Critical Challenges and Compelling Questions for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Moving the Field Forward: A National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Perspective
Abstract:Although the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) supports an active and varied portfolio of research pertaining to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), there remain several research gaps that, when filled, could significantly help ease the burden of this disease. I use the NHLBI Strategic Vision in this article to identify opportunities for COPD research over the next decade. Filling these gaps will require collaboration between NHLBI, funded investigators, and various other stakeholders… Show more
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