculty member. Here, there will be open discussion on the topics addressed in the larger group. We will end back as a larger group to summarize and allow for informal networking.

Interested in Improving Patient Safety & Equity at Transitions of Care? Expanding the ATS ICU-PAUSE Initiative

Description: The ATS was awarded a competitive grant administered by Council of Medical Subspeciality Society (CMSS) and funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation to promote diagnostic excellence across the field of medicine. The ATS ICU Pause program aims to educate health care providers, including trainees, intensivists, hospitalists, and advanced practice providers around patient safety and equity in diagnosis at the time of ICU discharge. The communication framework that has been developed proposes a resident-co-created communication tool to discuss diagnostic uncertainty at transitions of care from the ICU to the ward, that is currently being implemented at multiple geographically diverse academic centers nationally, with over 40 sites in the process of implementation nationally. At ATS 2023, there was a highly interactive and successful #AskMeAnything on the ATS ICU-PAUSE. This session proposal aims to build upon and expand this session to allow further interactivity between sites and a chance for interested sites and current sites to mingle and cross-pollinate ideas and ask questions about implementing ICU-PAUSE.

SIC Awards

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Research Careers in the Federal Government

Description: Many research career opportunities exist within the federal government related to respiratory health. These jobs range from basic science to epidemiology to clinical and translational research, in roles ranging from hands-on research work to program officer, administrative, and regulatory roles. Staff in these roles encounter funding, access, and oversight opportunities that are not available to those in academia or industry, allowing for research that could only be accomplished in the federal space. Participants will hear from research scientists ranging from early to senior career investigators working in different federal agencies, including NIH-National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, FDA, Department of Veterans Affairs, and CDC-National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, all working in respiratory health research. Speakers will describe their own experiences, followed by a panel discussion with session participants. Topics to be covered include contributions to science and science infrastructure, funding opportunities, career development pathways, how to find these jobs, impacts on health policy, dual academic appointments, and comparisons to jobs in academia.

Approaches in Feedback for Supervising Bedside Procedures

Description: Procedural training has evolved beyond the classic ‘see one do one teach one modality.’ We will review the concept of deliberate practice and explore strategies for delivering effective feedback at the bedside and afterwards. Participants will reflect on their common strategies for feedback delivery and share their personal strategies. Lastly, we will review issues related to equity within procedural training, including biases in feedback and evaluation as well as procedural opportunity differences across gender and race/ethnicity.

Our learning objectives will be as follows:

1. By the end of the session, the learner will be able to apply the principles of the deliberate practice method in training procedural skills.
2. By the end of the session, the learner will be able to deliver effective feedback to learners during and after bedside procedures.
3. By the end of the session, the learner will be able to describe known and unknown biases in procedural opportunities and learning by gender and underrepresented ethnicity in medicine.

Storytelling Series: Bartolome Celli, MD

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Breathe Easy: Pediatric Pulmonary Fellowship Training in the United States

Description: The session will be sponsored by PEPTDA (Pediatric Pulmonary Training Directors Association). The scope of this career development session is broad, targeting students and residents to enhance understanding of facets of pediatric pulmonology fellowships in the US as well as allowing an opportunity to network with pediatric pulmonology program directors in preparation of a career in pediatric pulmonary medicine.

-The objectives of this session are to provide a forum where medical students, residents, fellows could learn about the landscape of pediatric pulmonology fellowships in the US, attributes of programs of different sizes and capacities, and career paths after fellowship, from a panel of Program Directors. The panelists will discuss important career considerations for pursuing pediatric pulmonology fellowships, different aspects of fellowship training, eligibility and application process, range of scholarly work projects, and career options after graduation. We will further allow some time for Q and A and interaction with Program Directors, Associate Program Directors, current fellows, and colleagues from across the country. The Q & A session will allow applicants to answer their additional questions about fellowship application, tools for success and future career opportunities. - Given the nationally recognized shortage of pediatric pulmonary fellowship applicants, this session will be an opportunity to expand the pipeline of future pediatric pulmonary fellowship candidates and provide a forum to attract trainees underrepresented in medicine (UriM). -PEPTDA hosted a similar session at ATS 2023 that was well attended and successful with 67 participants.

How to Deliver a Winning Media Interview

Description: Presenters will lead attendees in how to prepare for a media interview, stay on message, translate the science for a lay audience and leave them wanting more.

AJRCCM, AJRCMB, AnnalsATS, ATS Scholar Combined Journal Talks - Journal Editors

Description: The four editors will give a brief presentation about each journal. After that, they will answer questions from the audience. In past years, it has been allotted a two hour slot.

Navigating Parenting as an Early Career Physician-Scientist

Description: This talk draws from the personal experience of an early career physician-scientist to reflect on the shared challenges faced by pulmonary and critical care physicians as they navigate their professional career alongside a major personal occurrence – parenting. Through these reflections, it will share practical solutions and strategies to facilitate professional and personal progress and well-being during this challenging time.

