FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lynn M. Schnapp, MD, ATSF, to Receive a 2025 American Thoracic Society Distinguished Achievement Award
Dr. Schnapp will be formally recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field at the ATS 2025 International Conference in San Francisco.
NEW YORK, NY (May 7, 2025) -- The American Thoracic Society is proud to announce that Lynn M. Schnapp, MD, ATSF - former ATS President and the George R. and Elaine Love Professor Chair, University of Wisconsin-Madison - will be honored with the Distinguished Achievement Award at the 2025 ATS Respiratory Health Awards ceremony. This prestigious award recognizes Dr. Schnapp’s exemplary contributions to respiratory health and her lasting impact on the field throughout her career.
All award recipients will be recognized for their contributions and achievements in pulmonary disease, critical care, and sleep health 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."
Dr. Schnapp will receive the Distinguished Achievement Award recognizing and celebrating her substantial contributions advancing the mission of the American Thoracic Society. An internationally respected physician-scientist, Dr. Schnapp is widely known for her work in lung injury and repair. In addition to her scientific achievements, she is a recognized leader in mentorship, career development, and efforts to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in pulmonary and critical care medicine.
“ATS has been part of my life since I was a fellow,” Dr. Schnapp said. “ATS helped me grow — not just as a physician and scientist, but as a person. I’ve built friendships and found meaning here that will last a lifetime. I’m grateful, and honestly just so proud to be part of this community.”
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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