“I really liked camp because it taught me a lot about my asthma. At the camp I learned how to breathe better when I run. Now I can run farther without getting tired. Before the camp I would wheeze at night and it was hard to sleep. Now I sleep better.”

Luis De La Torre,
Asthma Camper,
San Jose

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Research

Scientific research is one of the keys to reducing the impact of lung disease in our communities. As a result, Breathe California is proud to support research that seeks cures for lung disease and improves our understanding of lung health issues. In particular, our organization is committed to fostering the studies of our many talented local scientists.

Projects recently funded by Breathe California

Dr. Rebecca Fahrig (Stanford University)
Lung Cancer Diagnosis

Dr. Heather Wakelee (Stanford University)
Lung Cancer Treatment

Dr. Navdeep Chandel, (Northwestern University)
Lung Cancer Promise of Tomorrow Award

 

Criteria for Research Funding

Researchers from universities and research institutions across the Bay Area are invited to submit their applications for research support.  We will accept applications for research projects that cover any form of lung disease or air quality issues. At this time, Breathe California of the Bay Area chooses to focus on clinical and behavioral research, rather than basic research. 

Click here for more detailed criteria for submitting research applications. To learn more about Breathe California's research initiatives, please contact Margo Sidener at (408) 998-5865 or margo@lungsrus.org.