Coordinating national research on atopic dermatitis (eczema)
ATOPIC DERMATITIS RESEARCH NETWORK LEADERSHIP CENTER
A national effort that brings researchers together to better understand different types of eczema and speed development of more targeted treatments for people with atopic dermatitis.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | National Jewish Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Denver, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11314555 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project runs a leadership center that coordinates a network of clinical research sites studying atopic dermatitis (eczema). The team supports multi-site studies and trials that collect skin samples, microbiome swabs, and immune measurements from people with different eczema patterns. Researchers compare skin barrier function, microbes on the skin, and local immune responses to define distinct disease subtypes and identify new treatment targets. By organizing large, coordinated studies, the network aims to help match the right therapies to the right patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are people with atopic dermatitis (eczema) of any age or severity who can attend research visits, provide skin or swab samples, and may be willing to join clinical trials.
Not a fit: People without atopic dermatitis, those unable to travel to study sites, or those expecting guaranteed immediate improvement may not receive direct benefit from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could lead to more personalized eczema treatments that target the specific skin barrier, microbial, or immune problems driving each person's symptoms.
How similar studies have performed: Previous clinical research has produced effective type 2–targeting treatments (for example, dupilumab), and this network builds on those successes to identify additional subtypes and targets.
Where this research is happening
Denver, United States
- National Jewish Health — Denver, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Leung, Donald Ym — National Jewish Health
- Study coordinator: Leung, Donald Ym
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.