FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lynn F. Reinke, PhD, ATSF, Awarded the American Thoracic Society’s 2026 J. Randall Curtis Humanism Award for Promoting Respiratory Health
ATS 2026, Orlando, Fla. (May 16, 2026) – The American Thoracic Society is proud to announce that Lynn F. Reinke, PhD, ATSF, has received the J. Randall Curtis Humanism Award. This award celebrates her outstanding work at the University of Utah.
Dr. Reinke 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. Reinke’s clinical practice in pulmonary medicine influenced her research, which focuses on improving the delivery of palliative and end-of-life care for patients with serious respiratory illnesses.
Randall Curtis Humanism Award celebrates individuals whose work reflects the ideals espoused by its namesake. It honors mentoring skills, compassionate delivery of patient care, competence in science, and respect for patients. The award also recognizes those who champion diversity, equity and inclusion in their daily work.
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 22,000 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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