News & Events index
- Lupus Foundation of America Announces Capability to Accept Cryptocurrencies
- Kids with Lupus Need Mental Health Support
- 2016 Lupus Insight Prize Presented to Dr. Ann Marshak-Rothstein
- 21st Century Cures Act Signed into Law
- Lupus Foundation of America Launches Online Lupus Registry
- Atacicept Study Data Shows Promising Results
- Aurina Announces Plans for Single Phase III Clinical Trial for Voclosporin
- New promising study results: Cognitive impairment in kids with lupus
- FDA Approves BENLYSTA as a Weekly Self-Administered Injection to Treat Lupus
- New Grants Announced to Support Research in Pediatrics and Underrepresented Communities
- In Treatment Adherence Study, Many Medicaid Beneficiaries Struggled to Stay on Medications
- Research on Infections Reveals Inequality Between the Sexes
- LFA-Funded Study Helps Expedite Drug Development
- Foundation Issues Request for Applications to Advance Research in Pediatric Lupus Nephritis
- Why it matters when celebrities go public about their lupus
- Voclosporin Clinical Study Achieves High Complete Remission Rates for Lupus Nephritis
- Study Shows American Indian and Alaska Native Populations Have a High Risk for Lupus
- Study Reveals Shockingly High Rates of Incorrect Lupus Diagnosis
- New Research!America Fact Sheet on Lupus
- 1st Anniversary of the First Open Access Online Research Journal Dedicated to Lupus
- Alexis Teixeira: Lupus in the fast lane
- LFA Research Improving Clinical Trial Design
- Lupus Impacts Asian/Pacific Islanders and Hispanics at Alarming Rates
- Alison Eckberg: Team Make Your Mark Champion
- Allie Gutshall: My Fight for Life
- It’s time to get connected
- Dan Walmer: Evolution of an Athlete
- Danica Winkley: Big Miles for a Big Purpose
- Encouraging Diversity in Clinical Trial Participation
- 10 of our favorite quotes from Fabulupus
- Finding Hope After Diagnosis
- Lupus Investigators Receive Prestigious Awards for Valuable Contributions in Research
- Exagen Announces Launch of Novel Biomarker PC4d Associated with Thrombosis in Lupus
- PARTNERS to Participate in $4 Million Research Study Comparing Stress Management Approaches
- Reducing Steroids Associated with Lower Healthcare Costs in Lupus Treatment
- Phase IIB Clinical Trial of Voclosporin Successfully Achieves Primary Endpoint
- New study results: Reducing burden of quality of life reporting for adolescents
- Danica Winkley: Running to Honor Her Sister
- For Someone You Love…
- Get Fit: The Summer to Start Anew
- Guest Blog: Climbing Kilimanjaro for Lupus Awareness
- Hispanic Heritage Month
- Ian Harding: Why I Support the Lupus Foundation of America
- Lorenzo Hall: Dancing Helps Me Express Myself
- Meet the Lupus Researcher Working to Save Children’s Lives
- Make Your Mark™ in the Fight Against Lupus
- Making a Positive Impact with Mom by My Side
- Man Surprises Girlfriend with Lupus with Proposal, Wedding in One Night
- Maurissa Tancharoen Whedon: A Little Miracle for Mother’s Day
- NFL Stars Auctioning Off Lupus Awareness Cleats
- Nicole Arceneaux: “I’ve finally decided I’m tougher than lupus”
- Nicole Kleinhen: Cartwheels for Cures
- A Faster Track to Lupus Treatments and Cures
- Putting PJs to Work
- Shannon Boxx: I want a cure
- Sharing the Journey
- Sharing the Journey: Allergy Season
- Sharing the Journey: Avoiding Raynaud’s During the Winter
- Sharing the Journey: Challenges to Eating Healthy
- Sharing the Journey: Explaining Lupus
- Sharing the Journey: Giving Thanks to…
- Sharing the Journey: Lupus Brain Fog
- Sharing the Journey: Managing Holiday Stress
- Sharing the Journey: New Year's Resolution
- Sharing the Journey: New Year’s Resolutions
- Sharing the Journey: Pediatric to Adult Care
- Sharing the Journey: Raising Lupus Awareness
- Sharing the Journey: Relationships
