FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Marc Peters-Golden, MD, to be Awarded the
American Thoracic Society’s 2026 J. Burns Amberson Lecture
for Promoting Respiratory Health
ATS 2026, Orlando, Fla. (May 16, 2026) – The American Thoracic Society is proud to announce that Marc Peters-Golden, MD, has been nominated and will receive the 2026 J. Burns Amberson Lecture. This honor celebrates his outstanding work at the University of Michigan.
Dr. Peters-Golden and other award recipients will be 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. Peters-Goden is a long-time medical educator at the University of Michigan Medical School who has published more than 300 articles and chapters. His research focuses on lung inflammation, immunity and tissue remodeling.
The J. Burns Amberson Lecture recognizes major contributions to research that have advanced the understanding of respiratory disease, critical illness or sleep disorders. This award also recognizes exemplary professionalism, collegiality and citizenship through leadership in the ATS community. The lecture is given in honor of James Burns Amberson, an international authority on chest disease and tuberculosis.
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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