Our mission and history
Learn more about what drives our work for and with the PI community.
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Understanding primary immunodeficiency (PI)
Understanding PI
The more you understand about primary immunodeficiency (PI), the better you can live with the disease or support others in your life with PI. Learn more about PI, including the various diagnoses and treatment options.
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Living with PI
Living with PI
Living with primary immunodeficiency (PI) can be challenging, but you’re not alone—many people with PI lead full and active lives. With the right support and resources, you can, too.
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Get involved
Get involved
Be a hero for those with PI. Change lives by promoting primary immunodeficiency (PI) awareness and taking action in your community through advocacy, donating, volunteering, or fundraising.
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Advancing research and clinical care
Advancing research and clinical care
Whether you’re a clinician, researcher, or an individual with primary immunodeficiency (PI), IDF has resources to help you advance the field. Get details on surveys, grants, and clinical trials.
Our mission
The Immune Deficiency Foundation improves the diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for every person affected by primary immunodeficiency.
We foster a community that is connected, engaged, and empowered through advocacy, education, and research.
What we stand for at IDF
IDF is committed to enhancing patients’ lives through ensuring everyone with PI understands their diagnosis, treatment options, standards of care, and opportunities for support within the PI community.
Vision
A healthier day, every day, for every person with immune deficiency.
IDF's core values
Inclusion
Integrity
Innovation
Guiding principles
Commitment
Leadership
Accountability
Constituent promise
Transparency
Trust
Compassion
Discover our history
For over 40 years, IDF has worked to improve the lives of those affected by PI. Since being formed around our founder and former president Marcia Boyle’s kitchen table, IDF has made history—and continues to do so.
Explore the IDF timeline
Get to know IDF
Our leadership
Get to know the leaders and advisors who provide vision, experience, and knowledge to IDF.
Meet our leaders
Our staff
Get to know the foundation's professional staff who create programs and initiatives centering on education, advocacy, and research.
Meet our staff
Annual reports
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, IDF is able to provide world-class support for patients with PI each year.
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Career opportunities
IDF is looking for passionate and dedicated individuals who share our vision and commitment.
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