October 21, 2021 The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) is very proud to congratulate our research grantee Katherine Fitzgerald, PhD and Scientific Advisory Board member Mariana J. Kaplan, MD, on their appointments to the highly prestigious National Academy of Medicine (NAM). Both Drs. Fitzgerald and Kaplan are preeminent leaders in lupus and autoimmune disease research. Dr. […] READ MORE
October 19, 2021 Two recent studies funded in part by the Lupus Research Alliance offer a new, more detailed understanding of the genetic causes of lupus as well as potential therapy approaches. One study shows a potential mechanism for how a variant for the gene neutrophil cytosolic factor 1 (NCF1) may lead to systemic lupus […] READ MORE
October 14, 2021 When it comes to the likelihood of developing an autoimmune disease such as lupus, there is a clear difference between sexes, with 9 women diagnosed for every one man. Two recent studies, both funded by the Lupus Research Alliance (LRA), offer insight into what may be driving this difference. Part of the […] READ MORE
October 7, 2021 En reconocimiento del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, compartiremos una entrada del blog de la profesional Priscilla Toral, trabajadora social clínica con licencia (LCSW) en el Hospital for Special Surgery, sobre cómo manejar el lupus siendo hombre. Las comunidades hispana y latina se encuentran entre las que tienen mayor riesgo de contraer […] READ MORE
October 7, 2021 In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are sharing a blog post from Latina professional Priscilla Toral, LCSW at Hospital for Special Surgery for managing as a male with lupus. The Hispanic/Latino community are among those at higher risk for lupus. Lupus is traditionally known as a woman’s disease, because it affects […] READ MORE
NEW YORK, NY. September 30, 2021. The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) is pleased to invite the global community to join together as one at its virtual ManyOne Can. Walk with Us to Cure Lupus celebratory event. The aim is to unite and inspire the entire world on one day, Saturday, October 2, 2021, to achieve one […] READ MORE
September 22, 2021 Should people with lupus be vaccinated against COVID-19? Should people with lupus take the third dose of the Pfizer/Biogen or Moderna mRNA COVID-19 vaccine? Do people with lupus qualify as immunocompromised? How can people with lupus protect themselves from COVID-19? Many of you have had these questions and more since the U.S. […] READ MORE
This Largest-Ever Grant Will Fund Two Projects Examining Why Lupus Differs for Each Person NEW YORK, NY. Sept. 21. Today, the Lupus Research Alliance is pleased to announce the inaugural recipients of its largest grant to date, the Global Team Science Award, which will fund international, multidisciplinary research teams to unravel lupus heterogeneity with the […] READ MORE
September 15, 2021 Four-time NYC Marathoner Amy Cargain is taking on the challenge once again this year because every mile helps raise awareness for lupus and lupus research. And for Amy, the Lupus Research Alliance was her number one charity to run for. “The LRA is home to me, and the staff is like family. […] READ MORE
September 2, 2021 The United Nations designated September 5 as the annual International Day of Charity to urge people worldwide to help others through volunteer and philanthropic activities. The Lupus Research Alliance is happy to join groups around the world in acknowledging this important yearly observance. We are very proud to be recognized by several independent charity watchdog organizations that monitor and encourage […] READ MORE
August 24, 2021 We give a big thank you to the Lupus and Allied Diseases Association, Inc. (LADA) for their generous donation of $120,000 to support research funded by the Lupus Research Alliance. The funding is specifically directed to Dr. Zahi Touma at University of Toronto for his Modeling Cognitive Impairment project and Dr. Joyce Chang at Boston Children’s […] READ MORE
August 18, 2021 Many lupus patients are at risk for COVID-19 infection because of treatment with corticosteroids and other immunosuppressive medications and will be eligible for booster vaccination. However, there are large gaps in our understanding of who will benefit from the booster vaccines, what strategies will improve response to the vaccine and the best […] READ MORE
