FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Charles G. Irvin, PhD, ATSF, Awarded the American Thoracic Society’s 2026 Edward Livingston Trudeau Medal
ATS 2026, Orlando, Fla. (May 16, 2026) – The American Thoracic Society is proud to announce that Charles G. Irvin, PhD, ATSF, has received the 2026 Edward Livingston Trudeau Medal, the ATS’s highest honor. This award celebrates his outstanding work at the University of Vermont.
Dr. Irvin and other award recipients were recognized for their achievements at the ATS 2026 International Conference taking place on Orlando, Fla., Friday through Wednesday. The awards recognize outstanding respiratory health contributions, from research and diagnosis to education and advocacy.
Dr. Irvin is an internationally renowned applied physiologist, with research that focuses on lung mechanics, airway biology and asthma/COPD treatments. His research has sought to better understand airway and lung dysfunction in common, devastating lung diseases such as asthma.
The Trudeau Medal is given to individuals who have made major contributions to the treatment of lung disease, critical illness or sleep disorders. The award acknowledges exemplary contributions to the ATS community. The Trudeau Medal is the highest honor bestowed by the ATS and is named after Edward Livingston Trudeau, a founder and the first president of the American Lung Association.
This year’s ATS awards have placed a special emphasis on efforts designed to eliminate health disparities, and award winners are a diverse group inclusive of all genders, ethnicities and disciplines.
To learn more about the 2026 Respiratory Health Awards, visit our website.
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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 30,000 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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