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Clinical Research

Together, we can strengthen our field, inspire innovative studies, and lay the groundwork for transformative advancements in care.

12
YEARS OF RESEARCH

>$12 million
FUNDING DISTRIBUTED SINCE PROGRAM INCEPTION

$400,000
ALLOCATED IN 2024

67%
INCREASE IN YOUNG INVESTIGATOR RESEARCH GRANT FUNDING

Jay I. Peters, MD, FCCP

Pillar Champion

Edward Diamond, MD, FCCP

Pillar Champion

At CHEST, we believe in the power of research to drive progress across the full spectrum of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. From asthma to interstitial lung disease, COPD to bronchiectasis, CHEST is committed to advancing research that creates pathways for better treatments and improved outcomes.

In 2024, thanks to the investment of our donors, we were able to expand multiple grants—including the highly sought-after Young Investigator Research Grant, which saw a record number of applicants this year thanks to the increased funding. These grants have fueled early stage research that brings new perspectives to critical issues and often becomes a launching pad for larger studies, securing further funding and accelerating breakthroughs in patient care.

In 2025, we plan to award two new grants totaling an additional $80,000, offering greater opportunities for top talent to advance clinical knowledge and practice.

With your support, CHEST will empower top researchers to explore a variety of pressing health challenges. Give today, and be part of the discoveries that will shape the future of patient care. MAKE A GIFT »

"This study is pivotal to facilitating my transition from an early career investigator to independent physician-scientist. I expect to leverage results from this study to secure further funding dedicated to exploring the role of female reproductive factors as potential early predictors of [women’s lifetime] respiratory health. I am immensely grateful to CHEST and the opportunity to pursue this work through support from the Women’s Lung Health Research Award."

– Jing G. Wang, MD
2024 CHEST Research Grant in Women’s Lung Health Disparities award recipient

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Saving lives with faster lung cancer biomarker testing

Adam Fox, MD, MS, used a CHEST quality improvement grant to study how to reduce delays in biomarker testing for non-small cell lung cancer.

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Fueling breakthroughs in chest medicine

Scientific progress doesn’t happen by chance—it happens because of dedicated researchers and the generosity of donors who believe in pushing medicine forward. Funding clinical research isn’t just about discovery; it’s about creating real-world change for patients facing respiratory diseases every day. In 2024, donor support helped propel transformative research, bringing new insights to diseases like asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, and bronchiectasis—insights that will shape the future of patient care.

With your support, we can take the next step. By investing in two new research grants in 2025, we will equip top researchers with the resources they need to explore the unanswered questions in chest medicine and turn bold ideas into tangible advancements. Join us in fueling the next breakthrough—your gift can make the difference.

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