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Dr. Galindo Feria\u2019s research project, titled \u201cClinical and<em> Immunological Determinants of Interstitial Lung Disease in Antisynthetase Syndrome,\u201d<\/em> aims to revolutionize how clinicians understand and manage lung complications in ASyS by integrating immune profiling with prognostic markers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the mentorship of <strong>Dr. Ingrid Lundberg<\/strong>, a globally recognized expert in idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, Dr. Galindo Feria will explore how overactive B and T cells contribute to lung damage in ASyS. Her goal is to develop non-invasive diagnostic tools\u2014including saliva and sputum-based tests\u2014that can predict which patients are at risk of severe, irreversible lung scarring. 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Meredith\u2019s story continues to inspire a new generation of scientists committed to tackling the challenges of rare autoimmune diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ASyS is a complex condition that affects both muscles and lungs, with ILD being one of its most serious and life-threatening complications. Current treatments are often inadequate, and clinicians lack reliable tools to predict disease progression. TMA\u2019s investment in research like Dr. Galindo Feria\u2019s reflects its ongoing commitment to advancing scientific understanding and improving patient care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2002, TMA has awarded nearly $8.5 million in research grants to support studies across the spectrum of myositis diseases. The Meredith C. 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