1.6 million awarded to new lung research
Longfonds is giving innovative research into lung diseases a major boost. Through three grants, we are bringing together expertise and working towards better treatments and a healthier future for people with lung disease.
Dr. Thijs Eijsvogels...
… from Radboud university medical center received €200,000 for the ActiveLIFE-LONG project. The project aims to develop clearer, more personalised physical activity advice for people with COPD. This can reduce their symptoms and lower the risk of hospital admission.
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Prof. Rudi Hendriks...
… from Erasmus MC will use the €700,000 Consortium Grant to investigate exactly what goes wrong in the lungs of people with asthma. He is creating a detailed “Lung Atlas” with the ultimate aim of improving treatment for severe asthma symptoms.
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Dr. Pieter-Paul Hekking...
… from Franciscus Gasthuis & Vlietland received a €700,000 Consortium Grant for research into more personalised treatment for severe COPD exacerbations. The goal is to reduce unnecessary use of prednisolone and, therefore, its side effects.
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