These Travel Awards have been funded by the American Thoracic Society

Agnes Yuen Kwan Lai, MSc
The University of Hong Kong
Abstract Title: Self Efficacy Predicts Adherence To Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy In Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Scott A. Sands, PhD
Brigham and Women's Hospital & Harvard Medical School
Abstract Title: Loop Gain Explains The Resolution of Cheyne-Stokes Respiration Using Inspired CO2 In Patients With Heart Failure

César Melo-Silva, PhD
Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec
Abstract Title: Stimulation Of Genioglossus By Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation During Sleep In Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients

Yuansheng Gong, PhD
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Abstract Title: New Thoughts About Determining The Upper Airway Critical Closing Pressure (Pcrit)

Jennifer Black-Shinn, MPH
University of Colorado - Colorado School of Public Health
Abstract Title: Overlap Syndrome Is Associated With Cardiovascular Disease

This Travel Award has been provided by Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. – A member of the American Thoracic Society Corporate Member Program

Rodrigo P. Pedrosa, MD, PhD
University of Pernambuco
Abstract Title: Effects Of Treatment Of Obstructive Sleep Apnea With CPAP In Patients With Resistant Hypertension: A Randomized Trial

These Travel Awards have been funded by a generous educational grant from Apnex Medical, Inc.

Valentina Rossi, MD
University Hospital of Zurich
Abstract Title: The Effects Of CPAP Therapy Withdrawal On Cardiac Repolarization: Data From A Randomized Controlled Study

Mohammed D. Al Ahmari, PhD
UCLA Medical School
Abstract Title: Dose Response Of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) On Inflammatory Responses In Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells In Vitro

Arwa Mohamed Hosni, MD
Wayne State University/DMC
Abstract Title: Effect of Intrathoracic Airflow Obstruction In Patient With Asthma And Sleep Disorder Breathing

Mi-Kyung Shin, PhD
Johns Hopkins University
Abstract Title: Hypoxia Up-Regulates Genes Of Free Fatty Acid Oxidation And Fibrosis In Hepatocytes Via Hypoxia Inducible Factor 1 (HIF-1)

These Travel Awards have been funded by a generous educational grant from ApniCure, Inc.

Amy Bascom, MS, RRT
John D Dingell VA Medical Center
Abstract Title: The Role Of O2 In The Control Of Breathing During Sleep In Cervical Spinal Cord Injury

Rahel A. Teferra, MD
Ohio State University
Abstract Title: Likelihood Ratios For Clinical Predictions Of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Using AASM Polysomnography Scoring Rules

Qiaoling Yao, MD, PhD
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Abstract Title: Depletion of Angiopoietin Like Protein 4 Improves Triglyceride Clearance During Chronic Intermittent Hypoxia

Tanya G. Weinstock, MD
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Abstract Title: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Severity And Associated Co-Morbidities In Candidates For Adenotonsillectomy: The Childhood Adenotonsillectomy (CHAT) Study

This Travel Award has been provided by Genentech – A member of the American Thoracic Society Corporate Member Program

Jan Polak, MD, PhD
Johns Hopkins University
Abstract Title: Intermittent Hypoxia-Induced Insulin Resistance and Pancreatic ß-Cell Dysfunction Is Not Reversible By Normoxia

This Travel Award has been provided by Gilead Sciences, Inc. - A member of the American Thoracic Society Corporate Member Program

Bradley A. Edwards, PhD
Brigham and Women's Hospital & Harvard Medical School
Abstract Title: Changes In Ventilatory Control Sensitivity With Aging In Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea

This Travel Award has been provided by Pfizer, Inc. - A member of the American Thoracic Society Corporate Member Program

David G. McSharry, MRCPI
Brigham and Womens Hospital and Harvard Medical School
Abstract Title: Increased Inspiratory Genioglossus Single Motor Unit (SMU) Activity In Slow Wave Compared To Stage 2 Sleep

This Travel Award has been provided by Philips Respironics, Inc. - A member of the American Thoracic Society Corporate Member Program

Isobel Dundas, PhD
Barts and the London Children's Hospital
Abstract Title: A Cohort Study Of Sleep Disordered Breathing In Pre-School Children With Sickle Cell Disease

This Travel Award has been provided by Purdue Pharma, LLP - A member of the American Thoracic Society Corporate Member Program

Yoshiro Toyama, MD
Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine
Abstract Title: Effects Of Sleep Duration And Obstructive Sleep Apnea On Serum Lipid Profile Of Working-Age Males In Japan

This Travel Award has been provided by Sunovion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - A member of the American Thoracic Society Corporate Member Program

Giovanni Camen, BM
University Hospital of Zurich
Abstract Title: The Effects Of Simulated Obstructive Apnea And Hypopnea On Heart Rhythm

This Travel Award has been provided by United Therapeutics Corporation – A member of the American Thoracic Society Corporate Member Program

Ching Li Chai-Coetzer, MBBS, FRACP. GCPH
Repatriation General Hospital
Abstract Title: A Randomised Controlled Trial To Evaluate A Simplified Model Of Care For Obstructive Sleep Apnea In Primary Care

This Travel Award has been provided by ATS Public Advisory Roundtable member - American Sleep Apnea Association

Brian D. Kent, MBBCh
St. Vincent's University Hospital
Abstract Title: Severity Of Sleep Disordered Breathing Is An Independent Predictor Of Glycemic Health: The European Sleep Cohort (ESADA) Study