On the latest episode of the ATS Breathe Easy podcast, Mary McGowan, president and CEO of the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research, talks about the Champions for Change campaign, which ATS is also a part of. This initiative pushed the Department of Labor to protect people's jobs with FMLA when they participate in clinical trials, and encourages employers to allow employees to use PTO to participate in these crucial studies. Watch the full episode here or tune in wherever you listen to podcasts: https://youtu.be/bjNgrMa077M (fb)

The American Thoracic Society, a Coalition to Transform Clinical Trial Engagement Steering Committee member, is proud to be one of seven organizations partnering with the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research to make it easier for patients, including those with chronic lung disease, to join research. The Champions for Change – Paid Time Off (PTO) Initiative is a national effort to reduce job-related barriers to clinical trial participation by partnering with employers to provide PTO for employees enrolling in trials. Learn more: https://site.thoracic.org/press-releases/champions-for-change-paid-time-off-initiative-just-made-clinical-trials-participation-easier (fb)