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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 >

American College of Chest Physicians Announces Julie Captain as Director of Philanthropy: August 4, 2026 - Julie Captain, CAP, joins the American College of CHEST Physicians as its new Director of Philanthropy.
World Lung Cancer Day 2026: August 1, 2026 - Together with the Forum of International Respiratory Societies, the American College of Chest Physicians is bringing attention to World Lung Cancer Day.
CHEST Releases Guideline on Managing Adult Bronchiectasis: July 30, 2026 - The American College of Chest Physicians recently released a new clinical guideline on managing adult bronchiectasis with 13 evidence-based recommendations.; 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 >

CHEST Annual Meeting Survival Guide for Trainees: August 3, 2026 - Patton H. Adderley, MD shares insider tips for attending your first CHEST Annual Meeting.
The Questions We Don't Ask: July 30, 2026 - In this blog from the LGBTQ+ at CHEST Interest Group, pulmonary/critical care physician reflects on caring for an LGBTQIA+ patient with ALS and why asking about chosen family matters in the ICU.
When Respiratory Outbreaks Happen at Sea: Lessons From a Recent Hantavirus Cluster: July 16, 2026 - Explore hantavirus pulmonary syndrome physiology, shipboard critical care limits, and what the MV Hondius outbreak means for ICU clinicians.; 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 >