Mysteries Unfolding, Post-COVID Syndromes

Description: IMGs face unique challenges if they want to apply for research grants or advanced fellowships, when looking for job opportunities. They also have unique needs from mentors. Join experts for a speed-dating style session that will cover the demands IMGs face during PCCM training and job search.

Coding Done Right and Profitably: Coding and Billing for Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Providers

Description: The session will provide an update on important changes in Medicare billing for pulmonary, critical and sleep providers including: a) Omar Hussain DO - New add on G-code to Increase E/M Visit Reimbursement Rates b) Amy Ahasic MD - Rules on Split/Shared E/M Billing c) Laura Frye MD - Changes in Medicare Policy for Critical Care Billing (99292) d) Neeraj Desai MD - Resolving Confusion on Interventional Bronchoscopy d) Carla Lamb MD - Sleep Billing Updates

What's Shaking? Assessing Lung Function with Oscillometry Across the Lifespan

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Storytelling Series: Margarethe Dalcomo, MD, PhD

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Best Practices in scRNA Sequencing Series

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Academic and Scholarly Opportunities in Pediatric Pulmonology through the ATS and CFF

Description: The goal of this networking program is to introduce early career pediatric pulmonologists and pediatric pulmonology fellows to the pediatric ATS leadership and inform them of career building opportunities in the ATS and CF Foundation. The session will start with brief presentations (5 min) followed by a Q & A panel discussion:

• Welcome and Introduction by Dr. Terri Laguna (Peds Assembly chair)
• Academic and Scholarly Opportunities in the ATS (Sharon McGrath, Planning Comm chair)
• Early Career Professionals Working Group (Seyni Gueye-Ndiaye)
• Academic and Scholarly Opportunities in the CFF (Clement Ren, Pediatric CF Center Directors' representative)
• Panel Discussion with Q & A

Vaccines 2024: How Clinicians Can Increase Vaccine Acceptance

Description: This session builds on a successful vaccine information session presented at the Super Center in 2023. It is directed toward individuals who want tools to increase vaccine acceptance in their individual practices and/or their health systems. Dr. Beck, a past ATS President, will moderate the session, asking questions of the panelists and soliciting questions from the audience.

Dr. Fisher will review current knowledge of vaccine acceptance and hesitancy based on her work and that of others. Dr. Su will explain his experience in the ATS Vaccine Initiative, and will present results of interventions to change vaccine hesitance to acceptance in a large, multi-cultural health system. He will explain the ATS Vaccine Initiative, Dr. Feemster will provide practical tips for increasing vaccine acceptance based on her research focusing on implementation science. Dr. Gupta will discuss how media can be enlisted to increase vaccine acceptance based on his experience as a medical expert for NBC News and MSNBC.

The Near-Peer Mentorship Model: Practical Considerations for Mentees and Mentors

Description: Mentorship is an invaluable part of medical training that fosters a deep sense of both professional and personal fulfillment. Traditionally, mentorship is thought of as a relationship between a senior mentor and junior mentee, in which the mentor passes down their knowledge and insight to a mentee, who then benefits from their mentor’s vast experiences. A near-peer mentor is an individual that has successfully navigated beyond the career path of their mentee, but is within a similar career stage. This form of mentorship can be highly valuable, as it offers an opportunity for mutual professional development and long-lasting psychosocial support that is typically not achieved through traditional mentorship models. However, cultivating a successful near-peer mentorship can be challenging and requires both parties to approach the relationship with purpose and intent.

In this session, we will explore practical considerations for the growth and development of a successful near-peer mentorship. The session will start with a 10-minute talk on aspects relevant to mentees, including cultivating the ideal near-peer network, tactics to extend mentorship beyond the current career stage, and reciprocating the support and mentorship one receives. Next will follow a 10-minute talk on mentorship-related issues, such as effectively establishing safety and trust with your mentees, opportunities for resource sharing and collaboration, and strategies to promote mentee empowerment. The final talk will identify and troubleshoot common challenges that arise in a near-peer relationship. The session will conclude with a 30-minute panel session with all participants, enabling audience participation and discussion.

Lost in Translation - How Can Ex-Vivo Models Bridge the Gap

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S Career in Transition: Academic Medicine to Industry Medical Affairs

Description: This seminar illuminates the transition from clinical or academic roles to the vibrant world of medical devices and pharmaceuticals. We focus on the intricate shift in roles, responsibilities, and expectations. Clinicians and medical professionals will find this invaluable, gaining insights into:

• Translating clinical skills for corporate medical roles.
• Essential knowledge to excel in industry settings.
• Strategies to foster connections, collaborations, and leverage mentorship from industry veterans.

The journey between academia and industry is complex, each offering distinct challenges, opportunities, rewards, work cultures, and compensation structures. Some may naturally find their fit, while others wrestle to align their skills, values, and aspirations with a suitable domain.

