Advancing PI 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.

Research opportunities

Survey research

The IDF Survey Research Center provides current information on PI through the analysis of patient and caregiver survey responses.

Research grants

The IDF Research Grant Program supports patient-oriented scientific research on PI, funded by dollars raised from IDF Walk for PI teams and supporters.

Participate in clinical trials

Clinical trials help researchers develop safe, effective treatments for PI and related medical issues.

Patient registry

USIDNET is a national registry of PI patients who have volunteered their medical information to help researchers answer important questions.

Learn about PI

Continuing medical education (CME) and other programs are available for healthcare providers to learn about diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with PI.

View learning opportunities

More for healthcare professionals

Diagnosing patients

People with PI may have a variety of symptoms that are not specific to one organ. You can be the provider that puts the picture together and makes a difference.

Learn to spot PI

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Getting prior authorization

Practical tips and templates help you get timely prior authorization from insurers for treatments and procedures your patients with PI need.

Get tips and templates

Consult an immunologist

IDF's Consulting Immunologist Program connects you with an immunologist specializing in PI for a free consult about a patient with PI or suspected to have PI.

Consult with a specialist