Patients
Professional Organizations
Hematology
The American Society of Hematology (ASH)
ASH’s mission is to further the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders affecting the blood, bone marrow, and the immunologic, hemostatic and vascular systems, by promoting research, clinical care, education, training, and advocacy in hematology.
The European Hematology Association (EHA)
EHA serves medical professionals, researchers, and scientists with an active interest in hematology. The EHA is proud to be the largest European-based organization connecting hematologists worldwide to support career development and research, harmonize hematology education, and advocate for hematologists and hematology.
Pulmonary
American Heart Association (AHA)
The American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke and funds innovative research, fights for stronger public health policies, and provides critical tools and information to save and improve lives.
American Thoracic Society (ATS)
The American Thoracic Society is a nonprofit organization focused on improving care for pulmonary diseases, critical illnesses and sleep-related breathing disorders.
Pulmonary Vascular Research Institute (PVRI)
The Pulmonary Vascular Research Institute is the only global medical research charity fighting PVD. Their mission is to improve the care of patients with PVD throughout the world by raising awareness of PVD, facilitating research and encouraging the development of medicines to treat PVD.
Chest Foundation
The mission of the CHEST Foundation is to champion lung health by supporting clinical research grants, community service, and patient education.
American Lung Association
The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease, through research, education and advocacy.
Rare Diseases
NORD: National Organization for Rare Disorders
NORD is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and patient services.
EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases
We are dedicated to advancing the development of treatment and diagnostic opportunities for rare disease patients through science-driven public policy.