American Association for Thoracic Surgeons

American College of Surgeons

Americal Lung Association - Pennsylvania

American Lung Association
Information on research grants and awards given by the Association

American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service.

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)  a scientific organization. of 10,000 gastroenterologic physicians and scientists throughout the world engaged in clinical practice, research, and education. 

The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is the premier professional organization of health care providers dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all older adults. 

Cancer Net
Provides recent and accurate cancer information from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the Federal Government’s principal agency for cancer research. The NCI is a component of the National Institutes of Health, the focal point for the nation’s biomedical research.

Global Initiative for Asthma Home Page
Objectives are: increase awareness of asthma and its public health consequences, identify reasons for increased prevalence of asthma, promote study of effects of environment on asthma, and reduce asthma morbidity and mortality

International Thoracic Teaching Resource
Chest imaging database

Mesothelioma Information and Resource Group
The Mesothelioma Information and Resource Group [MIRG] is an organization created to assist patients, family, friends and loved ones in learning about mesothelioma and other asbestos-related injuries. It is the aim of MIRG to provide information about the disease, its causes, its treatment and its personal and legal impact.

Minimally Invasive Surgery
Web site of Allegheny General's Minimally Invasive Surgery Program

Pennsylvania Society for Respiratory Care
Respiratory speakers bureau, conference schedule, educational programs, job opportunities, links to other sites

Society of Thoracic Surgeons