- Sharing the Journey: Research Participation
- Sharing the Journey: Social Support
- Sharing the Journey: Time Machine
- Sharing the Journey: Life Decisions
- Sharing the Journey: Healthy Habits
- The Kelly Report on Health Disparities in America
- We Remember Dr. Evelyn Hess – A Pioneer in Lupus Research
- National Institutes of Health Releases Plan to Expedite Lupus Treatments and Cures
- Access to Treatments
- Actor, Comedian, and Musician Nick Cannon Diagnosed with Lupus Nephritis
- Actor Ian Harding Takes on Role as Lupus Awareness Advocate
- Lupus Foundation of America Launches Online Lupus Support Community
- Black Women Develop Lupus at Younger Age with More Life-Threatening Complications
- BMJ and LFA Join Forces to Publish First Open Access Journal Dedicated to Lupus
- Campaign Empowers Young Women At-Risk for Lupus to Be Fierce and Take Control
- Lupus Foundation of America’s Collaboration in PARTNERS Seeks to Improve Pediatric Research and Care
- Corporations Partner to Facilitate Earlier Diagnosis of Lupus
- 2017 Appropriations Act Includes Support for Lupus Research
- Dr. Graciela S. Alarcón Receives Award Recognizing a Lifetime of Achievement in Lupus Research
- Dr. Bruce Richardson Receives Lupus Insight Prize Recognizing Outstanding Contribution in Research
- Dr. George Tsokos Receives Lupus Insight Prize Recognizing Outstanding Contribution in Research
- Dr. Mark J. Shlomchik Selected as the First Recipient of the Lupus Insight Prize
- 2016 Evening of Hope Honors Visionaries in the Fight Against Lupus
- New Global Survey Reveals Most People Have Serious Misconceptions about Lupus
- Hollywood Phenom Maurissa Tancharoen Whedon Fights Lupus
- In Memory of Marilyn Sousa
- Lupus Foundation of America Announces Dorothy Toran as Newest National Ambassador
- LFA Awarded Multi-million Dollar Grant to Build Lupus Awareness and Improve Quality of Life
- Lupus Foundation of America and BMJ Publish First Open Access Journal Dedicated To Lupus
- LFA Medical Director Honored by Medical Society
- The Lupus Foundation of America Receives Prestigious Advocacy Award From Research!America
- Los Angeles Chargers Star Antonio Gates to Promote Lupus Awareness with Custom Cleats
- Lupus Community Shares Views with FDA at Historic Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting
- Five New Research Studies Funded to Improve Quality of Life for People with Lupus
- Lupus Foundation of America Expands Medical-Scientific Staff
- Lupus Foundation of America named 2017 Distinguished Advocacy Organization
- Make Your Mark™ Turns Events into Fundraising Opportunities to Solve the Cruel Mystery of Lupus
- First-ever National Lupus Public Health Agenda Provides Roadmap to Improving Care and Treatment
- Online National Resource Center on Lupus Launched
- NIH Announces Partnership to Accelerate Development of New Treatments for Lupus & Other Diseases
- NIH Datasets Will Accelerate the Quest for New Lupus Treatments
- New Grant to Increase Minority Participation in Lupus Clinical Trials
- Lupus Groups to Host Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting
- Professional Soccer Player and Olympic Gold Medalist Shannon Boxx Scores New Goal As Lupus Awareness
- Researchers and Advocates Honored for Pioneering Efforts to End Lupus
- Selena Gomez announcement focuses attention on lupus’ mental health impact
- With announcement, Selena Gomez highlights mental health impact of lupus
- Lupus Foundation of America and EMD Serono Launch The ALPHA Project to Improve Future of Lupus Care
- Top Lupus Researchers Recognized For Exceptional Achievement
- Two Prominent Investigators Recognized For Their Achievements In Lupus Research
- "UNVEIL" Survey Reveals a Life Interrupted by Lupus
- WebMD: Nick Cannon Winning the War With Lupus
- We're partnering with The Mighty!
