Advancing Research

Annual publication illustrating the wide-reaching impact of lung disease research

For 120 years, the American Lung Association has funded, developed, promoted and advocated for medical research that leads to life-changing advances in lung health. Our expanding and evolving research program supports some of the best and brightest researchers working in the field of lung disease. Advancing Research is our annual publication that illustrates the wide-reaching impact of this research, including personal stories of patients, researchers and supporters, articles on research breakthroughs and details on exciting new research collaborations. Read each issue below to learn more about how lung disease research is helping improve lives and making a difference for all those who have been touched by lung disease.

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2023-2024

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2022-2023


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2021-2022

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2020-2021


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2019-2020

2018-2019 American Lung Association Advancing Research magazine

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2018-2019


2017-2018 American Lung Association Advancing Research magazine

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2017-2018

President's Research Report

A snapshot into groundbreaking projects the research team has been working on this past year.

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