The mission of the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) is to drive efforts to cure psoriatic disease and improve the lives of those affected.That's why the primary focus of the NPF is to increase and support research to end these devastating diseases.
We have committed more than $11 million to psoriatic disease research since our inception.
NPF's ResearchNPF-Funded Research
Learn how the NPF funds the start-up of promising new and innovative studies through our Discovery and Translational grant programs, and is working to increase the number of scientists doing psoriatic disease research through our Medical Dermatology Research Fellowship program
National Psoriasis Victor Henschel BioBankVictor Henschel BioBank
The National Psoriasis BioBank is a collection of biological samples and clinical information used by qualified scientists to further the field of psoriasis genetics. Donate to the BioBank and help us find a cure for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Learn more about the BioBank »
Science of Psoriatic Diseases
The more we understand the science of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, the closer we get to a cure. Learn about what researchers know so far about psoriatic diseases »
NPF programs for researchers and medical professionalsFor Scientists & Medical Professionals
Learn how to apply for a NPF research grant and to the National Psoriasis Foundation Medical Fellowship Program. Learn more »
Support psoriasis researchSupport Research
Donate, walk, give your DNA—there are many ways that you can help find a cure for psoriasis and psoriatic