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leading attractions based on
attendance. San Francisco
also boasts 12 unique historic
districts and more than
260 buildings designated as
historical landmarks.
San Francisco's marine climate
means the temperature is just
right for enjoying the sights
al fresco. Just a few blocks
from Moscone Center is the
city's most recent green space
addition: Salesforce Park. The
rooftop oasis includes a walking
trail through 13 gardens.
A bit farther away, the 1,000
acres of Golden Gate Park offer a
multitude of outdoor attractions
and activities for those who want
to relax, learn about local history,
or get exercise pedaling a rented
bike. Colorful spring blooms and
a redwood grove await at the
San Francisco Botanical Gardens
within the park.
Situated next to the Golden
Gate Bridge is the Presidio,
an Army post-turned-national
park featuring the work of
internationally renowned artist
Andy Goldsworthy, who uses
repurposed natural materials
found on site.
Alamo Square offers postcardworthy
views of the iconic
Painted Ladies at Hayes and
Steiner streets, some of San
Francisco's most recognizable
Victorian-era homes.
Mission Dolores Basilica,
Mission District
San Francisco Trivia
San Francisco, California's fourth most populous city with 875,000 residents,
is a welcoming destination for returning guests and first-time visitors alike.
These facts and figures provided by the San Francisco Convention and
Visitors Bureau will help ATS 2022 International Conference attendees
get to know this year's host city before the premier respiratory health
conference gets underway May 13-18 at Moscone Center.
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The Mission District is a
living tableau of the colorful
culture of the City by the Bay.
Visitors can enjoy the unique
ambiance of San Francisco while
people-watching, shopping in
independent boutiques, admiring
the downtown skyline from the
hills of Mission Dolores Park,
or strolling through the outdoor
art gallery on the district's walls
and fences.
Other neighborhoods popular
Amid evolving health and
safety protocols related to
COVID-19, visitors are advised
to check with individual
venues for the latest
information before arriving.
with visitors include Chinatown,
North Beach, Haight-Ashbury,
and Nob Hill.
Ghirardelli Square is known for
its shopping and dining options.
To find out what else San
Francisco has to offer, check
out the tourism information
curated by San Francisco Travel
at sftravel.com.
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SHOWCASE
What's Your Type? Solving Clinical
Dilemmas of Persistent Severe Asthma
Through Endophenotyping
Sunday, May 15, 2022
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM PST
Moscone Center, Theater 1
Program Description:
Join our expert as he leads an interactive discussion on the clinical challenges
presented by severe uncontrolled asthma. An interactive patient case discussion
will explore the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of severe uncontrolled
asthma, its comorbidities, and the burden of OCS use in this patient. We
will review the importance of endophenotyping and evaluating for T2
infl ammation and will highlight strategies to reduce OCS use in these patients.
Speaker:
Jonathan Corren, MD
An Industry Program presentation at the ATS 2022 International Conference.
This presentation is sponsored by GSK. Due to regulatory restrictions, this
presentation is only available to attendees from the United States.
An Industry Program presentation at the ATS 2022 International Conference. This presentation is sponsored by GSK. Due to regulatory restrictions, this
presentation is only available to attendees from the United States.
©2022 GSK group of companies or its licensor. March 2022. Produced in USA. PSE-US-0778
©2022 GSK group of companies or its licensor.
March 2022. Produced in USA. PSE-US-0787
Barry Make, MD
Meredith McCormack, MD, MHS
Recognizing the Impact of COPD Exacerbations
and Making Appropriate Treatment Decisions
Description:
COPD exacerbations are significant events for patients. Focusing on the burden
of COPD exacerbations and the associated consequences, this program will
explore appropriate guideline-based management to reduce symptoms and
future risk of exacerbations.
Speakers:
Manmade construction
also takes the city to
impressive heights. Sutro
Tower, at 981 feet, is the tallest
structure in San Francisco, while
the Transamerica Pyramid is the
tallest building at 853 feet.
Nearly 41.5 million vehicles
traverse the iconic Golden
Gate Bridge each year. The
crossing spans 1.7 miles.
The Golden Gate Bridge
takes its name from the
Golden Gate Strait, which
connects San Francisco Bay to
the Pacific Ocean.
Legislation in 1996 designated
an area in Golden Gate
Park known as " the Grove "
The city landscape includes
43 hills. Standing tall among
them are Twin Peaks, at 910
feet and 903 feet; Nob Hill at 376
feet; Russian Hill at 294 feet; and
Telegraph Hill at 248 feet.
as the National AIDS Memorial.
Giant ferns and rocks engraved in
memory of those who have died
of AIDS frame this sanctuary.
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The city motto is Oro en
Paz, Fierro en Guerra, which
translates to: Gold in Peace,
Iron in War.
Almost 30 miles of shoreline
provide stunning views of
the Pacific Ocean.
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Since 1990, the accordion
has been the official musical
instrument of San Francisco.
Alcatraz Island is one of 12
islands within the city limits
of San Francisco. Located
1.25 miles offshore, Alcatraz was
the site of a federal prison from
1934 to 1963.
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In 1964, the National
Park Service designated
the city's cable cars as
a National Historic Landmark.
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
12:20 - 1:05 PM PST
Moscone Center
Medium Theater

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