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CHEST Urges US Government to Protect Research That Advances Patient Care: July 14, 2026 - CHEST submitted comments to the Office of Management and Budget on proposed revisions to federal policies governing research grants, cooperative agreements, and other forms of federal financial assistance.
Protect Federal Student Loan Access for Professional Degrees in Health Care: March 30, 2026 - CHEST urges the US Department of Education to recognize physician assistant/associate (PA) and advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) credentials as professional degrees under federal regulations for the purpose of student loan qualifications.
Clean Air Policies Are Critical to Respiratory Health: March 26, 2026 - CHEST urges the EPA to restore the Endangerment Finding and fully reinstate all clean air policies that uphold the EPA’s core mission to protect human health and the environment.; See all >

World Bronchiectasis Day 2026: July 1, 2026 - Together with the Forum of International Respiratory Societies, the American College of Chest Physicians is bringing attention to World Bronchiectasis Day.
World No Tobacco Day 2026: May 29, 2026 - Together with the Forum of International Respiratory Societies, the American College of Chest Physicians is bringing attention to World No Tobacco Day.
CHEST and APCCMPD Announce Recipient of 2026 Collaborative Fellow Scholarship: May 12, 2026 - Matthew Simpson, MD, will be the mentee for the third year of the APCCMPD and CHEST Medical Educator Diversity Scholar Fellowship.; See all >

Setidegrasib demonstrates durable responses in KRAS G12D-mutant NSCLC: July 15, 2026 - Coauthor Anup Kasi, MD, MPH, said the study represents an important step forward in the development of KRAS G12D-targeted therapies.
Study links isoflavone intake to reduced COPD morbidity: July 15, 2026 - Mariah K. Jackson, PhD, RDN, LMNT, said that while the research does not establish causality, nutrition is generally a safe, well-tolerated, and cost-effective strategy to improve respiratory health.
New portable, accurate TB test may broaden access: July 15, 2026 - International TB specialist Alfred A. Lardizabal, MD, said he believes the development will empower resource-limited communities by bringing TB diagnostic capacity closer.; See all >

Celebrating With Pride: Mentorship and Community: June 26, 2026 - Manuel Villegas Roberson, MD, reflects on the relationship between medicine and identity, visibility, and belonging and celebrates the generations of LGBTQ+ individuals who have helped create a community of mentorship and support.
A Fresh Look at GLP-1 Drugs for OSA Takes Top Billing for Sleep Sessions at CHEST 2026: June 18, 2026 - Explore sleep medicine sessions at CHEST 2026 in Phoenix, covering GLP-1 therapies for OSA, new OSA medications, pregnancy guidelines, home ventilation, oxygen, and travel for patients on mechanical ventilation.
CHEST 2026 Sessions Explore Pulmonary Hypertension, PE, CTEPH, HFpEF, and More: June 18, 2026 - Explore pulmonary vascular and cardiovascular sessions at CHEST 2026 in Phoenix, covering PE, PH, CTEPH, HFpEF, AI in pulmonary medicine, and more.; See all >

How to Start Your Leadership Journey With CHEST: May 31, 2024 - Network leader Corinne Young, MSN, FNP-C, FCCP, shares her tips for starting your leadership journey with CHEST and just a few of the benefits of volunteering.
My Path for Board Recertification: June 28, 2023 - The Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment option has created new opportunities for recertification. Saadia Faiz, MD, FCCP, shares insights into how she’ll maintain her four board certifications in light of these new options.
Slow Is Smooth and Smooth Is Fast: My Journey in Preparing for My Pulmonary Board Certification: June 28, 2023 - Michele Iguina, MD, explains her path to initial certification and the resources she used to prepare herself for the big exam.; See all >