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Lupus Gains a Strong Advocate in Physician/Researcher Dr. Ashira Blazer

February 25, 2021 Dr. Ashira Blazer is literally a rising star. This year, she won the 40 Under 40 Leaders...

New COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Guidance and Planned Research

February 24, 2021

Important news for people with lupus as COVID-19 vaccines are on everyone’s minds. The foremost authority in rheumatologic diseases,...

Study Links Endometriosis and Lupus

February 24, 2021 A new study published in Scientific Reports links endometriosis to an increased risk for systemic lupus erythematosus. ...

Virtual Events Were Real-ly Successful!

While the pandemic made it impossible for the LRA to hold in person fundraising events, we still achieved great...

Catalyzing Research

First Lupus Nephritis Drug Approved In December of 2020, lupus research attained another major milestone-one which stemmed from a critical...

Unraveling the Complexity of Lupus

New Strategic Plan Holds Great Promise The LRA has one purpose-to work on multiple fronts to improve the health of...

Meeting the Task Head-On: Addressing COVID-19

The Lupus Research Alliance would be remiss if we did not acknowledge the tremendous toll that COVID-19 has had...

Unwavering in the Pursuit of Scientific Discovery A Snapshot of 2020’s Triumphs

Despite the uncertainty around COVID-19, the LRA was still able to jumpstart intriguing scientific investigations that hold the promise...

A Message From Ken Farber

Dear Friends, I'm sure you agree—2020 was a year like no other. Yet, despite the challenges presented by COVID-19, the Lupus...

Low-Dose Chemotherapy May Help Lupus Nephritis

February 22, 2021 In a recent study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology, LRA-funded researcher Dr. Xian Zhang found that a...

Join LRA’s Advocate for Lupus Research Week March 15 – 19, 2021

Your voices will be heard as loud and clear as ever, albeit virtually! Join us Monday, March 15 for our Advocate for Lupus...

Virtual Events Were Real-ly Successful!

While the pandemic made it impossible for the LRA to hold in person fundraising events, we still achieved great...