Provide information that will assist patients and their support networks in the management of the disease. Engage in research initiatives that will result in a cure for the debilitating disease, sarcoidosis. To collaborate with research institutions to increase the volume and enhance the quality of research initiatives in the area of sarcoidosis Increase public awareness of sarcoidosis Educate patients, patient support networks and medical professionals of sarcoidosis . Definition Sarcoidosis is a disease for which the cause and cure are not known. Inflamed tissue forms, and attacks any body system or organ.
Permanent damage is caused to the affected organs.
Sarcoidosis is most often treated with the steroid, prednisone for which there are numerous adverse side effects. Sarcoidosis affects each patient differently. Lucky patients experience minimal symptoms with little change to their lifestyles. SRI was chartered in the State of Tennessee in 1991.