Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation

The Sjögren's Foundation is the leading non-profit organization dedicated to Sjögren's syndrome, a systemic autoimmune disease that affects the entire body. Founded in 1983, the foundation focuses on increasing public awareness, providing education to patients and healthcare professionals, and funding innovative research to find a cure. It plays a crucial role in developing clinical practice guidelines and fostering collaborations between academia and the pharmaceutical industry to accelerate drug development. The organization also advocates for patient needs at the federal level and provides a support network for those living with the condition. Through its Sjögren's Training and Education Network, it works to shorten the time to diagnosis and improve the quality of care for patients.