Perhaps nowhere else in dermatology is so little known about a disorder that affects so many. Because the cause of rosacea is unknown and there is no cure, the National Rosacea Society's research grants program was established to encourage and support research into the potential causes and other key aspects of this condition that may lead to improvements in its treatment and potential prevention or cure. The program is supported by donations from individuals, and funds are available to researchers worldwide.
Help win the fight against rosacea today. To apply for a research grant, click here. To learn more about donating to this important program, click here.
Grant applications are reviewed and selected for funding by the Society's medical advisory board, which is chaired by the former Director of Dermatologic and Dental Drug Products at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and includes three former presidents of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD).
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Dr. Mark Dahl, Chairman |
Dr. Frank Powell |
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Dr. Lynn Drake |
Dr. Martin Steinhoff |
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Dr. Richard Gallo |
Honorary Members |
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Dr. Richard Granstein |
Dr. Michael Detmar |
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Dr. Julie Harper |
Dr. Marian Macsai |
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Dr. Alexa Boer Kimball |
Dr. Richard Odom |
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Dr. Mark Mannis |
Dr. Diane Thiboutot |
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Dr. David Norris |
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Grants for 56 studies have been awarded to date, and have led to further investigations in such promising areas as the potential effects of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), Demodex mites, the immune system and other inflammatory pathways, as well as a potential diagnostic test for ocular rosacea. A full listing of grants awarded to date can be found here.
As studies funded by the National Rosacea Society are completed, reports on results are published on this site and in Rosacea Review. An archive of reports on research funded by the National Rosacea Society can be found here.
A standard classification system was developed and published by the National Rosacea Society Expert Committee on the Classification and Staging of Rosacea to unify research, improve clinical diagnosis and provide common terminology for communications. It can be viewed online here.
A standard grading system for rosacea was published by the National Rosacea Society Expert Committee on the Classification and Staging of Rosacea to unify research and improve clinical assessment. It can be viewed online here.
The National Rosacea Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the lives of people with rosacea by raising awareness, providing public health information and supporting medical research on this widespread but little-known disorder. The information the Society provides should not be considered medical advice, nor is it intended to replace
consultation with a qualified physician. The Society does not evaluate, endorse or recommend any particular medications, products, equipment or treatments. Rosacea may vary substantially from one patient to another, and treatment must be tailored by a physician for each individual case. For more information, visit About Us.