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CHEST 2026 Brings Cutting-Edge Controversies to Airways Disease

June 5, 2026 - For clinicians who manage asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis, and other airway diseases, CHEST 2026 will offer a guideline-driven curriculum built around what’s new, immediately applicable, and possibly even controversial.

New Clinical Guidelines on Community-Acquired Pneumonia Take Top Focus at CHEST 2026

June 5, 2026 - Chest infections and disaster response topics at CHEST 2026 include community-acquired pneumonia guidelines, endemic infections, rare-but-deadly pulmonary pathogens, and changes in vaccine policy.

CHEST 2026 Will Prepare You for the New Era of ILD and Lung Transplant Care

June 5, 2026 - Clinicians who care for patients with interstitial lung disease and those who have undergone lung transplantation will find a CHEST 2026 program packed with timely, practical content, from new treatment guidelines and emerging antifibrotic therapies to transplant management pearls for community providers.

Guidelines, AI, and Gray Zones: Lung Cancer Program at CHEST 2026 Is Built for Every Expert in the Room

June 5, 2026 - Thoracic oncology sessions at CHEST 2026 will cover new guidelines on lung cancer diagnosis and staging and central airway obstruction, subsolid lung nodules, AI in lung imaging, and more.

Uncovering the Impact of Air Pollution on Patients With Sarcoidosis

May 29, 2026 - A CHEST research grant made it possible for a team at Johns Hopkins to measure air quality in and around the homes of patients with sarcoidosis in hopes of discovering what role air pollution plays in the disease.

Creating a Test for an Untestable Disease

April 22, 2026 - Maneesh Bhargava, MBBS, PhD, is working to create a test for sarcoidosis, thanks in part to a John R. Addrizzo, MD, FCCP, Research Grant from CHEST.

Thank You, Volunteers

April 14, 2026 - In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Week, CHEST President Neil Freedman MD, FCCP, and CEO/EVP Robert Musacchio, PhD, pay tribute to the volunteers who make everything CHEST does possible.

A Path Forward for Community

April 8, 2026 - A collaborative vision from CHEST and ATS LGBTQIA+ interest groups highlights how partnership, mentorship, and inclusive leadership can advance equity, research, and community in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.

Harnessing Genetics to Predict Medication Efficacy in Sarcoidosis

March 26, 2026 - Divya Patel, DO, used CHEST grant funding to investigate genetic differences between patients with sarcoidosis who responded to or didn’t respond to methotrexate.

Now Is Not the Time to Disappear

February 27, 2026 - In this blog post, Perry Tiberio, MD, PhD, reflects on LGBTQ+ visibility in medicine, the legacy of HIV/AIDS activism, and the responsibility of clinicians to lead with dignity, professionalism, and compassion within the CHEST community.

3 Wishes Program Unites Technical Expertise and Human Compassion in Critical Care

February 11, 2026 - In the Richard Irwin Honor Lecture at CHEST 2025, Thahn Neville, MD, presented on how the 3 Wishes Program provides comforting final moments for their patients and their families.

Translating Algorithms Into Action: Assessing AI Readiness in the Sleep Medicine Community

December 4, 2025 - In this blog post, learn about how to assess AI readiness in sleep medicine—from vocabulary literacy to clinical perceptions and system capacity—and how AI is reshaping the future of sleep care.

At-Home Pulmonary Rehabilitation Improves Outcomes for Patients Undergoing Lung Transplant

October 29, 2025 - An innovative at-home pulmonary rehabilitation program supported by a CHEST Community Impact Grant, the GLADIATOR initiative helps patients undergoing lung transplant build strength, resilience, and better outcomes from the comfort of their homes.

Paying It Forward Through Philanthropy

September 30, 2025 - Learn how Dr. Toni-Denise P. Espina is giving back through philanthropy to support CHEST Travel Grants. Discover how her journey from CHEST grant recipient to donor helps fellows attend the CHEST Annual Meeting, build lifelong bonds, and strengthen their careers in pulmonary and critical care medicine.

