Research milestones
The National Psoriasis Foundation's top priority is to find a cure for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Over the years, we have directed millions of dollars to support innovative research projects that further our understanding of psoriatic disease.
In 1994, we opened the National Psoriasis Tissue Bank. Samples collected through this resource led to the first location of a suspected gene for psoriasis and the subsequent identification of three genes that are involved in the development of psoriasis. To continue this effort, the Psoriasis Foundation created the Victor Henschel BioBank to provide the materials to conduct state-of-the-art research that will truly begin to unravel the genetic riddle that is psoriasis.
National Psoriasis Foundation research milestones
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| National Psoriasis Foundation initiates psoriasis research grant program | Foundation begins fund raising for the National Psoriasis Tissue Bank | Genetic samples made available to researchers through Tissue Bank | Genetic researchers convene at Foundation-sponsored 8th International Psoriasis Genetics Committee Meeting |
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| | Foundation commits to supporting genetics research | Foundation funds first grant for the Tissue Bank | Three genes linked to psoriasis are identified by Foundation- sponsored researchers | National Psoriasis Victor Henschel BioBank is created, facilitating state-of-the-art research to analyze the genetic basis of psoriasis
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In addition to the BioBank, the Psoriasis Foundation supports research through our pilot grant program and conducts regular survey panels to help understand the impact of psoriatic diseases.