Improving care and understanding of sarcoidosis through collaboration
Official title: Americas Association of Sarcoidosis and Other Granulomatous Disorders 2024: The Art of Working Together for Progress
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-11000433 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about a conference where experts from different fields come together to share ideas on how to improve care for people with sarcoidosis, so that patients can benefit from better treatments and understanding of their condition.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $50,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13HL176033-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11000433 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with sarcoidosis, particularly those affected by health disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to sarcoidosis or those not seeking multi-disciplinary care may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on a scientific conference that brings together experts from various fields to discuss how multi-disciplinary approaches can enhance the care and treatment of sarcoidosis. The conference will cover topics such as health disparities, clinical trials, and precision medicine, aiming to foster collaboration among researchers and clinicians. By integrating knowledge from immunology, genetics, and public health, the goal is to improve patient outcomes and advance the understanding of this complex disease. Patients may benefit from the insights and advancements generated through these collaborative efforts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment strategies and better health outcomes for patients with sarcoidosis.
How similar studies have gone: Previous conferences and collaborative efforts in similar fields have shown success in advancing understanding and treatment of complex diseases.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sharp, Michelle — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Sharp, Michelle
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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.