American Lung Association Invests $21M in Lung Disease Research
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CHICAGO – October 30, 2026 -- The American Lung Association Research Institute has invested $21 million in research and related scientific activities this year, bringing its total direct research funding over the past decade to $193 million.
More than $11 million goes to 120 research projects
The $21 million covers direct research funding of more than $11 million for 120 projects, plus related scientific activities. The projects run through three programs: the Awards and Grants Program, the Airways Clinical Research Centers Network and the Accelerator Program. The $193 million ten-year figure also includes the infrastructure and scientific support needed to advance research.