PROGRAM & GRANT UPDATES

 

HS Buddy Program

Find free peer support for your HS clinical trial journey

Launched in July 2025, this peer support system connects individuals who are currently participating in (or interested in) a clinical trial with a “buddy” who can help navigate decisions & challenges specific to trial involvement. Find support & knowledge in a confidential environment. 

SHSA 2025

Celebrate a decade of research, education & advocacy

Join a passionate & diverse group of clinicians, researchers, patients & advocates in Nashville October 31 – November 2. Learn from leading experts in HS, explore cutting-edge research & connect with peers & partners. Registration badges are still available. 

Grant Opportunities

Apply now to advance the future of HS research

Find the right grant for you, check eligibility, and gather required materials before grant applications are due. Please review award amounts, deadlines, and additional details below. Now accepting applications.

NEW RESOURCES

 

RESEARCH

Can quitting smoking lower the risk of HS? For science in plain English, read our new research summary & more. 

EDUCATION

View new provider videos on HS Counseling, Treating HS in the ER & Pediatric HS.

ADVOCACY

Find free peer support for your HS clinical trial journey at HS Buddies.

GRANTS

 
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DANBY RESEARCH GRANT

Applicants may request <$30k/yr • >4 grants awarded/yr • Application deadline 12.8.25

This grant encourages research into hidradenitis suppurativa. The goal is the development of new clinical & translational lines of investigation in the field of HS that further patient care.

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TRANSLATIONAL GRANT 

Applicants may request <$100k/yr • 2 grants awarded/yr • Application deadline 12.8.25

This grant is open to applications that stimulate & support novel research ideas in the field of HS capable of competing for long-term funding from the NIH or other agencies in the future.

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MENTORED EXPERIENCE GRANT

Applicants may request <$4k/yr • Application deadline 1.31.26

The purpose of this grant is to develop clinical & procedural skills as well as mentoring relationships between trainees & HS experts when distance or funding may impede progress. 

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT AWARD

Applicants may request <$75k/yr • Application deadline 10.15.25

We offer a Career Development Award (CDA) via The Dermatology Foundation for investigators who are passionate about advancing HS research.  

HS IN THE MEDIA

 

LIFETIME

 Dr. Pimple Popper Breaking Out: S1 E14 

We love seeing stories of people with HS. Thank you to Dr. Sandra Lee, HSF President Dr. Hadar Lev-Tov & above all Tashika for being brave & vulnerable & sharing her story. Watch Tashika's HS story on season 1, episode 14 “Needle Little Love”.

DERMATOLOGY TIMES

HS Summit Spotlights Gaps in Diagnosis and Care

The summit highlighted the challenges of diagnosing HS, emphasizing the need for awareness & recognizing chronic, recurrent patterns. Patient storytelling & joint panels underscored the real-world burden of HS & the importance of early intervention. 

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MANAGED CARE

Recognizing HS: From First Signs to an Accurate Diagnosis

Panelists discuss the challenges of timely diagnosis & comprehensive management of HS, emphasizing the need for early recognition, multidisciplinary care & empathy-centered approaches to address the physical, emotional & social burden of the disease.

GET INVOLVED 
Help further our mission to improve the lives of people affected by HS.

 
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Participate in our $20 for 20 years campaign to celebrate our 20th anniversary! Your donation will further HS research, education & advocacy.

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Browse and share free resources like our provider database, plain language research summaries, CME videos, grants & more! 

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Check out our social channels for upcoming events, the latest research & resources for patients, providers & investigators.

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Register for SHSA in Nashville (10/31-11/2) or, if you're a medical resident, get on the waitlist for HS Academy (12/5-12/7) in Charlotte. 

 

CORPORATE PARTNERS
Thank you to our corporate partners!

PURPLE HEART PARTNER

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PLATINUM PARTNER

 

DIAMOND PARTNER

 

Improving the lives of people affected by HS.

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation

400 Winding Creek Blvd

Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

Email: info@hs-foundation.org

Telephone: 919.378.0707

 

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