The Role of Genetics in Lupus
Researchers have long known that lupus and other autoimmune disorders tend to run in families. However, the inheritance pattern...
Stories & News
Poor Dental Care Associated with Lupus
January 4, 2019
A study just published in Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology found that exposure to periodontal bacteria on the...
Association Between Lupus and Cancer
January 4, 2019
A new analysis published in Arthritis Research & Therapy found that SLE is associated with increased risk...
LRA Grantee Publishes Study on Diet in Lupus
December 22, 2018
Dr. Martin Kriegel and his colleagues at Yale University just published in Cell Host & Microbe an...
Lupus News Corner
Gala Brings Out Heavy Hitters
With The Honorable Michael R. Bloomberg, Lady Gaga, and Selena Gomez as honorary chairs, the...
Bold Initiatives … Tremendous Strides Breaking Through on Lupus Research
In 2018 the Lupus Research Alliance has taken daring chances, pursued bold initiatives, and made tremendous strides! We truly...
Breaking Through – Uncovering a Probable Cause of Lupus:
December, 2018
An innate — and lifelong — curiosity about the most complex, unresolved questions in medicine has served John...
5th Rally Against Lupus Raises $1+ Million for Lupus Research
November 30, 2018
This event is the brain child of Lupus Research Alliance Board member Nadeem Meghji, whose young niece suffers...
Learning to Self-Advocate in the Transition from Pediatric to Adult Lupus Care by Denita Perry
November 29, 2018
Making the transition from being a young person with lupus to an adult is something that many...
Potential New Lupus Treatment Outperforms Hydroxychloroquine in Animal Study
November 28, 2018
Anti-malaria drugs such as hydroxychloroquine are common treatments for arthritis and heat rash in patients with lupus....
Consumer Reports Names LRA Among Best for Giving
November 27, 2018
Lupus Research Alliance was named by Consumer Reports as one of the best five health organizations to donate to in 2018....
Empire State Building Lights Purple and Red for Lupus
November 19, 2018
The iconic Empire State Building lit up purple and red tonight in honor of the Lupus Research...