FAIR is delighted to announce The Ann Wyn Sherman Research Award.

Having experienced the harmful effects of autoimmune disease and witnessed its impact on others close to her, Ann has been a loyal supporter of FAIR since its inception.  We are honoured that Ann has chosen to make this significant contribution to help to progress research into the causes and treatment of autoimmune conditions. Her generous personal donation comprises the greater part of this research grant.

Researchers are invited to apply for a grant of up to £50k to support research in autoimmune disease. The award remit is to include research relevant to both adult and paediatric patients with the objective to preserve and protect the health of sufferers of autoimmune conditions. The emphasis is on clinical research or research at the interface between clinical and basic science.

The deadline for applications to be received is 31 March 2023.

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Researchers are invited to apply for a grant of up to £20k to support research in autoimmune disease. The award remit is to include research relevant to both adult and paediatric patients with the objective to preserve and protect the health of sufferers of autoimmune conditions. The emphasis is on clinical research or research at the interface between clinical and basic science.

The deadline for applications to be received is 31 March 2023.

Click read more to access the application form.

Medical student Chloe is assisting with the nephrology research funded by FAIR.

Nephrology project led by Dr Louise Oni, Senior Lecturer in Paediatric Nephrology and Honorary Consultant Paediatric Nephrologist, University of Liverpool / Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.

Study of Immunogenetic factors in juvenile-onset connective tissue disease (jCTD): future guides for individualised treatments, a joint project by led by Dr Clare Pain, Consultant Paediatric Rheumatologist (Alder Hey Children’s Hospital) and Professor Christian Hedrich (Liverpool University).

Systemic Lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a systemic autoimmune disease in which the body’s own immune system attacks itself. SLE can develop at any age. Over a lifetime, more women than men develop the disease.

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a genetic condition that can have devastating effects on many organs, in particular the lungs and digestive system. Inflammation (that is part of the body’s immune response) is thought to play a key role in the organ damage that occurs in CF, however the exact mechanisms triggering inflammation remains unclear.