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Research Priorities & Current Efforts

NEA is a leader in the field of eczema research and science. Learn about our key research areas and ongoing work.

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Key Research Priorities

In-house eczema research

NEA has a team of scientists actively conducting studies to gather insights into the range of physical, emotional and financial burdens of eczema, as well the changing eczema care and treatment experience. The results from these studies are published in open access medical journals to help improve eczema care.

Learn more about NEA research studies

Research collaborations

NEA partners with various patient advocacy organizations, medical professionals, researchers, universities, government agencies, policymakers and drug manufacturers on eczema research projects and initiatives.

Learn more about NEA’s research collaborations

Funding eczema research

NEA has been the leading nonprofit funder of eczema research for more than 20 years. Since awarding our first grant in 2004, we have awarded over $4.4 million to date. Plus, NEA-funded research has been cited more than 5,500 times to date.

Learn more about NEA research grants and funding opportunities