Lupus Research Program – Driven by LRA Advocacy – Announces 10 New Grant Recipients
March 19, 2021
Ten new applications for promising scientific studies were just recommended for funding by the Lupus Research Program...
Stories & News
People with Lupus and Especially Lupus Nephritis at Higher Risk for Heart Disease, Study Shows
March 17, 2021
People with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are at risk for cardiovascular diseases, and those with lupus nephritis...
What do National Autoimmune Diseases Awareness and Women’s History Months have in Common?
March 10, 2021
It's no coincidence that March is designated as both National Autoimmune Diseases Awareness and Women’s History Months. ...
Helping Overcome Lupus Effects on Mental Health
Updated March 11, 2022
Neuropsychiatric lupus affects 80-90% of people with lupus. In a video series hosted by the Young...
Third Vaccine Shield Against COVID-19 Rolling Out March 1, 2021
March 1, 2021
Americans gained a third weapon against COVID-19 this weekend with the availability of a third vaccine. On...
Join LRA March 11 to Learn What’s New in Lupus Nephritis
What’s New in Lupus Nephritis? A Research & Treatment Update
A Learn from Lupus Webcast
Lupus nephritis is a common and dangerous...
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
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...