- Major Lupus Stem Cell Study Receives Funding
- FDA Grants Fast Track Status for Neovacs’ study of IFNα Kinoid in Lupus
- Study Leads to a New Approach for Evaluating the Effectiveness of Experimental Therapies
- New Study: Predicting Risk of Miscarriage During First Trimester
- Study Supports Alternative Method for Estimating Treatment Effects in Clinical Trials
- Mallinckrodt and the LFA Present Data from Survey of Over 1,500 Individuals with Self-Reported Lupus
- Mid-stage Clinical Trial of DZP Misses Primary Endpoint
- Lupus Foundation of America Announces Collective Data Analysis Initiative Results at EULAR 2016
- Lupus Foundation of America Appoints Stevan Gibson as President
- Make Your Mark: Hudson Valley Walks to Fight Lupus
- Here Comes the Sun (and Your Photosensitivity)
- Kendall Eilerman: Fundraising Champion
- Kevin Davis: Walking for a Purpose
- Learn How Our Research on Lupus Kidney Disease Helps Patients Now!
- Lupus in Lights
- New Guidance on Sun Safety
- Lupus: The Musical
- Kylie Katz: “I won’t let lupus define who I am”
- Make Your Mark With Pokemon Go
- Michigan Nurse Sees the Devastating Effects of Lupus First-Hand
- Minority Health Disparities Impact People with Lupus
- About the National Lupus Advocacy Summit
- New Year, New Education Series
- My Wish: No More Families Torn Apart by Lupus
- Painting with a purpose
- Pennsylvania Woman with Lupus Wins Dress Designed by Project Runway Winner
- PhRMA Research and Hope Awards
- Progress Toward a Life Free of Lupus: 2015 Top Ten Achievements in Research, Education and Advocacy
- Regulations for Off-Label Drugs Must Change
- Rick Lyons: Walking Toward Hope
- Rodeilyn Rosario: A Special Proposal
- Shannon Small: Walking Toward Acceptance
- Shemiah Sanchez: Against All Odds
- 6 Sensible Sunscreen Tips
- Taking Control of Your Health: Why Lupus Awareness Matters
- The 365th Day
- What Does Research Mean to You?
- Youth Advocates Shine at Evening of Hope Gala
- 2012: A Year of Achievement in Lupus Research, Awareness and Support
- Bill Providing $13 Million for Lupus Signed into Law
- BREAKING NEWS: Update on Lupus Funding and Health Care Reform
- World Lupus Federation Launched to Rally Global Lupus Groups for Awareness and Advocacy
- Woman with Lupus to Receive Life-Changing Transplant
- LFA-Supported Researchers Share Promise for Future Lupus Treatments and Cure
- World Premier Rheumatology Meeting Inspires Hope
- People With Lupus Deserve Access to Full Range of Medications Under Affordable Care Act
- Dr. Bruce Richardson Selected as the Second Recipient of the Lupus Insight Prize
- Lupus Community Prepares to Host Landmark Event to Drive Lupus Therapy Development
- $5 Million for Lupus Research Passes Second Critical Hurdle
- Congress Set to Approve $13 Million for Lupus
- Lupus Foundation of America Applauds Congressional Action to Expand Lupus Research
- Congressional Lupus Caucus Launched in U.S. House of Representatives to Advance Awareness of Lupus
- Free Yourself From Pain... It's Pain Awareness Month
- Inactivity, Isolation and Impact on Daily Life are Top Concerns for People Living with Lupus
- Musician and Philanthropist Julian Lennon to Elevate the Global Profile of Lupus
- Foundation Responds to Eli Lilly and Company’s Release of Data from Clinical Trial of Tabalumab
- Low Public Understanding of Lupus Hinders Progress
- Lupus Activists Urge Congress to Support Research Funding, Access to Quality & Affordable Care
