Category: Research
Using Patient Perspectives to Improve Care
Since sarcoidosis is a rare disease, doctors often lack the information they need in order to properly care for sarcoidosis patients. Scientists are working diligently to uncover the cause of sarcoidosis and develop a cure, but in the meantime, options for sarcoidosis...
What is a Sarcoidosis Disease Model?
Back in 2016, FSR began our Sarcoidosis Disease Model program with a Request For Applications for research projects that looked for a viable disease model for sarcoidosis. In the years since, we’ve awarded $1,050,000 towards multiple promising projects through a...
FSR Announces Additional Funding for Sarcoidosis Disease Model
FSR awarded an additional $300,000 towards our Sarcoidosis Disease Model program.This recent award brings FSR’s total investment in finding a viable disease model for sarcoidosis to $1,050,000 to date.A major limiting factor in discovering new insights into the...
FSR Awards Two New Research Grants
The Foundation of Sarcoidosis Research is pleased to announce the awardees for the Small Grant Program 2019 Cycle 1, Dr. Nisha Gilotra and Dr. Wonder Drake. FSR’s Small Grant Program funds various field-initiated proposals in clinical and basic science settings....
May 20 is National Clinical Trials Day!
May 20th is National Clinical Trials Day. This day is celebrated around the world in May to recognize the day that what is often considered the first randomized clinical trial started aboard a British Naval ship that had been struck with scurvy. The date of this first...
Add Your Voice – Prednisone Use Survey
While corticosteroids like prednisone are the most commonly prescribed medications for sarcoidosis, many patients struggle with their side effects. FSR is working hard every day to advance research on new treatments for sarcoidosis that will be more effective with...
Sarcoidosis Research Fellows: 2019 Update
In Spring of 2018, FSR awarded $1,000,000 to four Sarcoidosis Fellows to promote early career opportunities in sarcoidosis research and clinical work. Almost a year later, these fellows have had the opportunity to develop specialized skills and gain experience in...
New Clinical Trial Opportunity in Gainesville, FL!
Diagnosed sarcoidosis patients in the Florida and Georgia regions are encouraged to participate in a new Clinical Trial Opportunity with the University of Florida in Gainesville! The purpose of this study is to investigate fibrocytes, specific cells in the blood which...
New Diagnostic Criteria Developed for Neurosarcoidosis
Neurosarcoidosis is particularly hard to diagnose, but new diagnostic criteria will help ensure all patients are receiving the best care possible.