The LFA Research Program
The Lupus Foundation of America’s National Research Program is dedicated to Bringing Down the Barriers that have for decades obstructed basic biomedical, clinical, epidemiological, behavioral, and translational research on lupus. The LFA and its national network are committed to accelerating the pace of medical discovery in lupus with the clear goal of making clinical research more feasible. The LFA is directing its support toward areas of research where gaps in understanding of lupus exist and toward promising areas of study where other public and private organizations have not focused their efforts.
Using a comprehensive national three-pronged strategy, the LFA advances research on lupus by directly funding investigators through a peer-reviewed grant program, conducting special initiatives or collaborating with academic institutions or government agencies to address specific research objectives, and advocating for increased investment by federal and state governments and the nation's pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
Decades of Achievement
Since its inception, the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) has provided $23 million to support more than 400 grants to research scientists at nearly 100 leading academic and medical institutions throughout the nation. The LFA is proud and honored to have provided seed grants to many of the leading lupus researchers in the world. These grants have not only led to tens of millions of dollars in additional research, but have also contributed to many of the lupus-related scientific breakthroughs of the past several decades. LFA-funded Investigators have published in such prestigious peer-reviewed journals as Science, Nature, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Immunity, and Genes and Immunity.
LFA Research Grants, Fellowships, and Special Initiatives
The LFA National Research Program includes peer-reviewed grants, fellowships, investigator awards, and special research projects initiated by the LFA to address needs identified by the Medical-Scientific Advisory Council. Learn more about how LFA is advancing the medicine and science of lupus and providing research grants to lupus investigators.
Medical-Scientific Advisory Council
Decisions about the research program are guided by the LFA's Medical-Scientific Advisory Council (MSAC), which is comprised of thought leaders in lupus basic, clinical and translational research. Members of the MSAC bring a broad national perspective and annually establish the LFA's research priorities and identify specific initiatives, directing funds toward the most promising areas of research and scientific opportunity. Learn more about this group of lupus experts
Advocating for Lupus Research Funding
In addition to directly funding lupus investigators, the LFA is aggressively pursuing organization-wide strategies to greatly increase federal, state, and industry support for a robust medical research effort on lupus, and will continue to lead the way in facilitating extensive collaborations between the United States Congress, the National Institutes of Health, and our nation’s leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Learn more about how LFA is generating millions of additional dollars for lupus programs.
Help Fund Critical Areas of Research and Education
The LFA relies on the generous support of individuals, foundations, organzations and corporations who recognize LFA's importnat role as the national leader in lupus. Learn about the many ways you can help the LFA bring hope to individuals with lupus and their families.
Funding Opportunities for Lupus Investigators (Request for Applications)
The LFA annually issues Requests for Applications for specific areas of research as well as seeks applicants for fellowships and recognition awards. Learn more about funding opportunities for investigators working on lupus studies.
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