Existing Cancer Drug May Lower Inflammation in Autoimmune Diseases Like Lupus
December 14, 2020
In a recent study published in the Journal of Immunology, LRA-funded researcher Dr. John Zhang at Medical...
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LRA-Supported Study Finds Similarities in the Immune Response Between Severe COVID-19 and Lupus Antiphospholipid Syndrome
December 2, 2020
The immune response during severe COVID-19 is similar to a lupus complication known as antiphospholipid syndrome, according...
Give the Lupus Community a Priceless Gift on Giving Tuesday
November 30, 2020
Every year, on December 1, the world shows its heartfelt support for the Lupus Research Alliance and...
LuCIN Investigators Show that Stimulating the Vagus Nerve in Lupus Patients Decreases Pain and Fatigue
November 23, 2020
Up to 95% of lupus patients report pain and fatigue caused by the disease. To explore ways...
LRA-Funded Researchers Share Important Discoveries at Largest Rheumatology Meeting
November 19, 2020
The Lupus Research Alliance supported an impressive number -- 30+ -- of studies presented at ACR Convergence...
Good News on Lupus Nephritis Discoveries from ACR Convergence 2020
November 19, 2020
The LRA is proud to share the extraordinary work presented at ACR Convergence 2020 by research members...
2021 Senate Budget Bill Includes Increases for Medical Research
November 11, 2020
The Lupus Research Alliance is pleased to share details of the 2021 spending package announced by the...
Differences Found in Genes Among African and European Americans Point to Possible Lupus Drug Targets
November 10, 2020
Lupus affects individuals differently, from disease symptoms to responses to treatments. Lupus patients of African ancestry often...
The LRA’s Forum for Discovery: Sharing the Latest News in Lupus Research
The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) held our annual scientific conference, the Forum for Discovery, online in true 2020 fashion....
Promising New Lupus Treatments Highlighted ACR Annual Meeting
Results of clinical trials testing potential lupus treatments were highlighted at the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting ACR...
Less Risk and Greater Efficacy in Pediatric Lupus Nephritis Treatment
November 3, 2020
There is no doubt about it. The research into the mechanisms of pediatric lupus nephritis conducted by...
Vascular Injury and Dysfunction in Pediatric Lupus
November 3, 2020
While children with lupus can experience manifestations similar to adults with the disease, children present with more...