- Lupus Foundation of America Addresses Lupus Communication Gaps
- Lupus Highlighted in New Congressional Report on Health Disparities
- Findings Advance Development of New Treatments and Tools to Manage Lupus
- Mortality in Lupus: The Untold Story
- Announcing a New Initiative to Improve Health and Quality of Life
- Changes Ahead for the Nutrition Facts Label
- Lupus Research Highlights from 2018 ACR Meeting
- LFA Statement on Administration’s Proposed International Pricing Index Model
- Swim, Bike, Run – Doing Anything He Can To Help End Lupus
- Sarah - Diagnosed Age 17
- Joslyn - Diagnosed Age 16
- Amarissa Mauricio: A Fighting Spirit
- Dan: The Long Road to Diagnosis - and Acceptance
- Gaining More by Giving Back
- We Can and Will Solve the Cruel Mystery
- Jadian - Diagnosed Age 23
- Brett - Diagnosed Age 17
- Award Supporting Early Career Scientists Aims to Reduce Future Shortage of Lupus Researchers
- Dr. Joan Merrill: Championing New Treatments for Lupus
- Jackie Brown: Shining a Light on Lupus
- 'Beating the Winter Blues Canvas' Painting and Presentation
- Victoria Gibbs: The long road to diagnosis
- Audrey Ayala: Lifeline for a Warrior
- Bonnie Kassel: “Taylor-made” reason to take a stand
- Toni Grimes: Retired - and Still Making a “Major” Difference
- Josie Pearce: Finding Acceptance and Support
- Fresh Air and Fundraising, for the Love of her Mom
- A special bond: Actor Ian Harding supports his mom through lupus advocacy
- Barbara - Diagnosed Age 18
- Foundation Representatives Help Launch New $5M Lupus Research Program at Department of Defense
- Cindi - Diagnosed Age 22
- LFA Appoints Stevan W. Gibson as President and CEO; Dr. Susan Manzi Elected Board Chair
- Looking Forward: Leadership Transition
- Lupus Experts Present Consensus Proposals to FDA for Advancing Clinical Trials and Health Outcomes
- Exagen Diagnostics and CareFirst Team Up to Study AVISE Lupus Test
- DOD Releases Pre-Announcement of FY 2018 Lupus Research Funding Opportunities
- Join Us in Moving Research Forward
- International Survey Shows Low Global Understanding About Lupus
- Major Lupus Stem Cell Study Receives Additional Funding from the National Institutes of Health
- LFA-Funded Research Studies Continue to Reap Benefits for People with Lupus
- New Study Finds Lupus is a Leading Cause of Death Among Young Women
- Senate Committee Advances Funding for Lupus Research
- House Passes Bill to Provide $5 Million for the Lupus Research Program
- LIFELINE Grant Recipient Secures $6.7 Million from NIH for Lupus Research
- House Committee Spending Bill Delivers Win for Lupus Research
- Department of Defense Announces Lupus Research Program Awardees
- Lupus Scientist Receives Prestigious Award; Young Investigator also Recognized for Contributions
- Lupus Foundation of America Supported Grant Finds Lupus is an Unrecognized Cause of Death in Women
- Barbara Bush: A Tribute to Her Support of People with Lupus
- New Study Seeks to Determine Effectiveness of Synthetic Cannabinoid in Relieving Joint Pain in Lupus
- UPDATED 3/23 - Lupus Advocates Boost Funds for Lupus Research in Omnibus Appropriations Bill
- Mallory Nwaokai: Making Her Mark in 2018
- The Lupus Foundation of America Elects Two New Members to its National Board of Directors
- House Committee Approves Funding of Critical Lupus Programs
- LFA Studies Reveal Disparities in Care of Minority Patients and the Role of PCP’s in Care Management
- President Signs Bill Providing $14 Million for Lupus Research
