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Summary Highlights of Important Research Presented at ACR Convergence 2023

November, 2023 At the recent ACR Convergence 2023, the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology, important lupus clinical trial data and breakthrough foundational research were presented. Following are highlights of work funded by the Lupus Research Alliance or supported in partnership with industry through our clinical affiliate Lupus Therapeutics. CAR-T Cell Therapy is […] Read More

Study Reported Telitacicept Showed Favorable Effectiveness and Safety for SLE

Dec. 1, 2023 A new paper published in Lupus Science & Medicine on the results of a study in China reported that a potential treatment telitacicept demonstrated favorable effectiveness and safety in patients with active SLE. It also improved effects of lupus on kidneys and the blood. Telitacicept is conditionally approved in China as a […] Read More

Angelica Perez Finds a Simple Way to Make a Huge Difference – You Can Too!

December, 2023 Participating in the LRA’s Lupus Landmark Study was a “no-brainer” says Angelica Perez, a 37-year-old woman living with lupus since she was nine. “I had been taking part in clinical trials for years to potentially improve my own care while helping to advance new treatments overall.” A patient of renowned Los Angeles lupus […] Read More

3 Questions with Dr. Erika Moore

Feb. 22, 2023 The Lupus Research Alliance has funded some of the biggest breakthroughs in lupus research, and we’re pleased to share a new series on the scientists that help make that possible.  The LRA’s Diversity in Lupus Research Awards aim to address underrepresentation of minorities in the scientific research profession. As part of our […] Read More

LRA-Supported Discovery Highlighted at EULAR

June 19,2019 Partly funded by the Lupus Research Alliance, new results presented at the European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR) 2019 suggest that some potential cancer treatments may also help patients with lupus. Dr. Amr Sawalha of the University of Pittsburgh and colleagues have discovered a similarity between immune cells in lupus and some kinds of […] Read More

Advocate for Lupus – Contact Your Legislators

Advocate for Lupus – Contact Your Legislators! March 21, 2018 The color purple and the word lupus filled the halls of the U.S. Capitol yesterday as over 90 determined advocates visited nearly 100 representatives, senators and staff to share why we need their support for lupus research. And we thank the PA FUND for […] Read More

The Ninth Annual Lupus Handbag Luncheon & Silent Auction

The Lupus Handbag Luncheon is an annual event hosted by the Lupus Research Alliance to recognize “Women of Achievement” who have made vast contributions within our community. The luncheon features a fantastic silent auction of designer handbags. All proceeds support lupus research. FEATURED BAG GALLERY A sneak preview of […] Read More

Virtual Advocate for Lupus

Join Us on the Hill March 20 as a Virtual Advocate for Lupus! Congress will be seeing purple next week when advocates representing the Lupus Research Alliance visit them Tuesday March 20 to convey why we need more funds for lupus research. We are proud to continue our March Hill Day […] Read More

Lupus Industry Council Study Finds Inconsistency of ANA Tests

Lupus Industry Council Study Finds Inconsistency of ANA Tests A new study funded by the Lupus Research Alliance Lupus Industry Council shows that not all individuals who have been diagnosed with lupus remain positive for antinuclear antibodies (ANA) despite the long-held scientific belief to the contrary. Importantly, this study also reveals that whether a person […] Read More

Thank You 2018 Half-Marathon Team Life Without Lupus

Thank You 2018 Half-Marathon Team – Life Without Lupus! March 19, 2018 The Lupus Research Alliance Team Life Without Lupus made a run for it this weekend at the United Airlines NYC Half! Over the past nine years, Team Life Without Lupus has raised over $1 million! We thank this determined team for the […] Read More