This session empowers attendees to assess both career paths critically and strategize their progression. With the ATS mentorship program's aid, we offer personalized guidance, making your transition well-informed and smooth. Ultimately, our seminar bridges the divide between your present role and industry aspirations, facilitating a successful career move.

Cellular Origins of BPD

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IMG Session-MITT

Description: IMGs face unique challenges if they want to apply for research grants or advanced fellowships, when looking for job opportunities. They also have unique needs from mentors. Join experts for a speed-dating style session that will cover the demands IMGs face during PCCM training and job search.

Storytelling Series: Courtney Broadus, MD

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Wireframing AI/Mathematical Models in Respiratory Medicine

Description: Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies have been making significant strides in various fields, including pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. The utilization of AI and ML algorithms and models within mobile technologies plays a pivotal role in diagnosis, prevention, and monitoring, which stands as a fundamental pillar of effective management. Figma is a prototyping tool used for user interface and user experience design. When developing AI-powered applications or platforms, user interface design plays a crucial role in optimizing the models. Figma can be used to design the interfaces of AI applications, ensuring that they are functional, user-friendly, and visually appealing. Additionally, when considering the development of algorithms for prediction, monitoring, and diagnosis to be embedded in mobile apps/wearables, using Figma to implement these ideas can effectively illustrate the intended purposes. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to visually communicate intricate AI-driven models and their integration into mobile health solutions using Figma. The interactive format will foster networking and collaboration among participants, allowing them to share their experiences and strategies for integrating design and technology effectively. This workshop bridges the gap between medical expertise and modern technological advancements. Several examples will be provided for being wireframed in Figma throughout the session. However, participants will also have the flexibility to select their own specific targets for wireframing. Examples could be designing a platform for sleep apnea diagnosis using the STOP-Bang questionnaire or monitoring physiological signals for asthma worsening predictions.

Non-Pharmacologic, Integrative Therapies for Long COVID

Description: This session will help the learner address the 2 primary symptoms of long-COVID, dyspnea and fatigue. We will discuss vitamin D, pulmonary rehabilitation (including remote PR), and integrative therapies used to help patients mitigate these symptoms.

Tips and Strategies in Formulating a Career Development Plan: Insight from Early Career Investigators

Description: Before the session, the learner will fill out a survey regarding their understanding of the career development plan. During the session, we will provide an overview of the career development plan and generate discussion regarding some best practices and tips from early career investigators. The session will comprise two parts. The first part will be a 5-10 min general overview of the career development plan and the second part will be a Q&A discussion with 4 panelists from early career investigators who have successfully obtained a Career Development Award.

Respiratory Medicine in the Silicon Era

Description: Understanding the biological and physical mechanisms underlying a patient’s lung condition enables clinicians to make decisions and explain them clearly to the patient.

Recent advances in lung physiology, imaging and computing has enabled major progress in mathematical modelling of the biophysical mechanisms of lung diseases. When tied to real patient data, this has demonstrated the ability to simulate hypothetical scenarios, unpick how different mechanisms interact, optimise treatment delivery and predict patient responses.

A key benefit of mechanistic models over "black box” data driven methods is that they are explainable and can offer new physiological insights that improve our understanding of disease. However, the research required is typically more intensive, case-specific and dependent on making good model assumptions informed by existing knowledge and data – all factors that could be improved by Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning approaches.

The talks in this session will highlight specific examples of how research in this area has provided new clinical understanding and improved patient care:

• Linking Acute Physiology to Outcomes in the ICU
• Adapting particle size in aerosolised therapies for children and infants by modelling particle deposition
• How repeated exposures to inflammatory agonists can lead to airway remodelling in asthma

These talks will be accessible to those with little prior knowledge regarding mathematical modelling and of interest to those with more experience. The aim of the session is to introduce people to this growing field of research and establish new connections that could lead to interdisciplinary collaborations.

From 0 to Omics: An Introductory Field Guide to Omics Research in Lung Diseases

Description: The high-throughput capacity of Omics-based technologies has expedited our understanding of rare and prevalent pulmonary diseases. However, many health-care related trainees and professionals, particularly in early career stages, remain intimidated by current taboos surrounding the economical resources and computational infrastructures needed to introduce Omics-based technologies in their lung disease research. To overcome these barriers in early career members, this session will cover: (1) commonly used Omics-based technologies (array-, sequencing- and mass spectrometry-based), (2) recommendations to pair Omics approaches to basic and clinical research project hypothesis, (3) available funded and unfunded venues to access Omics data, (4) strategies for low-code and non-code analysis of Omics data and (5) resources for Omics-based grant mechanisms. This session will feature leaders from the ATS Section of Genetics and Genomics (SGG) who will engage in an Open Forum with a flipped learning approach to learn and discuss potential Omics-based solutions for the audience's research needs. Hence, this session will foster networking with early career members and ATS SGG to build or expand Omics-based projects that elucidate the pathobiology of a wide array of lung diseases.