American Lung Association Teams With The AAAAI To Award Research Grants To Study Allergic Respiratory Disease

Main Category: Respiratory / Asthma
Also Included In: Allergy
Article Date: 25 Jun 2009 - 7:00 PDT

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The American Lung Association and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology are partnering to further clinical research to benefit the estimated 40 to 50 million of Americans living with allergic diseases such as asthma.

Through the Allergic Respiratory Diseases Award, the American Lung Association and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology will award up to three, two-year research grants valued at $50,000 annually to outstanding investigators. Applications are due on October 21, 2009, and awards will be announced in February of 2010.

"We're pleased to partner with another organization equally dedicated to improving respiratory patient care," said Charles D. Connor, American Lung Association President and CEO. "Together, through our shared strength, we will seek practice-changing scientific innovations by supporting the research community's best and brightest investigators."

All applicants must hold a doctoral degree and faculty appointment in an allergy/immunology division of an academic institution and be undertaking a project related to allergic respiratory disease. Applicants must also have completed a training fellowship and be working in a not-for-profit institution. Applicants may be at any level of research experience.

Application materials are available online at https://proposalcentral.altum.com. It is strongly advised that applicants first read through the program descriptions to determine complete eligibility and to ensure accurate preparation of the application.

"The future of health care depends upon successful partnerships. Combining scientific and financial resources with the American Lung Association on this and other initiatives enhances our mutual goal of advancing the knowledge and practice of allergy and respiratory medicine for optimal patient care," said Thomas B. Casale, MD, FAAAAI, Executive Vice President of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

All applications will be reviewed for scientific merit, innovation and feasibility of the research plan in addition to its relevance to the mission of the American Lung Association and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Funding is contingent on the quality of applications received.

About the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology represents allergists, asthma specialists, clinical immunologists, allied health professionals and others with a special interest in the research and treatment of allergic disease. Established in 1943, the AAAAI has nearly 6,500 members in the United States, Canada and 60 other countries. Visit www.aaaai.org for a comprehensive educational materials on asthma and allergies.

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American Lung Association