Members Highlighted for New Research, Awards, and Workforce Growth

July 6, 2026 |  1 min read

A cheerful female doctor in medical scrubs is working on a laptop at her office desk, conveying professionalism and dedication in a healthcare environment.

AARC member Mindy Conklin, MRT, RRT, RRT-ACCS, AE-C, was featured in an article on Healio.com about a study she conducted along with colleagues that showed switching to a non-menthol cigarette can help African Americans who are being treated with varenicline plus nicotine replacement therapy kick the habit. Read it Here

AARC member Kris Ostrander, MA, RRT, and Kelly Neis, BS, RRT, were featured in an article on the Spectrum News 1 website about Kris’s long career in RT and the Honorary Lifetime Award she recently received from the Wisconsin Society for Respiratory Care for her exceptional leadership and commitment to advancing the profession. Read it Here

AARC member Marissa Trosen, PhD, MPH, RRT, was featured in an article on the South Dakota State University website about the BREATE-SD initiative, which aims to build a stronger RT workforce pipeline for the state. Read it Here

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