NETWORK RISING STAR AWARDS
The Network Rising Star Award, established in 2024, is to recognize the contributions of an early career clinician practicing in their respective area under CHEST’s Network structure. This award recognizes individual contributions in the areas of clinical care, education, research, and/or other scholarly activity and someone who has shown growth and potential within the Network and CHEST.
These individuals will be recognized during their respective Network Open Forums on Tuesday, October 21, at 11:15 am to 12:15 pm CT.

Airways Disorders Network Rising Star
Sarah P. Cohen, MD

Chest Infections and Disaster Response Network Rising Star
Richa Nahar, MD

Critical Care Network Rising Star
Samuel Garcia, MD

Diffuse Lung Disease and Lung Transplant Network Rising Star
Fatima Zeba, MD

Pulmonary Vascular and Cardiovascular Network Rising Star
Nicholas Villalobos, MD

Sleep Medicine Network Rising Star
Lena Xiao, MD

Thoracic Oncology and Chest Procedures Network Rising Star
Jennifer D. Duke, MD