We help the world breathe.
The American Thoracic Society improves global health by advancing research, patient care, and public health in pulmonary disease, critical illness, and sleep disorders.

ATS Advocates for Members and Patients
The ATS is the only respiratory health organization with staff in the nation's capital advocating for members and patients. Members can rely on the ATS and its staff to provide them with information and tools to be successful advocates for lung health.
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Strengthening Community
Champions for Change – Paid Time Off Initiative Just Made Clinical Trials Participation Easier
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Transforming Patient Care
An Open Letter to the American Public on Respiratory Virus Vaccines
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Transforming Patient Care
ATS Breathe Easy Podcast: Vaccine Hesitancy and the Fear of a Measles Outbreak
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Advancing Professional Development
ATS Conference Highlights: Catch Up on What You Missed
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Strengthening Community
ATS Who's Who: Jarrod Barnes, PhD, MBA
Join Us
When you become a member of our global American Thoracic Society community of 16,000+ health care providers and researchers, you’ll have access to:
+ Cutting-Edge science through ATS journals and publications.
+ Discounts on the Annual ATS International Conference, CME, and ATS Ed+ products.
+ A robust, collaborative online medical community of peers in our ATS DocMatter Community.
Advance respiratory health globally with a donation