18 May 2013
WHAT: The American Thoracic Society (ATS), an international society of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep clinicians and researchers, will hold its International Conference May 17-22 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. This is the first time that ATS will meet in Philadelphia.
The conference attracts more than 13,000 pulmonary, critical care and sleep professionals and features more than 400 sessions, 5,500 scientific research abstracts and clinical case reports on topics including allergy/immunology, behavioral science, environmental and occupational health, infectious disease, and pediatric pulmonary, critical care, and sleep.
WHEN: Friday, May 17 through Wednesday, May 22
WHERE: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 12th and Arch streets (plus various locations throughout Philadelphia) Conference media highlights include:
• Two free events (open to the public) for lung disease patients
The Meet-the-Expert segment will give lung patients an opportunity to discuss the latest in research, clinical trials and clinical care with experts on many different lung and airway diseases.
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2013, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Venue: Loews Philadelphia Hotel, 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107. Meeting rooms: Commonwealth A, B, C, D
The Breathing Better forum is open to lung patients and their families and will feature prominent pulmonologists from around the globe.
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2013, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Loews Philadelphia Hotel, 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107. Meeting room: Millennium 2nd floor
• ATS medical tours for conference attendees
A tour of the Penn Lung Center will include the proton therapy facility and the hyperbaric chamber.
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2013, 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Venue: Penn Lung Center; Tours leaves from 12th & Arch Street.
This small-group tour will focus on the pulmonary, critical care, and sleep facilities and programs at CHOP.
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2013, 1:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Venue: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Tours leaves from 12th & Arch Street
Small, docent-led tours of the legendary Barnes art collection will highlight the art collection and Dr. Barnes.
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2013, 12:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Venue: The Barnes Foundation; Tour leaves from 12th & Arch Street
For more information on the conference, please visit:conference.thoracic.org
Follow the 2013 ATS Conference on social media: https://twitter.com/atscommunity
https://www.facebook.com/americanthoracic
IMPACT: According to the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau:
Projected Attendance – 13,500
Total Hotel Room Nights – 34, 683
Total Economic Impact for Philadelphia – $40.3 million
PRESS DETAILS: The ATS press room will feature work stations with computers, notebook hook-ups and internet access. Registered journalists will have access to news releases detailing important research findings being presented at the meeting and a schedule of press conferences, which will be held in room 110 of the Convention Center. Scientific and clinical experts in respiratory, critical care and sleep medicine will be present during briefings and press availabilities to answer questions or provide background information.
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About the American Thoracic Society
Founded in 1905, the American Thoracic Society is the world's leading medical association dedicated to advancing pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine. The Society's 15,000 members prevent and fight respiratory disease around the globe through research, education, patient care and advocacy.
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