FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jess Mandel, MD, ATSF, to Receive a 2025 American Thoracic Society Respiratory Health Award
Dr. Mandel will be formally recognized with the Outstanding Educator Award at the ATS 2025 International Conference in San Francisco.
NEW YORK, NY (May 9, 2025) -- The American Thoracic Society is proud to announce that Jess Mandel, MD, ATSF, will receive a 2025 ATS Respiratory Health Award. Dr. Mandel will be presented with ATS’s Outstanding Educator Award for his exemplary achievements in respiratory health based on his work at the University of California, San Diego.
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."
The Outstanding Educator Award recognizes and celebrates an individual who has made substantial contributions in clinical or research education and mentoring in the fields of pulmonary, critical care or sleep medicine.
"I am profoundly honored to receive the 2025 Outstanding Educator Award from the American Thoracic Society,” Dr. Mandel said. “This recognition underscores the vital role of preparing the next generation of respiratory health professionals to assume the future leadership of our field. It takes our global community, working together, to train our successors effectively, and only through dedicated education and mentorship can we ensure the continued advancement of patient care, research, and education in respiratory health for many years to come."
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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