The mission of the American Lung Association is to save lives by enhancing lung health and preventing lung disease, with a focus on defeating lung cancer, creating a tobacco-free future, championing clean air for all, and improving the quality of life for those affected by lung disease and their families.
The Catalyst Award by the American Lung Association is a research grant aimed at supporting pioneering investigators with the potential to innovate and improve the lives of individuals living with lung disease. This mentored award seeks to fund research into the mechanisms of lung disease and general lung biology, favoring projects that are novel, innovative, utilize modern technologies, and include a multidisciplinary collaborative training plan. The grant provides $50,000 per year for up to two years to assist outstanding investigators in their path to independence in lung disease research.