Research & Reports
We invest in Reliable Science. Data. Research.
About Our Research
People from every walk of life are living healthier, more active lives—thanks to the medical breakthroughs pioneered by American Lung Association researchers and their colleagues worldwide.
Airways Clinical Research Centers
The American Lung Association Airways Clinical Research Centers (ACRC) Network, is the nation's largest not-for-profit network of clinical research centers dedicated to asthma and COPD.
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are regulated research studies that seek better ways to prevent, screen for, diagnose or treat a disease. These studies answer specific questions about new interventions and measure their effectiveness and safety.
Awards and Grants Opportunities
Through the lens of scientific innovation and pioneering new ideas, the American Lung Association champions the next generation of lung health scientists to independence and beyond.
Our Signature Reports
Through reliable research, we evaluate scientific data on air quality, tobacco and lung cancer to drive positive policy change and improve public health.
Trends in Lung Disease
The American Lung Association Epidemiology and Statistics Unit monitors trends in lung disease and behavioral risk factors.
State of the Air
How clean is the air in your community? How does it compare? How has it changed? Find out in our annual "State of the Air" report.
COVID-19 Action Initiative
A new $25M initiative to end COVID-19 and defend against future respiratory virus pandemics.
