VR Foundation

Who we are?

Firmly committed to curing Vitiligo, the VR Foundation is a philanthropic organization funding and fast-tracking medical research globally.

 

What is new?

The Vitiligo BioBank is open. It will promote coordinated large-scale biomarker discovery, facilitate identification of etiological pathways for vitiligo, and aid the design of treatments.

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What is Vitiligo?

Vitiligo is a complex skin disease with a heavy psychological burden. Over 100 million people worldwide suffer from this disease. It results in milky white patches of the skin. It is non-lethal and non-contagious.  The cause is unknown and natural course of the disease is generally unpredictable. There is no therapeutic full solution yet, but some treatments induce good results in patients.  Learn more

 


Take Part

We invite open minded investigators to participate in vitiligo research coordination. More

Volunteers: there is a number of funded projects that are looking for participants. See 

 

What is coming?

Vitiligo World Day will be held on June 25th, 2012. Please visit Vitiligo Support and Awareness Foundation (VITSAF) webiste and sign a petition to the UN.

 

VRF-CDSI India Special Research Grant Call: award for up to $25,000 to fund an outstanding research proposal in vitiligo area originating from India.

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