The American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) and The CHEST Foundation are honoring Dr. Forrest Bird, an outstanding inventor and scientist whose inventions have saved thousands of lives over his distinguished career.
To pay tribute to Dr. Bird’s achievements, The CHEST Foundation has established the Forrest M. Bird, MD, PhD, ScD Endowment in Mechanical Ventilation. To donate online, click on the “Donate” button to make a secure, tax-deductible donation today. You may also view and download a PDF file of the Bird Endowment brochure to mail in with your donation.
The CHEST Foundation will honor Dr. Bird with a special tribute during CHEST 2008 in Philadelphia, PA, at the 10th Annual Making a Difference Awards Dinner on Saturday evening, October 25, 2008, at the Marriott Downtown hotel. If you are interested in learning more and registering for the 10th Annual Making a Difference Awards Dinner, you may do so by clicking on the “Register” button within the “Innovation. Celebration.” banner above.
The ACCP and The CHEST Foundation, in partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., are honoring Thomas L. Petty, MD, Master FCCP, to celebrate his outstanding career in the field of pulmonary and critical care medicine.The CHEST Foundation, in partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., has established the Thomas L. Petty, MD, Master FCCP Endowment in Lung Research. Considered a legend in pulmonary medicine, Thomas L. Petty, MD, Master FCCP, an ACCP Past President (1981-1982) and Master Fellow, will always be known for his pioneering work in lung research and in the treatment of respiratory conditions and for improving the care of patients with respiratory diseases. You can honor Dr. Tom Petty by donating online to the Thomas L. Petty, MD, Master FCCP Endowment in Lung Research. You may also view and download a PDF of the Petty Endowment brochure to mail your donation to The CHEST Foundation in Dr. Petty's honor. Your tax-deductible donation will support the important advances he has made in lung research and in patient care. |
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The CHEST Foundation’s 2009 Award OpportunitiesThe CHEST Foundation has awarded more than $3.5 million to ACCP members to foster cutting-edge clinical research—research that can provide new treatment options for patients around the world. These research grants reflect the multidisciplinary nature of the ACCP. In 2009, The CHEST Foundation will continue to offer a variety of clinical research awards in the following areas: geriatric development, lung cancer, lung transplantation, women’s health and Alpha-1 Antitrysin (AAT) Deficiency relating to COPD. Check this Web site after December 1, 2008 and take advantage of this great ACCP membership benefit and consider applying for one of the awards offered in 2009. Online applications will be available after January 1, 2009. Note that each application is carefully evaluated by ACCP members who have expertise in the content area of the award. The award deadline for all CHEST Foundation awards will be April 30, 2009. In addition, information on the availability of CHEST Foundation Humanitarian Awards and the Roger C. Bone Advances in End-of-Life Care Award will be available after December 1, 2008, with the award deadline of April 30, 2009.
The Group Room Broadcast from CHEST 2006 Critical Care Tobacco Prevention Special Initiatives |
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Thomas L. Petty, MD, Master FCCP Tribute at The CHEST Foundation’s Ninth Annual Making a Difference Awards Dinner
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