At the PFF, we are dedicated to finding better treatments and a cure for pulmonary fibrosis. Patient participation in research is crucial in aiding researchers to discover new treatments. Our most notable research program is the PFF Community Registry. This program is a series of surveys for all community members affected by PF or interstitial lung disease. Your survey responses will be used for scientific analysis in attempts to better understand how the disease progresses, responds to treatments, and how it affects individuals. Everyone who has been affected by PF is encouraged to enroll. 

The PFF also encourages participation in clinical trials. Through the PFF’s Clinical Trial Finder, you can fill out a short questionnaire about your condition to automatically identify trials that are a preliminary match for you. Many studies are actively recruiting volunteers. 

Further, the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation accepts applications on an annual basis from researchers who are studying pulmonary fibrosis. Upon selection, up to five researchers are awarded the PFF Scholars Grant, a $100,000 award to study the intricacies of the disease.