American Lung Association and CHEST Celebrate 120 Years of Lung Health with New Research Grant
May 22, 2025
CHICAGO – In celebration of its 120th
anniversary, the American Lung Association is joining with the American
College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) to announce the opening of applications
for the
CHEST/ALA Guideline Implementation Research Grant for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Management. This special funding opportunity honors the Lung Association’s
long-standing legacy of advancing lung health through science-based public
health and clinical initiatives.
“For 120 years, the American Lung Association has been at the forefront of
the fight for healthy lungs and clean air,” said Harold Wimmer, President
and CEO of the American Lung Association. “This anniversary grant reflects
our ongoing commitment to high-quality science and to ensuring healthcare
providers have the best evidence-based tools to guide patient care. We are
proud to partner with CHEST to continue this vital work.”
“Resources for scientific discovery are often limited, making partnership
opportunities like this all the more important for sustaining momentum in
the field,” said John Howington, MD, MBA, FCCP, 2025 President of the
American College of Chest Physicians. “By joining together, our
organizations are helping ensure that pulmonary research continues to move
forward for the benefit of the patients. We are honored to join the American
Lung Association in support of progress in COPD research.
The two-year, $120,000 grant invites applications for implementation
research focused on COPD. Of specific interest are evidence-based
interventions (e.g., identifying barriers/facilitators, smoking cessation,
digital health tools, methods for reduced exposure to triggers) for those
with COPD. The Lung Association and CHEST encourage proposals for studies
that aim to evaluate the implementation of COPD interventions that can reach
everyone, in all communities across the United States—with consideration of
exposures such as allergens, pollutants, smoking/vaping, environmental smoke
such as wildfires, and other irritants that contribute to respiratory
disease.
Applications are due by Monday, June 9, 2025. Full details
about eligibility criteria, funding priorities, and submission guidelines
can be found here. For more information, visit
Lung.org
or contact grants@chestnet.org.
About the American Lung Association
The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save
lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through
education, advocacy and research. The work of the American Lung Association
is focused on four strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to champion
clean air for all; to improve the quality of life for those with lung
disease and their families; and to create a tobacco-free future. For more
information about the American Lung Association, which has a 4-star rating
from Charity Navigator and is a Platinum-Level GuideStar Member, call
1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) or visit:
Lung.org.
To support the work of the American Lung Association, find a local event at
Lung.org/events.
About the American College of Chest Physicians
The American College of Chest Physicians®(CHEST) is the global
leader in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of chest diseases. Its
mission is to champion the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of chest
diseases through education, communication, and research. It serves as an
essential connection to clinical knowledge and resources for its 18,000+
members from around the world who provide patient care in pulmonary,
critical care, and sleep medicine. For information about the American
College of Chest Physicians and its family of journals, including the
flagship journal CHEST®,
visit chestnet.org.