FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Prescott G. Woodruff, MD, MPH, to be Awarded the American Thoracic Society’s 2026 Recognition Award for Scientific Accomplishments for Promoting Respiratory Health
ATS 2026, Orlando, Fla. (May 18, 2026) – The American Thoracic Society is proud to announce that Prescott G. Woodruff, MD, MPH, has been nominated and will receive the 2026 Recognition Award for Scientific Accomplishments. This award celebrates his outstanding work at the University of California, San Francisco.
Dr. Woodruff and other award recipients will be recognized for their achievements at the ATS 2026 International Conference taking place in Orlando, Fla., Friday through Wednesday. The awards recognize outstanding respiratory health contributions, from research and diagnosis to education and advocacy.
Dr. Woodruff, a pulmonary and critical care specialist, is a physician-scientist whose research focuses on obstructive lung diseases, particularly asthma and COPD.
The Recognition Award for Scientific Accomplishments honors outstanding scientific research contributions in the study of respiratory disease, critical illness or sleep disorders. Awardees are selected based on contributions made throughout their careers or for major efforts made at a particular point in their careers.
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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