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Lupus warrior Salathiel
SALATHIEL
Diagnosed at 17

UV Safety Matters

Photosensitivity affects up to 70% of people with lupus — and UV light from the sun and indoor sources can trigger serious lupus symptoms. This UV Awareness Month, learn how to protect yourself.

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Attack lupus from all angles

Our comprehensive approach goes beyond research grants to focus on three critical goals: identify the causes of lupus, discover better ways to control symptoms, and ultimately find pathways to a cure.

money
$768 mil

Secured in federal research funding for lupus in the past five years

microscope
500+ grants

and fellowship awards to lupus investigators

up
40+ years

of driving achievement of lupus research milestones

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