Updates and Events

NEW YORK, NY. March 14, 2019.  The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) and the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) today released the insightful report, Addressing the Challenges of Clinical Research Participation Among Populations Disproportionately Impacted by Lupus. The report presents findings and actionable recommendations ranging in scope that can be implemented by any individual or group seeking […] READ MORE

March 11, 2019 A new study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology by many top lupus clinicians found that a frailty index (FI) provides a novel measure of health among people with lupus.  Constructed using data from the Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics (SLICC) group, the FI also predicts risk of mortality. The Systemic Lupus Erythematosus […] READ MORE

NEW YORK, NY. March 6, 2019.  Depleting the number of harmful B cells with a novel immunotherapy that employs modified T cells may offer an effective strategy to treat lupus, according to a new study funded by the Lupus Research Alliance. These findings offer a renewed optimism for the elimination of B cells to provide […] READ MORE

New York, NY– March 1.  The Lupus Research Alliance and its affiliate, Lupus Therapeutics announced a collaboration with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, to evaluate the investigational biologic TAK-079 as a potential new therapy for lupus in a Phase 1 trial (NCT03724916).  The national study will be conducted in 20 research centers throughout the country, many […] READ MORE

February 28, 2019 NEW YORK, NY. As a co-sponsor of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) public-private Accelerating Medicines Partnership (AMP), the Lupus Research Alliance is proud to share the project’s five-year achievements reported in Nature Reviews Drug Discovery.  In the article, NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins points to new technology standards AMP created for […] READ MORE

February 28, 2019 Proteins of the immune system, known as type I interferons, are responsible in part for manifestations of lupus. For this reason, type I interferons are a very attractive target for lupus drug development. In 2015, excitement surrounded the release of positive phase II data with anifrolumab, a therapeutic antibody that blocks type […] READ MORE

February 28, 2019 The biotechnology company Equillium Inc. just announced plans for a Phase 1 study to test the investigational monoclonal antibody EQ001 as a potential treatment for lupus nephritis (LN) that has not responded to existing treatment. The basis for this study is in part due to work conducted by Dr. Chandra Mohan that […] READ MORE

Monday, May 6, 2019 – The Willie Colon Golf Outing benefiting the Lupus Research Alliance Jean Davis Research Grant looks to once again raise thousands of dollars in crucial funds for lupus research programs — while increasing awareness of the disease. Held at the Canoe Brook Country Club in Summit, NJ, the Outing is the […] READ MORE

We’re so excited to be privileged enough to bring all of these incredible vehicles together for a charity car show. We would like to thank all of the car owners who have or will register for the event, and we would like to thank everyone, owners and spectators alike, for supporting a great cause – […] READ MORE

Celebrating our 10th year of recognizing “women of achievement” across all industries, we have renamed our Lupus Handbag Luncheon to truly reflect the mission of the Lupus Research Alliance as the world’s leading lupus research organization. The Lupus Luminary Luncheon for Science will honor innovative and inspiring women while providing an opportunity to catch up […] READ MORE

NEW YORK, NY. February 19. Pieces of bacteria that escape from the intestines may trigger lupus and associated disease flares in some patients, according to a new study partly funded by the Lupus Research Alliance. These findings may allow disease treatment with probiotics or diets that alter the mix of bacterial species in the intestines. […] READ MORE

February 19, 2019 In Healio Rheumatology, Dr. Gregg Silverman, professor of medicine and pathology at NYU School of Medicine, provided an overview of potential lupus therapies in development.  He highlighted ustekinumab (brand name Stelara®) and baricitinib (brand name Olumiant®) as two drugs that look particularly promising. “The phase 2 extra-renal trial of baricitinib looks good; […] READ MORE