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Anne-Karina Perl, MSci, PhD, ATSF, to Receive a 2025 American Thoracic Society Respiratory Health Award
Dr. Perl will be formally recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field at the ATS 2025 International Conference in San Francisco.
NEW YORK, NY (May 9, 2025) -- The American Thoracic Society is proud to announce that Anne-Karina Perl, MSci, PhD, ATSF, will receive a 2025 ATS Respiratory Health Award. Dr. Perl will be presented with ATS’s Distinguished Achievement Award for her exemplary achievements in respiratory health based on her work at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.
All award recipients will be recognized for their contributions and achievements in pulmonary disease, critical care and sleep medicine at the upcoming ATS 2025 International Conference to be held May 16-21 in San Francisco. The awards represent outstanding respiratory health contributions through various means, from research and diagnosis to education and advocacy.
"This year's ATS Respiratory Health Awards recipients embody excellence in science and clinical care," said ATS President Irina Petrache, MD, ATSF. "We extend our warmest congratulations to these outstanding individuals. Their work has made a meaningful difference in advancing respiratory health around the world, and we are deeply appreciative of their contributions."
Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Dr. Perl will receive the Distinguished Achievement Award recognizing and celebrating an individual who has made substantial contributions advancing the mission of the American Thoracic Society. Awardees have made substantial contributions to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of lung disease, critical illness, or sleep disorders through leadership in research, education or clinical care.
“This recognition honors not just the science, but the persistence behind it—and the incredible people who’ve walked this path with me,” Dr. Perl said. “At a time when the future of research feels increasingly uncertain, it’s a powerful reminder that persistence, collaboration and curiosity still matter. Despite the challenges, I’m committed to continuing work that embraces complexity, fosters collaboration, mentors the next generation and supports the broader thoracic community—all in service of those who need it most.”
Register now to attend ATS 2025 and recognize this year’s outstanding recipients.
About the American Thoracic Society:
Founded in 1905, the American Thoracic Society is the world's leading medical society dedicated to accelerating the advancement of global respiratory health through multidisciplinary collaboration, education, and advocacy. Core activities of the Society’s more than 16,000 members are focused on leading scientific discoveries, advancing professional development, impacting global health, and transforming patient care. Key areas of member focus include developing clinical practice guidelines, hosting the annual International Conference, publishing four peer-reviewed journals, advocating for improved respiratory health globally, and developing an array of patient education and career development resources.
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