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Highlights from ACR Convergence 2024: Groundbreaking LRA-Funded Research and Innovative Therapies

December 5, 2024 — The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) is proud to showcase the groundbreaking work of its funded researchers...

LRA-Funded Study Sheds Light on Childhood Lupus Nephritis

LRA-Funded Study Sheds Light on Childhood Lupus Nephritis

November 27, 2024 — A study partly funded by the Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) and published in Science Translational Medicine used...

LRA Spotlight on ACR Convergence 2024: Lupus Therapeutics-Supported Clinical Research and More

November 21, 2024 — The Lupus Research Alliance and clinical research affiliate, Lupus Therapeutics, are excited to present highlights of...

News from ACR Convergence 2024

ACR Released a Summary of the 2024 ACR Guideline for the Screening, Treatment, and Management of Lupus Nephritis

November 18, 2024 — The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) released a summary of the 2024 ACR Guideline for the Screening,...

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month: Meet Dr. Kent Kwoh, A Champion for Health Equity

November 14, 2024 — During Native American Heritage Month, we celebrate a dedicated champion of health equity. As Chief of Rheumatology...

Scientist Dedicates Her Research Career to Supporting Underrepresented Community

October 30, 2024 — Two events coinciding at the exact same moment set the path for Dr. Vanessa Sue Wacleche to...

2025 United Airlines New York City Half-Marathon

October 27, 2024 — Sunday, March 16, 2025 marks the next United Airlines NYC Half Marathon. The Lupus Research Alliance Team...

Congratulations to Dr. Lindsey Criswell on Election to Prestigious National Academy of Medicine

LRA Congratulates Dr. Lindsey Criswell on her Election to Prestigious National Academy of Medicine

October 22, 2024 — The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) congratulates Lindsey A. Criswell, MD, MPH, DSc on her election to the...

Lupus ABC Committee Takes on Lupus Patient Reported Outcomes

October 16, 2024 — As part of our researcher interview series, we are featuring 3 Questions with Patricia Katz, PhD, Professor of...

Groundbreaking Study Funded in Part by LRA Sheds Light on Unconventional Cause of Inflammation in Lupus

October 7, 2024 — A groundbreaking study partly funded by the Lupus Research Alliance (LRA), published in Immunity, uncovered an unexpected...

Facing Lupus with a Positive Perspective

September 26, 2024 — Radiating optimism despite living with lupus for most of her young life, this month’s Community Inspiration,17-year old...

LRA Congratulates Dr. James Chen for Prestigious Lasker Award Recognizing Breakthrough Discovery of DNA Sensing Enzyme, cGAS

September 24, 2024 — The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) proudly congratulates Dr. Zhijian “James” Chen on receiving the 2024 Albert...