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Lupus News Corner

Gala Brings Out Heavy Hitters With The Honorable Michael R. Bloomberg, Lady Gaga, and Selena Gomez as honorary chairs, the success of our annual gala on November 19, 2018 — Breaking through Lupus was practically guaranteed. It was an unforgettable, spectacular evening, which brought in $3.5 million for lupus research studies. These big names came […] Read More

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 are breaking through on many pioneering fronts of lupus research — thanks to the unwavering generosity of donors at all levels of support. Throughout the year, the brilliant scientists we brought to the table ushered in […] Read More

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 D. Mountz, MD, PhD, from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, well. For the past three decades he has made significant strides in piecing together some of the most […] Read More

2018 Distinguished Innovator Awardees Named by Lupus Research Alliance

NEW YORK, NY. December 20. The Lupus Research Alliance is proud to announce the 2018 recipients of the Dr. William E. Paul Distinguished Innovator Award in Lupus and Autoimmunity: Nir Hacohen, PhD (right) and Vijay Kuchroo, DVM, PhD (left). Dr. Hacohen is seeking better ways to treat lupus kidney disease, the major cause of illness and […] Read More

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 with lupus.  Together  with event Co-Chair Donald Provost and committee members Shannon Ching, Rachel Doyon, Andrea Drasites, and David O’Neill — Nadeem created a fun ping pong fundraising event at SPiN New York that has grown in size and stature every year. […] Read More

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. A new study by Target Identification in Lupus grantee Keith Elkon, MD, of the University of Washington, Seattle, and colleagues suggests that a new drug they designed works better than the commonly prescribed hydroxychloroquine in […] Read More

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. This blue-chip recognition is based on ratings by independent watchdog groups like BBB Wise Giving Alliance and CharityWatch. “Choosing charities by name alone is a mistake some donors make, and their money sometimes ends up […] Read More

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 Alliance 2018 Breaking Through Gala.  The larger-than-life tribute highlights the need for lupus research to develop new treatments and ultimately a cure for the millions worldwide living with this devastating disease. Read More

Patient Involvement: Let Your Story Become Part of CommUnity

Patient Involvement: Let Your Story Become Part of CommUnity The Lupus Research Alliance is pleased to invite you to join our new Lupus CommUnity Forum — a place to unite with others who face many of the same struggles you may have experienced. The Lupus CommUnity Forum is where you can discover what others are […] Read More

Studying Chemoattractants to Break New Ground in Lupus Research

November 15, 2018 Straightforward. Clear. Innovative. These words aptly describe the research that Jillian Richmond, PhD, of the University of Massachusetts Medical School at Worcester, MA, is conducting with a grant from the Lupus Research Alliance. She is looking for ways to stop lupus from damaging healthy tissue. But to attain a better picture of […] Read More