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communities and how they help researchers through grant and
scholarship funding.
A dedicated period will be set aside for Student Scholars to
meet with the PAR members. Additionally, an invitation-only
reception on Sunday, May 16, will highlight the PAR-funded abstract
scholarship awardees who will present their abstracts.
PAR SYMPOSIUM
The PAR Symposium, " Including All for Respiratory Health, "
will be from 2:15-3:45 p.m. PT on Monday, May 16. Organized in
conjunction with ATS Past President Juan Celedon, MD, ATSF, it
will address topical issues such as access to clean air, improving
representation in clinical studies, the role of genetics in creating
more equitable care, and the manner in which health care
disparities have been successfully addressed in Puerto Rico. A
patient speaker is included in the panel of presenters.
The 2022 recipients of the PAR Excellence in Achievement
Awards also will be recognized during the symposium. Joel
Moss, MD, PhD, ATSF, and Jennifer Taylor-Cousar, MD, MSc, ATSF,
were selected for this honor for their patient dedication and for
research efforts on behalf of patients.
LUNG DISEASE WEEK
Throughout the year, the PAR continues its advocacy and
education activities through programs such as Lung Disease
Week. A specific area of lung disease is highlighted during
each event, held monthly from March through November, with
resources provided for patients and respiratory health care
providers.
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COMPLIMENTARY
CE DINNER
SYMPOSIUM
Chronic Cough
A MECC-Organized Symposium at the ATS 2022 International Conference
An evening symposia educational program provided by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge
in Healthcare and supported by an independent medical education grant from
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. Open to all ATS 2022
International Conference attendees.
Monday, May 16, 2022
Registration and dinner: 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Activity start: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
San Francisco Marriott Marquis | Room: Yerba Buena 8

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