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 Lung Cancer Discovery Award seeks to support the development of innovative research ideas and approaches that have the potential to significantly reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with lung cancer. This includes projects that explore basic biology, genetics of the host and tumor, and advances in screening, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. The grant encourages research that can:
This grant provides funding of $100,000 per year for up to two years to facilitate these research goals.