The Travel Award has been funded by the American Thoracic Society

Christopher W. Seymour, MD
University of Washington
Abstract Number: 906
Abstract Title: Out-of-hospital Prediction of Critical Illness in a Population-based Cohort

The Travel Award has been provided by Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. member of the ATS Corporate Member Program

Marije P. Hennus, MD
Wilhelmina Children's Hospital
Abstract Number: 1691
Abstract Title: The effect of mechanical ventilation on respiratory syncytial virus induced pulmonary inflammation: an experimental study

Travel Awards have been provided by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. member of the ATS Corporate Member Program

Matthieu Jabaudon, MD
Hotel-Dieu, CHU Clermont-Ferrand
Abstract Number: 5063
Abstract Title: Receptor for Advanced Glycation End-products is a marker of acute lung injury in critically-ill patients, regardless of associated sepsis

Matthew Baugh, MD
Loyola University Medical Center
Abstract Number: 4326
Abstract Title: Depressive Disorders During Weaning From Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation

Travel Awards have been provided by Eisai, Inc. member of the ATS Corporate Member Program

Holger C. Muller, MD
Charite - Universitatsmedizin Berlin
Abstract Number: 2563
Abstract Title: Simvastatin attenuates ventilator-induced lung injury in mice

Peter C. Stubenrauch, MD
OHSU
Abstract Number: 2237
Abstract Title: OX40L in a 2-Hit model of Sepsis Induced Acute Lung Injury

The Travel Award has been provided by Forest Laboratories, Inc. member of the ATS Corporate Member Program

Bhakti Patel, MD
University of Chicago Medical Center
Abstract Number: 7166
Abstract Title: Complications of Critical Illness in Mechanically Ventilated Patients in a Randomized Controlled Trial of Early Mobilization.

Travel Awards have been provided by Gilead Sciences member of the ATS Corporate Member Program

Anke H.W. Bruns, MD
University Medical Center Utrecht
Abstract Number: 6039
Abstract Title: Adjuvant Anti-Coagulant Treatment Reduces Mortality from Severe Sepsis in Carriers of a Functional Tissue Factor Pathway Inhibitor Polymorphism

Prema R. Menon, MBBS
Fletcher Allen Health Care
Abstract Number: 1321
Abstract Title: Epidemiologic Study of Multiple Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Efforts in the Elderly

Travel Awards have been provided by Merck member of the ATS Corporate Member Program

Alexander B. Benson, MD
Abstract Number: 1590
Abstract Title: Identification ofspecific perioperative blood products associated with transfusion-associated acute lung injury and nosocomial pneumonia risk in patients undergoing orthotopic liver transplantation

Curtis Weiss, MD
Northwestern University
Abstract Number: 638
Abstract Title: Checklist-based Prompting Improves ICU Outcomes

The Travel Award has been provided by Nonin Medical, Inc. member of the ATS Corporate Member Program

Brendan J. Clark, MD
University of Colorado Denver
Abstract Number: 526
Abstract Title: Increased Serum BNP Concentrations are Associated with Pulmonary Vascular Dysfunction in Patients with Acute Lung Injury

Travel Awards have been provided by Pfizer, Inc. member of the ATS Corporate Member Program

Joseph C. Seaman, MD
University of Cincinnati
Abstract Number: 5984
Abstract Title: Dialysis adequacy reduces the length of ventilator wean in patients with end stage renal disease and prolonged respiratory failure.

Michael J. Lanspa, MD
Intermountain Medical Center
Abstract Number: 6971
Abstract Title: Hidden consequences on patient glucose values with a higher blood glucose target: 80-110 vs. 90 – 140mg/dL.

Travel Awards have been provided by United Therapeutics Corporation member of the ATS Corporate Member Program

Erin K. Kross, MD
University of Washington
Abstract Number: 3058
Abstract Title: Family Ratings of Care at the End of Life are Associated with Symptoms of PTSD and Depression after Death in the ICU

Michael T. Vest, DO
Yale New Haven Hospital
Abstract Number: 1631
Abstract Title: Disability in Activities of Daily Living and Quality of Life Among Older Medical ICU Survivors

The following travel awards have been provided by a generous grant from ATS Public Advisory Roundtable Member: ARDS Foundation.

Thomas  Muders, MD
University of Bonn
Abstract Number: 6531
Abstract Title: PEEP setting guided by an Open Lung strategy reduces dynamic strain on the lung

Taka-aki  Nakada, MD, PhD
University of British Columbia
Abstract Number: 3110
Abstract Title: The GG genotype of Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor-Associated Protein Gene rs1112186 Polymorphism is Associated with Increased Mortality in Septic Shock.