“Constructive, Individualized, Grounded in Growth”: CHEST/APCCMPD Scholar Champions Success for Fellows

September 18, 2025 - Discover how Dr. Esha Kapania is working to reshape pulmonary and critical care medical education through the APCCMPD and CHEST Medical Educator Scholar Diversity Fellowship. Her study is looking at individualized, growth-focused mentorship to better support fellows and transform remediation practices.

A Novel Biomarker Could Spell Changes to Diagnosing and Treating IPF

September 8, 2025 - Discover how research into a novel biomarker for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, funded by a CHEST Clinical Research Grant, could transform diagnosis and treatment. Dr. David Nagel discusses his groundbreaking research into early detection and personalized therapies for pulmonary fibrosis.

Get to Know Chicago: Explore Rich Food and Culture

July 29, 2025 - Here are the top restaurants, sightseeing, and other attractions you’ll need to know about while visiting Chicago for CHEST 2025, October 19 to 22.

Find ‘Full-Spectrum, Real-World Practice’ in ILD and Lung Transplant at CHEST 2025

July 11, 2025 - Read how CHEST 2025 in Chicago, October 19 to 22, will explore the latest in interstitial lung disease, lung transplant, and sarcoidosis and provide excellent networking opportunities for pulmonary and clinical care clinicians, researchers, and advanced practice providers.

Critical Care Program at CHEST 2025 Will Shine With Hot Debates, Cool Technology

July 7, 2025 - Explore the highlights of the critical care program at CHEST 2025 in Chicago, featuring expert-led debates, hands-on workshops, the latest in ARDS management, and innovations in AI and telemedicine for ICU care.

‘A Kaleidoscope for Everyone’: What Chest Infection, Disaster Medicine, or Systemic Disease Specialists Can Expect at CHEST 2025

July 7, 2025 - This blog post explores what specialists in chest infections, disaster medicine, and systemic disease can expect at CHEST 2025 in Chicago, October 19 to 22—from sepsis care in immunocompromised patients to climate-driven pulmonary risks and evolving roles for APPs in the ICU.

CHEST 2025 Is a Must-Attend for Sleep Medicine Practitioners

July 7, 2025 - Discover why CHEST 2025 in Chicago is a must-attend event for sleep medicine professionals. Explore cutting-edge sessions on GLP-1 agonists, OSA treatments, implantable devices, artificial intelligence, and hands-on learning.

CHEST 2025 Will Change Your Perspective on Airways Disease Management

July 7, 2025 - This blog post explores how CHEST 2025 in Chicago, October 19 to 22, will reshape airways disease care, with updates on COPD guidelines, novel biologics, gene therapies, and the evolving diagnosis and management of cystic fibrosis across the lifespan.

Pulmonary Vascular and Cardiovascular Disease Insights You Can Use—Only at CHEST 2025

July 7, 2025 - Join top pulmonary vascular and cardiovascular experts at CHEST 2025 in Chicago, October 19–22. Explore groundbreaking updates on pulmonary hypertension, venous thromboembolism, right heart failure, and advanced hemodynamics through debates, symposia, and hands-on learning.

Tailored for Every Step of Your Career: Lung Cancer and Interventional Pulmonology Highlights at CHEST 2025

July 7, 2025 - Read how CHEST 2025 in Chicago, October 19 to 22, will spotlight the latest in lung cancer and interventional pulmonology—from biomarkers and early detection to minimally invasive procedures—offering insights for clinicians at every career stage.

Approaching Multidrug-Resistant TB With Shorter and Better Tolerated Oral Drug Regimens

May 21, 2025 - Explore the shift from lengthy therapies to shorter, all-oral treatment regimens for multidrug-resistant TB. Learn how novel agents like bedaquiline and pretomanid are improving outcomes and adherence.

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