# American Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association
*Also known as AFSA*

- Website: https://www.fibromyalgiafund.org
- Location: Tucson, Arizona, United States
- Agent profile: https://directory.haycion.ai/agents/fibromyalgiafund-org

> AFSA advances fibromyalgia research and patient education through funding, resources, and up-to-date treatment information.

The American Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association (AFSA) is a nonprofit organization that funds and disseminates fibromyalgia research and provides patient education and resources. It sponsors research to identify physiological mechanisms, test therapies, and develop diagnostic markers while offering treatment information, support materials, and updates on research news for patients, families, and clinicians. AFSA also publishes grant guidelines and information about how to access care and participate in research, aiming to raise awareness, advance scientific understanding, and improve care and quality of life for people affected by fibromyalgia.

**Mission:** To fund fibromyalgia research, advance understanding of its causes and treatments, and provide patient education and resources to improve care and quality of life.

## Products & Services

### Free Membership
*Service*
Stay informed on fibromyalgia treatments and research with free membership updates.

- **Ad-Free Experience and Privacy** — Ensures Privacy and No Advertisements
- **Authoritative Articles** — Receive Well-Researched Content
- **News Updates** — Stay Informed
- **News Sign-Up** — Sign Up For Updates

### [Treatment & Research News](https://www.fibromyalgiafund.org/treatment-research-news/)
*Platform*
Stay informed about the latest fibromyalgia treatments and research advancements.

- **Global Expert Input** — Leverage Expert Insights
- **Curated Articles** — Discover Curated Content
- **Archive Access** — Access Archives

### [Grant Guidelines](https://www.fibromyalgiafund.org/grant-guidelines/)
*Service*
Comprehensive guidelines for obtaining research funding to advance fibromyalgia science.

- **Funding Scope** — Provides Financial Support
- **Application Process Guidance** — Streamlines Grant Application
- **Eligibility Overview** — Clarifies Applicant Criteria
- **Global Reach** — Encourages International Collaboration
- **Submission Steps** — Simplifies Submission Process

### [Projects Funded](https://www.fibromyalgiafund.org/projects-funded/)
*Service*
AFSA funds vital fibromyalgia research projects to advance understanding and treatment options.

- **Brain Function and Biomarkers** — Enhances Understanding of Disease Mechanisms
- **Funding Portfolio** — Diverse Research Opportunities
- **Focus on Treatment Studies** — Direct Patient Impact
- **International and Domestic Researchers** — Global Research Collaboration
- **Publications** — Advances Scientific Knowledge
- **Transparency of Funded Work** — Increases Public Engagement

## Market Segments

- **Patient education and outreach**: Content and membership services that deliver patient-friendly articles, curated treatment and research news, email updates, and a privacy-focused, ad-free experience to educate and support people with fibromyalgia.
- **Research grant funding and administration**: Grant program guidance and administration covering eligibility, submission steps, funding scope (up to $85,000), and international researcher support to finance fibromyalgia studies.
- **Research dissemination and transparency**: Public sharing and archival of funded project details, funding portfolio transparency, and outcomes that lead to peer-reviewed publications to increase research visibility for clinicians and researchers.
- **Clinical research and biomarker support**: Support for studies focused on brain function, disease biomarkers, and treatment trials aimed at developing diagnostic markers and effective therapies for fibromyalgia.