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Thank You, Volunteers

April 18, 2025 - In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Week, CHEST President John Howington, MD, MBA, FCCP, and CEO/EVP Robert Musacchio, PhD, pay tribute to the volunteers who make everything CHEST does possible.

Is ChatGPT an LGBTQ+ Ally? How Medical AI Could Help Lift Our Community

April 10, 2025 - LGBTQIA+ patients and clinicians deserve an inclusive health care system. Learn how artificial intelligence (AI) can help close gaps in understanding with specific prompts for ChatGPT and other AI tools.

From Grant Recipient to CHEST Keynote Speaker

March 10, 2025 - In 2015, Seed Global Health, under the stewardship of CEO, Dr. Vanessa Kerry, received a community impact grant from the American College of Chest Physicians, and in October 2024, Dr. Kerry gave the keynote address at their annual meeting in Boston.

Blazing the Trail: Honoring the Women Presidents of CHEST

March 3, 2025 - Spotlight of the female CHEST Presidents, including Drs. Deborah Shure, Susan Pingleton, Kalpalatha Guntupalli, Barbara Phillips, Doreen Addrizzo-Harris, and 2027 President Lisa Moores.

Shaping Futures Through Philanthropy

February 24, 2025 - Viren Kaul, MD, FCCP, is giving back to CHEST philanthropy after benefitting from an annual meeting travel grant that kickstarted his career.

Grant Recipient Connects Gestation and COPD

February 21, 2025 - The 2024 recipient of the Women's Lung Health Disparities Grant, Jing Wang, MD, examines the effects of adverse pregnancy outcomes on the future maternal risk of developing COPD.

Short Telomere Syndrome and Interstitial Lung Disease

February 21, 2025 - Get an overview on the connection between short telomere syndrome and interstitial lung disease.

Shining a Light on Health Inequities

February 19, 2025 - Dr. Debasree Banerjee has made addressing health equity issues a focus of her career, including developing health equity educational modules for CHEST.

Saving Lives With Faster Lung Cancer Biomarker Testing

February 19, 2025 - Adam Fox, MD, MS, used a CHEST quality improvement grant to study how to reduce delays in biomarker testing for non-small cell lung cancer.

Becoming an Ally

February 13, 2025 - The LGBTQ+ at CHEST Interest Group invites the CHEST membership to form a goal around allyship for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual community—and this is why.

Fluid Dynamics: Tackling the IV Fluid Shortage Challenge

October 15, 2024 - The recent IV fluid (IVF) shortage triggered by Hurricane Helene underscores a persistent issue in health care that has been exacerbated by natural disasters. To combat the IVF shortage effectively, regional strategies must be implemented.

Make the Most of Your Time in Boston: Where to Eat and Have Fun

July 25, 2024 - See top picks for Boston restaurants and activities while you are attending CHEST 2024.

Fostering the Next Generation of Chest Medicine Clinicians

July 2, 2024 - CHEST Travel Grants help early career clinicians attend the annual meeting and provide a valuable mentorship experience. Read about the experiences of past CHEST Travel Grant awardees.

Enjoy Your Time at CHEST HQ: What to Do in Glenview, IL

June 28, 2024 - Get recommendations for dining and activities near CHEST Headquarters in Glenview, IL.

Can’t-Miss Airways Disorders Topics at CHEST 2024

June 24, 2024 - Airways disease topics at CHEST 2024 include precision medicine, biologics for asthma, artificial intelligence in ILD imaging, maintenance therapy in severe asthma, and more.

What Clinicians Specializing in Chest Infections, Disaster Medicine, or Systemic Disease Will Learn at CHEST 2024

June 10, 2024 - The chest infections and disaster medicine sessions at CHEST 2024 will cover topics such as AI in chest infections, sepsis, treatment for infections, antibiotic resistance, and more.

New Guidelines, Interactive Sessions, and More: Pulmonary Vascular and Cardiovascular Topics at CHEST 2024

June 10, 2024 - Pulmonary vascular and cardiovascular topics on the schedule at CHEST 2024 in Boston include PERTs, impact of metabolic status on outcomes in HFpEF, new research, and more.

Lung Cancer and Interventional Pulmonology Topics You Won’t Want to Miss at CHEST 2024

June 10, 2024 - Lung cancer and interventional pulmonology topics on the schedule at CHEST 2024 in Boston include artificial intelligence, nodule ablation, peripheral diagnostics, biomarkers for lung nodules, and more.

Anticipated Topics in Interstitial Lung Disease and Transplant at CHEST 2024

June 10, 2024 - Interstitial lung disease and transplant topics at CHEST 2024 include drug interactions, transplant complications, airway complications, respiratory assist devices, and ECMO.

From the ICU’s Impact on the Climate to COVID-19 Lessons: Can’t-Miss Critical Care Topics at CHEST 2024

June 6, 2024 - Critical care topics on the schedule at CHEST 2024 in Boston, October 6-9, include lessons from COVID-19, mechanical ventilation, ECMO, transfusion guidelines, health care disparities, and more.

Sleep Medicine Topics You Won’t Want to Miss at CHEST 2024

June 6, 2024 - Sleep medicine specialists attending CHEST 2024 in Boston, October 6-9, will gain fresh insights on a range of issues in the field, from sleep apnea, to PAP device recalls, to noninvasive ventilation, and more.

Heartfelt Thanks for Your Dedication: Volunteer Appreciation Week

April 21, 2024 - In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Week, CHEST President Jack Buckley and CEO/EVP Robert Musacchio pay tribute to the volunteers who make everything CHEST does possible.

Make Your Mark at the CHEST Kentucky Derby Fundraiser

April 19, 2024 - Doreen Addrizo-Harris, MD, FCCP, explains why she is motivated to give to CHEST philanthropy and the impact of the Kentucky Derby Fundraiser taking place in New York City in May 2024.

Secondhand Smoke May Be Fueling an Increase in Lung Cancer Diagnoses in Chinese American Women

March 14, 2024 - Chien-Ching Li, PhD, MPH, is using CHEST grant funding to increase awareness among Chinese American women about the risks of secondhand smoke.

Explore CHEST Courses Encompassing the Full Spectrum of Diagnostic Bronchoscopy

February 29, 2024 - Bronchoscopy is a defining procedure for chest physicians. Learn about the CHEST simulation courses providing continued education in bronchoscopy.

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