- House Sends Lupus Research Funding to President’s Desk
- President George W. Bush Attends Medicare Part D 15th Anniversary Summit
- Highlights of the Medicare Part D 15th Anniversary Summit
- Six Young Scientists Receive Award to Build the Next Generation of Lupus Researchers
- Walking for Herself and for Every Person Fighting
- Lupus Foundation of America Responds to Release of Data from Trial of Anifrolumab
- Senate Passes Legislation for Lupus Research Funding
- Tiana - Diagnosed Age 29
- Living an active life despite lupus
- Making a Difference to Honor His Mom
- Advocates and Leaders Honored for their Outstanding Efforts to End Lupus
- Eduardo Xol created a zen retreat for his sister living with lupus
- Cindy Coney: Finding the energy to play
- Josie Pearce: Finding the power to stay positive
- Brittany Wolf: From patient to provider
- Sharing the Journey: Tips for Staying Healthy During Flu Season
- Valentina Vergati: Lupus means more than textbooks can tell you
- Her diagnosis brought them closer
- Sharing the Journey: Explaining Lupus to Others
- Jessica and Jen: A friendship strengthened by disease
- Jessica Kundapur and Jodie Nimigon-Young: How to be fabulupus
- Joy Cameron: Shine your light
- Julian Lennon and Lucy’s legacy
- Five things you can do right now to jump start a healthier you
- The hunt for biomarkers of lupus activity in the kidneys
- Ask a Health Educator
- Doctors who treat children with lupus
- Parenting and back to school
- Points to consider before agreeing to participate in research
- How Selena Gomez’s lupus led to a kidney transplant
- Self-esteem survival skills
- Preventive health tips for young adults with lupus
- Sherrie H. - Diagnosed Age 45
- Jordin P. - Diagnosed Age 13
- Walk to End Lupus Now CT Greater Hartford
- Angela P. - Mother of Lupus Warrior
- Patient Stories
- In Loving Memory of Marco
- Lupus Research Heartland
- Matching Gifts
- Contact us today
- My Lupus Journey
- Research, Advocacy Support – A Look Back at 2018
- Continuing Medical Education through Medscape
- Research Affirms Importance of Multi-Ancestry Participation in Lupus Clinical Trials
- Community Ambassadors Share Awareness Across the Northeast
- New Study Assesses Shingles Frequency in People Receiving CYC and Steroids
- Nick Cannon, Lupus Warrior
- Donation Page
- Study Identifies Largest Contributors to Fatigue Among People with Systemic Lupus
- Clinical Trial Reports Omalizumab Associated with Improvement in Lupus (SLE) Disease Activity
- Participate in Investigator-Initiated Studies
- Study Shows that Control of Heart Health Can Improve Pregnancy Outcomes in Women with Lupus
- Health Fairs and Community Events
- Study Shows Need for More Cardiovascular Disease Assessment and Treatment Among People with Lupus
- Study Shows Rituximab May Be Effective at Treating Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
- Study on Belimumab Therapy Provides Further Guidance on Use for People with Lupus
- New Partnership with Alianza – Gilbert Motorsports to Drive Lupus Awareness
- Study on Cenerimod for Treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Enrolls First Patient
- Sharing the Journey: Hope in the New Year
- Scarlett S. - Diagnosed Age 3
- Walk to End Lupus Now™ 2020: Fayetteville
- Walk to End Lupus Now™ 2020: Triangle
- Walk to End Lupus Now™ 2020: Charlotte
- New Disease Outcome Tool for Lupus Activity Measurement
- Save The Date
- Ohio Lupus Walk
