John R. Addrizzo, MD, FCCP, Endowed Research Grant in Sarcoidosis

The John R. Addrizzo, MD, FCCP, Endowed Research Grant in Sarcoidosis is a permanent endowment dedicated to accelerating progress in the understanding and treatment of sarcoidosis—a complex and often underrecognized disease that disproportionately affects diverse communities.

Inspired by Dr. Addrizzo’s lifelong commitment to pulmonary medicine and his deep passion for sarcoidosis research, this fund transforms one physician’s legacy into lasting impact.

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John R. Addrizzo, MD, FCCP, with his daughter and CHEST Past President, Doreen Addrizzo-Harris, MD, FCCP

Honoring a legacy and empowering the future

Dr. Addrizzo’s career in pulmonary medicine spanned four decades, yet he never strayed far from his earliest research passion: sarcoidosis.

From his first presentation at the International Conference on Sarcoidosis in Prague in 1969, through his training in pulmonary medicine at Kings County/Downstate medical center in Brooklyn, to his launch of a sarcoidosis clinic, he was struck by both the rarity of the disease and the disproportionate toll it took on his patients, many from minority communities.

For him, there was always something about sarcoidosis that called him back. Today, his family honors that dedication through the John R. Addrizzo, MD, FCCP, Endowed Research Grant in Sarcoidosis.

Advancing discovery. Changing lives.

Since its creation in 2019, the Addrizzo grant has fueled meaningful breakthroughs, from identifying new treatment responses to advancing diagnostic tools and exploring environmental factors that affect patient health. Powered by philanthropy, each discovery brings hope to individuals and families navigating this challenging disease.

Michelle Sharp, MD, MHS, FCCP
2023 Grant Recipient

Uncovering the Impact of Air Pollution on Patients With Sarcoidosis

“It is amazing that CHEST has a sarcoidosis-specific grant. It is one of the most underfunded lung diseases, and that grant has been able to keep so many rising physicians in the field.”

Maneesh Bhargava, MBBS, PhD
2021 Grant Recipient

Creating a Test for an Untestable Disease

“If you combine proteins that do different things, then you can build models that perform better to both predict presence of sarcoidosis and predict the disease progression.”

Divya Patel, DO
2019 Grant Recipient

Harnessing Genetics to Predict Medication Efficacy in Sarcoidosis

“If we can tell patients ahead of time [that methotrexate] will work for you, or you might have a problem with this medication, it would be really great.”

Help us fuel breakthroughs in sarcoidosis

Through sustained support, this fund empowers researchers to pursue bold ideas, uncover new treatments, and improve outcomes for patients worldwide.

By contributing to the John R. Addrizzo, MD, FCCP, Endowed Research Grant in Sarcoidosis, you help drive critical research forward and honor a legacy of compassion, curiosity, and commitment.

Join us in shaping the future of sarcoidosis research. Make a gift today to be part of lasting change.

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