Three Great Asthma Research Centers in the United States that Asthma Suffers Need to Know About

Three Great Asthma Research Centers in the United States that Asthma Suffers Need to Know About

1. American Lung Association Asthma Clinical Research Centers

The nation’s largest not-for profit network of clinical research centers dedicated to asthma treatment research, the American Lung Association Asthma Clinical Research Centers employs some of the best asthma researchers in the world at each of its 18 clinical research centers located throughout the country.

Since its inception in 1999, the organization has secured over $70 million in funding from government, industry and association sources. The organization has successfully studied the safety of the flu vaccine for people with asthma and the appropriateness of prescription heartburn medication for asthma suffers without acid reflux.

2. Asthma and Allergy Associates

Located in Colorado Springs, Asthma and Allergy Associates’ research center has been conducting drug research for more than 25 years. Co-Director Robert A Nathan is recognized internationally as a leader in asthma and allergy research, and he and his research partner work in the organization’s over 2,000 square feet of fully equipped research space. Asthma and Allergy Associates has won several awards, recognitions and affiliations from reputable organizations including the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology and the Better Business Bureau.

3. The Asthma Research Center at Brigham & Women’s Hospital

Backed by Harvard Medical School and Partners Healthcare, the Asthma Research Center at Brigham & Women’s Hospital conducts research that advances asthma understanding and treatment. The scientists at the research center investigate the best way to use current drugs, the effectiveness of new drugs and therapies, and the latest in asthma research findings so that new therapies can be found.