- Thank you Corpus Christi for being part of the 2020 VIRTUAL Walk to END Lupus Now event
- 2019 Atlanta Walk to End Lupus Now
- Study Identifies New Measure for Distinguishing Infection in People with Lupus
- Understanding Fatigue in Lupus: Study Promotes Looking Beyond Skeletal Muscle
- 2019 Montclair State University, Walk To End Lu?us Now -tm
- New Study Identifies Potential New Targets for Improving Heart Health in People with Lupus
- Lupus Awareness Day - February 27, 2019
- The BLUR App Shares Lupus Awareness
- Online Courses for People with Lupus
- Study Finds Better Outcomes with Belimumab Therapy for People with Lupus
- Announcing the Southern California Region and Website
- Walk to End Lupus Now - Milwaukee
- Walk to End Lupus Now Delaware
- Applications Open for 2019 Lupus Research Grants
- Vielka Y. - Diagnosed Age 29
- A New POC Study Shows Positive Results and Supports Further Investigation into Stem Cell Research for Lupus
- Ashley L. - Diagnosed Age 26
- Deb N. - Diagnosed Age 26
- Donate
- Support Groups
- Black Children with Lupus Exhibit Higher Incidence of Pericardial Effusion
- Safety of Long term use of Hydroxychloroquine Therapy Further Verified for People with Lupus
- SLE Self-Help Course, April 2019
- Lupus and Foundation Key Messages
- The Expert Series: Becoming a Self-Advocate
- Wondering if it is lupus? (brochure)
- Q&A: medical marijuana (cannabis) and lupus
- Jamie W. - Diagnosed Age 21
- New Study Reviews the Determinants of Pregnancy Outcomes in Women with Lupus Nephritis
- Katie A. - Diagnosed Age 17
- Be a Lupus Awareness Month Corporate Partner
- Assessment of Lupus Activity Measurement Tools Reveals Challenges and Opportunities for Improvement
- Advocates From Across the Country Urge Congress to Support Lupus Research Funding
- Ask The Experts - Lupus and Overlapping Connective Tissue Disease- December 11, 2019
- Sharing the Journey: Rest and Relaxation
- Lupus Foundation of America Grant Applications Supporting Next Generation of Lupus Scientific Leaders Now Open
- Mike M- Diagnosed Age 43
- Large Scale Analysis of Data Provides Valuable Insights into the Impact of Lupus on Quality of Life
- Donna L. - Diagnosed Age 65
- Jody S. - Diagnosed Age 61
- Lupus Foundation of America Recognizes National Advocates
- Discover the Latest on Lupus Research
- Support Lowering Patient Costs at the Pharmacy Counter
- Help End Lupus and Win a Chance to Visit the Set of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
- Raise Lupus Awareness this May
- Lupus Awareness Month Toolkit
- Resistant Hypertension in People with Lupus Associated with Higher Risk of Mortality
- The Expert Series: Lupus and Heart Health
- Lupus Awareness Month
- CAR-T Cells in Mice Models with Lupus
- National Lupus Partners Network
- Colleen H. - Diagnosed Age 37
- 13th International Congress on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - LUPUS 2019
- Moving and Grooving to End Lupus
- Chinese Males with Lupus Found to Have Lower Survival Rates than Women
- New Treatment for Autoimmune Inflammatory Diseases Begins Phase 1 Trial in Australia
- Research Community Calls for Updates to EULAR Recommendations for Lupus Management
- Fundraising Tips from Top Walkers
- Lupus Foundation of America Comments in Support of Administration’s Plan to Reform Part D Rebate System
- May Lupus Awareness Month 2021
- Department of Defense Releases Pre-Announcement of FY 2019 Lupus Research Funding Opportunities
