October 7, 2024 A groundbreaking study partly funded by the Lupus Research Alliance (LRA), published in Immunity, uncovered an unexpected contributor to inflammation in lupus. Led by Drs. Virginia Pascual and Simone Caielli from Weill Cornell Medical College, the research identified a specific subset of monocytes (a type of immune cell) that release an inflammatory […] READ MORE
September 26, 2024 Radiating optimism despite living with lupus for most of her young life, this month’s Community Inspiration,17-year old Miah Andrade, has a powerful message to share during Hispanic Heritage Month: “Too many people don’t know what lupus is or that Hispanics are at greater risk for the disease than those in other groups. […] READ MORE
September 25, 2024 The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) and clinical research affiliate Lupus Therapeutics (LT) are excited to share positive news of the Phase 3 REGENCY clinical trial showing benefits of Gazyva® (obinutuzumab) in treating people with active lupus nephritis (inflammation of the kidney associated with lupus). In development as a potential treatment for lupus nephritis, Gazyva […] READ MORE
The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) proudly congratulates Dr. Zhijian “James” Chen on receiving the 2024 Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award for his revolutionary discovery of cGAS, a molecule that senses self and foreign DNA, activating the immune system. While cGAS is essential for detecting foreign DNA from pathogens like viruses and bacteria, in lupus, […] READ MORE
September 24, 2024 Lupus Therapeutics, the clinical research affiliate of the Lupus Research Alliance, is proud to share positive topline results from the Phase 3 PHOENYCS GO study evaluating the investigational therapy dapirolizumab pegol in people living with moderate-to-severe systemic lupus. Results of the Phase 3 PHOENYCS GO study were reported by study sponsors UCB […] READ MORE
September 24, 2024 The 21-member LRA Team Life Without Lupus is training hard to hit the streets of NYC for the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon Sunday, November 3. As they gear up to build the endurance needed to run the 26.2-mile course, they need your support in reaching their fundraising goals. Each of […] READ MORE
The LRA is committed to supporting research and resources to better address the complexities of pregnancy in lupus. This video webinar addresses preconception counseling, suitability for pregnancy, impact of lupus medication, lupus flares, support, and much more. Gain knowledge and perspective as our distinguished panel of physicians, Dr. Jill P. Buyon and Dr. Shilpi Mehta-Lee, […] READ MORE
September 6, 2024 Jennifer shares her mother’s lupus journey and the impact of LRA-funded research. Growing up in the New Jersey suburbs, Jennifer Young never looked at her mom as “different”. In fact, Jennifer remembers her mom juggling motherhood and a full-time job with grace. Life was happy and seemingly normal. But as the eldest […] READ MORE
August 28, 2024 The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) is proud to have helped launch this year’s football season at the New York Jets Annual Kickoff Luncheon yesterday. In addition to introducing the 2024 team roster, the event spotlighted the worthwhile causes supported by the New York Jets. With the support of more than 500 passionate […] READ MORE
August 27, 2024 Our warmest appreciation goes to the Lupus and Allied Diseases Association, Inc. (LADA) for their donation of $150,000 to support research funded by the Lupus Research Alliance (LRA). LADA President & CEO Kathleen A. Arntsen (center) presented the check at the organization’s 24th Annual Lupus Charity Golf Classic on August 15th. Receiving […] READ MORE
August 15, 2024 August is National Make-a-Will Month. In this Community Inspiration Blog, we share the remarkable journey of LRA Board Member Jennifer A. Dakin, who created a lasting legacy by including the LRA in her will. The year was 2016. Jennifer Dakin was at the top of her game. As a managing director in […] READ MORE
Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how the immune system is over-activated in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). In a new study partly funded by the Lupus Research Alliance (LRA), Jessica Hamerman, Ph.D. from the Benaroya Research Institute, and colleagues discovered that certain antibodies, previously understudied in lupus, can ramp up the activity of […] READ MORE
