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Lupus Research Alliance Applauds U.S. FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Litifilimab in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus

January 28, 2026

Decision Could Speed Up Treatment Approval for Skin-Related Lupus Manifestation The Lupus Research Alliance applauds the decision by the U.S. Food...

The Lupus Research Alliance Announces 2025 Global Team Science Award Recipients to Drive Personalized Treatment

January 21, 2026

Two Teams Led by Drs. Deepak Rao and Alexandra-Chloe Villani and by Dr. Caroline Jefferies Will Explore Disease Heterogeneity, Looking...

Congress Set to Restore $10 Million in Funding for Lupus Research

January 20, 2026

Defense spending bill includes restoration of millions in lupus research funding that had been eliminated last year; Legislative wins for...

Lupus Research Alliance Launches New Philanthropic Fund to Advance Treatments and Diagnostics

January 6, 2026

The Fund Will be Managed by Experienced Life Sciences Investor Nishant Rastogi Today, the Lupus Research Alliance, the world’s...

The Lupus Research Alliance Announces Inaugural Mechanistic Clinical Award Recipients to Improve Lupus Understanding, Treatment Options

December 11, 2025

Renowned Researchers Aim to Uncover Underlying Causes of Lupus to Unlock Personalized Therapies Today, the Lupus Research Alliance, the world’s...

2025 Lupus Research Alliance Gala Raises Millions to Bring New Treatments and a Cure

November 25, 2025

GRAMMY® Award-winning Artist Rob Thomas Headlines Evening Honoring Partners iHeart Media and Genentech The Lupus Research Alliance, the largest private...

Lupus Research Alliance Funds Study to Understand Connection Between the Common Epstein-Barr Virus and Lupus

November 12, 2025

A study funded partly by the Lupus Research Alliance reveals insights into how a common viral infection may cause lupus...

Lupus Research Alliance Showcases Research that will Shape Next Generation Treatments at ACR Convergence 2025

October 21, 2025

4 original posters to be presented on cell therapy, patient-reported outcomes, innovative recruitment strategies, and clinical trial retention...

Lupus Research Alliance Applauds U.S. FDA Approval of Gazyva® (Obinutuzumab) for Lupus Nephritis

October 20, 2025

Only Treatment Option to Target Underlying Cause of Serious Lupus Complication, Aiming to Preserve Kidney Function The Lupus Research...

Lupus Research Alliance Invites Communities to Walk with Us to Cure Lupus Fall Season

October 7, 2025

Thousands of dedicated lupus champions will kick off the Lupus Research Alliance Fall Walk with Us to Cure Lupus...

Breakthrough T1D, Lupus Research Alliance, and National Multiple Sclerosis Society Award Recipients of First Common Mechanisms of Autoimmunity Insight Award

September 25, 2025

Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF), the Lupus Research Alliance, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society today announce the recipients of...

Lupus Research Alliance Announces 2025 Empowering Lupus Research Award Recipients to Support Breakthroughs

Early-career and postdoctoral awardees aim to fuel discoveries to improve the lives of people living with lupus Today, the Lupus...