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Call for Nominations Visit http://conference.thoracic.org/program/call-for-nominations.php to submit nominations for the 2018 Respiratory Health Awards Given by the ATS. Deadline: September 30, 2017. D'Ann Brown, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Room 159 AB (Middle Building, Street Level) Where do I pick-up my Abstract Scholarship? Certificates- All Abstract Scholarship Certificates, domestic and international, will be distributed at the assembly membership meetings on either Sunday or Monday. Scholarship Funds- If you are a domestic member of ATS who has received an Abstract Scholarship you can pick up funds at the assembly membership meeting. If you are an International Member you can pick up funds at the Abstract Scholarship Booth located at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall A (South Building, Lower Level), near Express Registration, on Sunday, May 21, from 2– 5:30 p.m. Bridget Nance, Sunday May 21st from 2pm – 5:30pm-Washington Convention Center South, Hall A (near Express Registration) What are the Respiratory Health Awards? The Respiratory Health Awards are given by the ATS Awards Committee in recognition of individuals who have made outstanding contributions to respiratory, critical care, and sleep medicine through research, clinical care, education or public service. The Respiratory Health Awards will be presented at several events during the ATS conference. Please go to Sessions & Events > Events > Respiratory Health Awards for details. D'Ann Brown, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Room 159 AB (Middle Building, Street Level) What Respiratory Health Awards are given out on Saturday? The Jo Rae Wright Award for Outstanding Science, Public Health Award, World Lung Health Award are presented Saturday, May 20, 4:30 p.m. in Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall E (Middle Building, Level 2). For more information, please go to Sessions & Events > Events > The Respiratory Health Awards. D'Ann Brown, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Room 159 AB (Middle Building, Street Level) What Respiratory Health Awards are given out on Sunday? The Amberson Lecture, Trudeau Medal, Distinguished Achievements Award are presented Sunday, May 21, 4:30-6:30 p.m. in Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall E (Middle Building, Level 2). For more information, please go to Sessions & Events > Events > The Respiratory Health Awards. D'Ann Brown, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Room 159 AB (Middle Building, Street Level) What Respiratory Health Awards are given out on Monday? Recognition for Scientific Accomplishments Awards will be given out on Monday, May 22, 2:15-4:15 p.m., in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Room 204 A-C (South Building, Level 2). For more information, please go to Sessions & Events > Events > The Respiratory Health Awards. D'Ann Brown, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Room 159 AB (Middle Building, Street Level) What Respiratory Health Awards are given out on Tuesday? The Outstanding Clinician Award, Outstanding Educator Award, and Research Innovation and Translation Achievement Award will be given out at the Plenary Session at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Room 207 A-B (South Building, Level 2), 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. D'Ann Brown, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Room 159 AB (Middle Building, Street Level) Do I need a ticket to get into any of the Respiratory Health Awards? No, but badges must be worn at all times D'Ann Brown, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Room 159 AB (Middle Building, Street Level) (MECOR Graduate Travel Awards) When/Where can I pick up my award certificate? Saturday, May 20, 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the International Scholars Poster Colloquium and Discussion at Marriott Marquis Washington, Georgetown (Level M2). **Note: By Invitation ONLY Fran Du Melle or Chris Hughes chughes@thoracic.org (International Trainee Travel Award (ITTA) When/Where can I pick up my award certificate? Saturday, May 20, 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the International Scholars Poster Colloquium and Discussion at Marriott Marquis Washington, Georgetown (Level M2). **Note: By Invitation ONLY Fran Du Melle or Chris Hughes chughes@thoracic.org (Minority Trainee Development Scholarship (MTDS)) When/Where can I pick up my award? Presented at the Diversity Forum, Sunday, May 21, 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Renaissance Washington Downtown, Grand Ballroom (Ballroom Level). Elizabeth Guzman or Jennifer Ian, Renaissance Washington Downtown Hotel, Grand Ballroom (Ballroom Level)