Through their work, they continue to make medical advances which allow us to understand how our lungs work in health and in disease. Lung diseases such as lung cancer, emphysema, asthma, and chronic bronchitis are among the most frequent causes of suffering, disability and death in our country today. As a result, we fund researchers across the state in our search for a cure. Training awards and fellowships are aimed at steering promising, young scientists into the field of lung research. The Research Grant Program targets talented junior researchers, while the Career Investigator Awards provide stable support for creative, established scientists.
Researchers study a wide array of disorders affecting the lungs and respiratory system.
Through research, public education and the dedicated support of our volunteers, we believe lung disease can be prevented, controlled and eventually cured.