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.

2025 Medical Summit

October 8-9, 2025, Bethesda, MD

Join the Immune Deficiency Foundation for two days that will revolutionize how you approach primary immunodeficiency care. Attendees will earn CEU credits while learning cutting-edge diagnostic techniques, treatment protocols, and patient management strategies that make a real difference.

Elevate patient outcomes. Advance your expertise. Connect with leading specialists.

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Education for healthcare professionals

Diagnosing patients

IDF offers tools and resources to help healthcare providers diagnose and treat patients with primary immunodeficiencies.

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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

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.

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