Organization funds 139 projects, continues legacy of leadership in lung health research CHICAGO , Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Lung Association Research Institute announced a $22 million research investment in the past year, making it one of the largest programs in the country focused on lung health. The Lung Association funded 139 research grants, including the Airways Clinical Research Centers (ACRC), and strategic research partnerships focused on finding ways to identify, treat and cure lung disease.
"The newly funded projects, spanning from asthma and COPD research to lung cancer and respiratory viruses, are a vital part of the Lung Association's mission to save lives by improving lung health. Over the past 120 years, the Lung Association has been at the forefront of improving lung health and has contributed to major public health achievements such as the fight against tuberculosis, advancements in lung cancer treatments, and research on respiratory viruses like COVID-19," said Harold Wimmer , President and CEO of the American Lung Association. "We are proud to increase our research investment to $22 million to help us identify, treat, and ultimately cure lung diseases that affect millions of people across the country.
" "Our research investments are also guided by the belief that everyone deserves to breathe healthy air," Wimmer added. "From tackling lung cancer to exploring the health impacts of indoor air, these grants represent a broad commitment t.