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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

Mentoring an LGBTQ+ Mentee

May 14, 2025 - Learn how to mentor LGBTQ+ medical professionals with empathy, allyship, and awareness. Dr. Adam Mora offers guidance on fostering safe, inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ mentees in health care.

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.

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