The goal is to stimulate the development of new research programs in the field of psoriatic disease that are capable of competing for long-term funding from the National Institutes of Health or other agencies in the future.

[5] NPF Translational Grants' are two-year awards up to $200,000 total that is focused on moving scientific discoveries generated during laboratory or clinical research into projects that clearly benefit patients.

[6] To address the shortage of clinicians with in-depth knowledge of the psoriatic disease, the National Psoriasis Foundation awards annual Medical Dermatology Fellowships.

NPF offers research and clinical trial referral services that provide targeted outreach to people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

[9] The National Psoriasis Foundation focuses on changing policy to increase the federal government's attention on psoriatic disease, and to ensure that people get access to the treatments and medical specialists they need to best manage their condition.

Additionally, the organization has a health educator on staff who is available to answer questions about psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, treatment options, and related topics.

Corporations and foundations also fund the education, advocacy, and research programs that help people with psoriatic disease better manage their condition and improve their overall health.