Thoracic Surgery News is the official newspaper of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, an organization dedicated since 1917 to the interests of thoracic surgeons and the practice of thoracic surgery. Thoracic Surgery News has been published in partnership with the Elsevier Society News Group since 2005. Thoracic Surgery News publishes bimonthly and reaches all AATS members and other interested professionals. Thoracic Surgery News draws on more than 40 years of experience in medical specialty journalism through reporting provided by the Elsevier Society News Group. Thoracic Surgery News provides:
Leadership
Thoracic surgeons seek out Thoracic Surgery News for authoritative, specialty-relevant information provided on a timely basis. The respected authority of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery and the proven medical publishing expertise of the Elsevier Society News Group combine to make Thoracic Surgery News the authoritative news publication in the thoracic surgery field.
Comprehensive News Coverage
Experienced news reporters provide coverage of clinical, regulatory, legislative, and financial aspects of thoracic surgery. High-quality writing and concise reporting give thoracic surgeon readers a broad range of content, including news, opinion, and practice trends. Thoracic Surgery News provides specialty-specific news on cardiac surgery for adult and congenital disorders, heart and lung transplantation, lung and esophageal surgery, including cancer, and general thoracic surgery. Thoracic Surgery News is also the one source for the latest news and practice resources from the AATS, from regulatory updates and cutting-edge clinical insights to industry-leading continuing medical education opportunities.
Unparalleled Meeting Coverage
A highly qualified staff of Elsevier Society News Group writers and editors covers hundreds of clinical meetings annually, including meetings specifically tailored to thoracic surgery. Scientific reports that change practice reach Thoracic Surgery News readers months in advance of their publication in medical journals. Whether it's research presented at the scientific meeting of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery and its sister organizations, the deliberations of the Food and Drug Administration advisory committees, or clinical gems from a regional CME meeting, reporters from Thoracic Surgery News find the news that thoracic surgeons can use to benefit their patients and enhance their practice.
Expert Perspective and Commentary
The thought leaders of thoracic surgery contribute regularly to the articles and features in Thoracic Surgery News. "Advisor’s Viewpoint" gives voice to the opinions and comments of our medical editors and selected experts regarding specific stories reported in our pages. "Thoracic Surgery Chronicles" delivers historical biographies of the greats who helped to shape the thoracic surgery profession. “Clinical Trials” provides notice and brief summaries of important ongoing clinical trials of interest to thoracic surgeons.
Editorial Experience and Integrity
Medical Editor in Chief Edward Verrier, M.D., guides the content of Thoracic Surgery News and presides over an active editorial advisory board of 4 other thoracic surgeons with a wide range of expertise.
Mark Lesney, Editor
Thoracic Surgery News
Mark Lesney, editor of Thoracic Surgery News and Vascular Specialist, was a science writer and editor for 7 years at the American Chemical Society for Today's Chemist at Work and Modern Drug Discovery magazines. He has been an assistant professor of biotechnology at the University of Florida and an adjunct in the School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University, and in the Georgetown University Biotechnology Program. He earned an M.S. and a Ph.D. in Botany & Plant Pathology from Michigan State University and a Ph.D. in the history of science from the University of Florida.
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