CDC Programs Manager, Morgan DeNicola, in partnership with the American Thoracic Society, presented a 2019 Scientific Scholarship to Ahmed Ddungu of Uganda at this year's ATS International Conference in Dallas TX . The scholarship was presented to Ahmed for his research regarding screening HIV patients in Africa for (COPD) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. COPD is the 3rd leading cause of death worldwide . Data from Africa indicates that the prevalence of COPD is high (up to 25%). Ahmed’s research sought out to determine its association with HIV. His findings determined that although low in this HIV infected population he recommended that these patients be proactively screened.
Cosmo DeNicola Companies chairman and Programs Manager, Cosmo DeNicola and Morgan DeNicola, in partnership with the American Thoracic Society, presented the 2018 Cosmo DeNicola Companies Scientific Scholarships at this year's ATS . The scholarships were presented to applicants who make outstanding contributions to science in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
ATS 2017 was the venue for the 17,000 members and visitors from 102 countries in attendance in Washington, DC. Attendees enjoyed over 500 sessions led by more than 800 experts, 6,710 abstracts and case reports and 200+ exhibitors. #ATS2017 was trending with more than 33 million impressions.