- Physical Exercise and Psychological Interventions Complement Usual Medical Care in Lupus
- Lupus Awareness Month
- Put On Purple Day 2021 Heartland Chapter
- Get Social & Spread Awareness 2021
- Put On Purple
- Lupus Awareness Month Toolkit
- Understanding
- US in Lupus: Tools and resources for managing lupus
- World Lupus Day Rally
- New Research Sheds Light on Cellular Fluctuations in Pregnant Women with Lupus
- Kidney Biopsies Analysis Helps to Accelerate Discovery of New Treatments for Lupus Nephritis
- Educating the Public Through Lupus@Work
- Starbucks: Helping to End Lupus One Cup at a Time
- Dawn Caster, MD, FASN
- Christie Bartels
- Maria Dall'Era, MD
- Nicole Fett, MD
- Diane L. Kamen
- Gary S. Gilkeson, MD
- Lupus Foundation of America Provides Voice for Childhood Lupus Community at CARRA Meeting
- Patricia Davidson
- Researchers Find Possible Risk Sequence Leading to Thrombosis in Lupus
- Breaking News: FDA Approves Use of Benlysta for Children and Teens with Lupus
- Lupus Warrior Corner
- 2019 Lupus Awareness Survey Summary
- Lupus Foundation of America Survey: More than Half of Americans Lack Awareness, Understanding of Lupus
- LupusAwareness2021
- Put on Purple Day - May 21, 2021
- Thirty-One Faces of Hope: Josh Davis
- Cut A. - Diagnosed Age 38
- Thirty-One Faces of Hope: Donna Ardolino
- Carotid Ultrasound Assessments Lead to Identification and Reclassification of Cardiovascular Risk in People with Lupus
- Bone Protein Found to Reflect Lupus Disease Activity and Renal Involvement
- House Committee Approves Funding for Federal Lupus Programs
- Thirty-One Faces of Hope: Cheryl Hall
- Robert M. - Diagnosed Age 26
- Lakita G. - Diagnosed Age 15
- Thirty-One Faces of Hope: Jody Lamb
- Thirty-One Faces of Hope: Destini and Chandra Alphabet
- Ask The Doctor: Lupus & Nutrition, the presentation
- Samantha S. - Diagnosed Age 18
- Aleah M. - Diagnosed Age 9
- Krystyn S. - Diagnosed Age 17
- Kelly T. - Diagnosed Age 36
- Thera H. - Diagnosed Age 19
- Sharing the Journey: Telling Others About Lupus
- Thirty-One Faces of Hope: Q. Simone Cole
- Thirty-One Faces of Hope: Kelli Williams
- Thirty-One Faces of Hope: Chris Reed
- Stretch to End Lupus
- Sister Brew Afternoon Tea
- Sister Brew Afternoon Tea
- House Defense Subcommittee Doubles Funding for Lupus Research Program
- Thirty-One Faces of Hope: Aleta McLean
- Elizabeth A. - Diagnosed Age 22
- Microbiome Composition Influences Autoantibody Development in Lupus
- Thirty-One Faces of Hope: Vi-Vi Nguyen
- Thirty-One Faces of Hope: Callie Payne
- Thirty-One Faces of Hope: Antonette Currie
- Thirty-One Faces of Hope: Brooklyn Sumbry
- Study Confirms Coronary Artery Disease and Lupus Nephritis Connection, Plus Class Association
- Christina O. - Diagnosed Age 31
- 2020 GBQ - Golf, Beer, BBQ
- Study Finds Lupus Manifests Differently and More Severely Among Racial and Ethnic Groups
- Study Finds Lupus Nephritis Care Across Clinical Settings May Be Good, but Not Equal
- New Research Indicates Retinoblastoma Autoantibodies Protect Against Lupus Nephritis
- Sharing the Journey: June 2019
- Study Shows Gazyva® May Offer Potential New Treatment for Lupus Nephritis
- House of Representatives Approves $17.5 Million in Lupus-Specific Funding
- 20th Anniversary Links for Lupus Golf Tournament
- Summer Youth Activity Day - July 24, 2019
- People with Lupus Help Guide Development of the Lupus Foundation of America’s Disease Activity Measure – LFA-REAL
