Description
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) seeks to advance its mission by continuing support for the Atopic Dermatitis Research Network (ADRN) program. This program will support research centers across the United States conducting interdisciplinary and translational research to further improve our understanding of skin immunology and defense mechanisms by focusing on differences between individuals with atopic dermatitis and healthy controls in skin immune responses, structure, and function. The key aspects of this opportunity include:
• Supporting research centers to integrate clinical and translational research
• Focusing on chronic skin inflammation and the defense mechanisms of the skin
• Supporting the conduct of single site pilot trials or observational studies
• Providing opportunities for junior investigators to build a research background and foster independence
• Collaborating with other ADRN recipients to share reagents and resources.