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Positive One-Year Results of PALS Program Published in Prestigious Rheumatology Journal

The clinical research affiliate of the Lupus Research Alliance, Lupus Therapeutics, announced successful results of the Patient Advocates for Lupus Studies (PALS) pilot study that were published in ACR Open Rheumatology. The study showed that 12 months after finishing the PALS program, participants’ knowledge about lupus clinical trials had increased significantly, and nearly half had […] Read More

Lupus Therapeutics Partners with AbbVie on Clinical Trial Recruitment Efforts in SLE Through LuCIN Lupus Clinical Trial Network 

The clinical research affiliate of the Lupus Research Alliance, Lupus Therapeutics, announced a partnership with AbbVie Inc. for the Phase 3 development of upadacitinib (RINVOQ®) as a potential treatment for people living with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Lupus Therapeutics will assist with recruiting participants to join the study, activation of each study site and engaging […] Read More

Believing in the Power of Research

Amy, Jon, and Mary Kay Bottorff Lupus Warrior LRA Supporters & Friends When her daughter Amy was diagnosed with lupus, Mary Kay Bottorff searched for two years before deciding to support the Lupus Research Alliance (LRA). That’s because she and her husband Jon know the power of research.  They had seen what it can do with […] Read More

The Lupus Research Alliance Walk with Us to Cure Lupus Takes Off at the Intrepid Museum

Thousands of supporters will join together Saturday, October 21 at the Intrepid Museum (formerly called the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum) to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) 2023 New York City Walk with Us to Cure Lupus. Registration remains open through Walk Day at www.lupuswalknyc.org. While the well-attended annual event is free, donations by Walkers […] Read More

Lupus Therapeutics PALS Program Expansion

Call for Individuals to Serve as a Trained Peer Educator Lupus Therapeutics, the clinical affiliate of Lupus Research Alliance, is pleased to announce the expansion of the highly successful Patient Advocates for Lupus Studies (PALS) pilot program with an exciting request for people who have clinical trial experience as well as a lupus diagnosis to […] Read More

Study Suggest Vitamin D Levels May Lower Lupus Disease Activity

A paper published in the European Journal of Clinical Investigation showed that vitamin D levels may help lower lupus disease activity. Conducted at Ajou University in Korea, the study evaluated lupus disease activity levels among participants during winter and summer.  They found that in both seasons, the percentage of people who had low lupus disease […] Read More

LRA Recommended by Top Charity Evaluators

September 5 is designated by the United Nations as the International Day of Charity – created to mobilize people “to help others through volunteer and philanthropic activities.” We hope you will recognize the day with a donation to the Lupus Research Alliance (LRA). Our mission at the LRA is to transform the lives of people […] Read More

New York Jets Go on the Offense to Tackle Lupus at 2023 Season Kickoff Luncheon

The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) is proud and grateful to have helped launch the upcoming football season at the New York Jets Annual Kickoff Luncheon. In addition to introducing super-star Aaron Rodgers and the 2023 team roster, the event spotlighted the worthwhile causes supported by the New York Jets including lupus research. With the backing […] Read More

Support Team Life Without Lupus at NYC Marathon

Are you looking for a challenge that can change people’s lives?  Help run lupus into the ground by supporting our Team Life Without Lupus! Team Life Without Lupus is the official competitive team of the Lupus Research Alliance, the largest private funder of lupus research in the world. Through our team, amateur athletes gain entry […] Read More

Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way to Leave Your Mark

August is National “Make-a-Will-Month” — the time when we are reminded of the importance of thinking ahead to leave your mark on the world with a meaningful legacy to your family and community. A will is the easiest and most effective means to ensure that you fully provide for the people you love and that […] Read More