Learn About Our Research Program

Cultivate. Amplify. Collaborate.

This page will guide your understanding of the Lung Health Foundation’s research program. Skip ahead to learn more about: 

Our Philosophy & Program Roots

Lung health research is notoriously overlooked and underfunded. Take one analysis by the World Health Organization (WHO), which compared research funding across 13 different categories of non-communicable diseases. Shockingly, research into respiratory diseases ranked at the very bottom of that list, despite a massive global burden of disease. Our research program is here to fill these gaps and more while advancing research and innovation in Canada.

Research & Impact at the Lung Health Foundation

The Lung Health Foundation Research & Impact team has four key priority areas:

Research Funding Program

Advance Research in lung health

Research Collective

Connect researchers, clinicians, community partners, and people with lived experience

Cultivate + Amplify + Collaborate

Research Thought Leadership

Guide the future of lung research through eye-opening events, campaigns, and publications

Impact and Outcomes Measurement

Ensure that the LHF programs and services you enjoy are effective and efficient

The Role of Our Donors

Lung Health Foundation supporters are passionate about advancing lung health research. To honour their generosity, we are committed to investing in best-in-class research that connects to our focus areas of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer, and lung disease prevention through interventions like nicotine cessation and immunization. It’s an honour to keep our donor community informed about our research through our newsletter! 

Our Research History

Learn About Our Research Program - Timeline
Learn About Our Research Program - Timeline

Research Working Group

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Funding Criteria and Policies

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Research Funding Process

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