News and Events

We strive to make an impact on communities around the world. Here are the stories behind our work.

Removing Barriers to Lifesaving Lung Transplants

With support from the CHEST Foundation, Kathleen Ramos, MD, MS, conducted research that resulted in fewer barriers to lung transplants for underweight patients with cystic fibrosis.

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Training National Physician Leaders in Ethiopia

Through Joseph Huang, MD’s CHEST Foundation grant, the East African Training Initiative expanded its clinical capacity and sustained its fellowship program during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Offering a Hand up, Not a Hand out

Through a CHEST Foundation community service grant, Valerie Andrews is working to educate her community on asthma detection, treatment, and management.

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See the impact of our past events

Belmont Stakes 2022: Racing Toward Improved Care

The CHEST community gathered for a special evening at the Belmont Stakes Dinner and Auction in New York City on June 11 to support lung health programs. $290,000 was raised to benefit the CHEST Foundation’s work in patient education and CHEST initiatives to improve patient care.