Stories & News

Family Planning and Lupus

September 10, 2024

The LRA is committed to supporting research and resources to better address the complexities of pregnancy in lupus. This...

Jennifer Young’s Powerful Advice: “Don’t lose hope, find your people.”

September 6, 2024

Jennifer shares her mother’s lupus journey and the impact of LRA-funded research Growing up in the New Jersey suburbs, Jennifer...

New York Jets Take On Lupus at 2024 Season Kickoff Luncheon

August 28, 2024

The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) is proud to have helped launch this year’s football season at the New York...

Lupus and Allied Diseases Association Donates $150,000 to Support Research Funded by the Lupus Research Alliance

August 27, 2024

Our warmest appreciation goes to the Lupus and Allied Diseases Association, Inc. (LADA) for their donation of $150,000 to...

Community inspiration: Jennifer Dakin: "My legacy gift to the LRA is my way of giving back so others don't struggle like I did."

From Patient to Patron: Spotlighting LRA Board Member and Legacy Donor, Jennifer A. Dakin

August 15, 2024

August is National Make-a-Will Month. In this Community Inspiration Blog, we share the remarkable journey of LRA Board Member...

Research News

New Study Reveals How Autoantibodies Work Together to Drive Inflammation in Lupus

Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how the immune system is over-activated in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)....

LRA Statement: Research published in Nature advances understanding of possible underlying cause of Lupus

Statement in Response to Recent Nature Publication

The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) is encouraged by the recent study, “Interferon subverts an AHR–JUN axis to promote CXCL13+...

Community inspiration: Victoria Werth: "What drives me are the patients and the tremendous need for more research."

Inspired by Patient Need, Dermatologist Specializes in Cutaneous Lupus

Dr. Victoria Werth decided to focus her career on researching and treating cutaneous (skin) lupus erythematosus because she saw...

U.S. House of Representatives Passed Bill with $10 million for the Lupus Research Program

Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2025 Defense Appropriations bill. This bill includes $10...

Lupus ABC First Anniversary Meeting Celebrated Remarkable Year of Accomplishments

Progress Shared and Future Course Charted The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) is pleased to report that the Lupus Accelerating Breakthroughs...

Dan the Man Shares his M’s and C’s to Improve Your Lupus Journey

Known around lupus circles as Dan the Man, Nandan (Dan) Baruah is an advocate for all people with lupus....

Statement from the Lupus Research Alliance Related to Halsey’s Lupus Announcement

The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) expresses deep appreciation to the renowned singer and songwriter Halsey on sharing two powerful...