Each year, hundreds of millions of dollars are devoted to researching the mysteries of autoimmune diseases

(PRWEB) June 13, 2004 -- Research and Markets announces the addition of this new report entitled "Overview of Autoimmune Disease Research" to its offerings.

Each year, hundreds of millions of dollars are devoted to researching the mysteries of autoimmune diseases. Based on the opinions of hundreds of immunologists regarding the nature of their research and the scientific challenges they face, Overview of Autoimmune Disease Research provides a top-level view of the science being conducted in leading immunology labs. This report uniquely presents results from qualitative interviews and a broad-based survey of over 650 leading immunologists. This overview will help life science suppliers identify opportunities to expand the placement of their immunological tools and technologies as well as assist in stimulating new product ideas and/or enhancements to existing product lines. Companies can use this report to establish their long-term strategic goals so that substantial progress can be made in developing the next generation of tools that will enable the discovery of valuable therapeutics-and possibly even a cure for autoimmune diseases.

Unique elements of this report are as follows:

- Presents results from qualitative interviews and a broad-based survey of over 650 leading immunologists with our own thoughtful analysis

- Contains insights into the present and future state of autoimmune disease research and therapeutic design by noted thought leaders such as Betty Diamond, M.D., David Beller, Ph.D., and Pascale Alard, Ph.D.

- From the perspective of immunologists, the data presents a descriptive overview of autoimmunity research, including:
- Technological barriers
- Key scientific questions
- Research challenges
- Research breakthroughs needed
- Promising therapeutic approaches

- Pinpoints the key research challenges for six leading autoimmune diseases:
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 1
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Psoriasis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

For a complete index of this report click on http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/75083

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