The American Lung Association Announces New Research Awards

The American Lung Association’s goal is to discover effective prevention and treatment strategies, as well as cures, for lung diseases such as asthma, lung cancer, cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and more. The American Lung Association’s Research Awards Nationwide 2015-2016 report highlights the novel and innovative research projects supported by the organization.

The American Lung Association will be funding more than $6.49 million in 2015-2016 through its Airways Clinical Research Centers and Grants Program, which supports laboratory and patient-centered research. Its mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.

“Breathing is essential to life, and we see here in Texas, the toll lung diseases like asthma, lung cancer and COPD can have on families and loved ones,” said Holly Torres. “The American Lung Association in North Texas recognizes that scientific research is key to eliminating these lung diseases, and are extremely proud to fund promising research efforts that will offer desperately needed support to those in our community suffering from lung disease.”

The American Lung Association in Texas will support the following lung disease research projects over the next twelve months:

UT-Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX

Lung Cancer Mutations Increase Levels of Polyamines

University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Changes in Airway Could Signal Early Lung Cancer Development

Medical progress made possible by the research contributions of the American Lung Association in Texas have advanced treatment options, improved quality of life and patient care for a variety of lung diseases.

To find out more about Research Awards Nationwide 2015-2016 visit the American Lung Association’s newly redesigned Lung.org. (Photo Credit/Logo: American Lung Association)