- How lupus affects your body: An overview
- Instagram Links for @LupusOrgSoCal
- Self-Management Programs May Support African American Women Living with Lupus
- ColumbusWalkSponsorship
- Criteria for Clinical Trials Present Challenges in Accurately Representing Lupus Nephritis Patients
- UV exposure: What you need to know
- Study Confirms Urgent, Unmet Needs in Childhood-Onset Lupus
- 2021 Congressional District Meetings
- Study Explores How One’s Genes May Guide Future Lupus Diagnosis and Care
- LFA Statement on the Administration's Decision Not to Move Forward with Proposed Rebate Reforms in Medicare Part D
- Certain Factors of Treatment and Disease Activity Can Lead to Serious Infections in People with Lupus
- Study Shows Care at Dedicated Lupus Clinics may Improve Quality of Life
- Emerging Functional MRI Technology May Help with Early Diagnosis of Lupus
- Promising Genetic Research May Detect Lupus Earlier
- Potential Ground-Breaking Trial for Treatment of Lupus Completes Phase 2a
- Team of the Week
- Houston Chevron Marathon - January 19, 2020
- Summer Interns Learn About Lupus & Further Their Careers
- Foundation Grantee Provides Update on Study on Vascular Health in Children
- Federal Agency Grants Award to Fast Track Research of New Lupus Disease Activity Measurement Tests
- Ariane N. - Diagnosed Age 25
- Sarah B. - Diagnosed Age 32
- Lupus Education Conference
- Shareable Toolkit
- Potential New Treatment for Lupus Begins Trial Phase 1b/2a
- Sharing the Journey: Helpful Resources
- Barry N. - Diagnosed Age 30
- Online Programs and Resources
- The Expert Series: Vaccine Safety
- When It Comes to Biologics, Researchers Find Patient Education is Needed
- BMW of West Houston Launch Event and The Fashion for A Cause Show-October 17, 2019
- Emily S. - Diagnosed Age 24
- Walk to End Lupus Now Des Moines
- Could it be Lupus?
- Veronica M. - Diagnosed Age 20
- Lupus Education Conference
- Summer 2019 Gina M. Finzi Fellows
- Fellowship Program Awards Young Scientists, Paves Way for Future Lupus Researchers
- Filmmaker Kazy Tauginas to Kick Off 2019 Lupus Loop
- Emergency Disaster Kit
- Investigators Identify Antibody Biomarkers That May Improve Outcomes for Pregnant Women with Lupus
- Janay T. - Diagnosed Age 15
- Giving Tuesday
- ALPHA Project: Diversity of Lupus Signs and Symptoms Identified as Major Challenge
- Lupus Diagnosis...Now What? A presentation by Wendy Rodgers
- Clinical Trials, a presentation by Svetlana Semenova, PhD, Parexel
- Dr. Luis Vilá
- Lupus Life Tips™
- 2019 Gary S. Gilkeson Career Development Award (CDA) Recipients
- More People are “Googling” about Lupus across the Globe
- 'A Little Help From My Friends' Canvas Painting and Lupus 101 Presentation
- Amber D. - Diagnosed Age 17
- The Purple Ball
- New Year Rings In New Hope for People Affected by Lupus
- Florida Lupus Ambassador Program
- Academic-Community Partnerships may be Key to Disseminating Lupus-Related Information to African American Communities
- WalkSponsorship
- Epiphany T. - Diagnosed Age 23
- Emily Von Scheven
- Livestream to End Lupus
- Longer-Term Use of Plaquenil Protects Against Lupus Flares
- Some with Lupus may be Misclassified, Undiagnosed, and Overlooked for Clinical Trials due to Misleading Lab Reports
- ALPHA Project: Addressing Top Drug Development Barriers
- Kathryn Wierenga
- Erica Crosley
- Children with Lupus Nephritis in Countries with Limited Resources Exhibit High Infection-Related Mortality Rates
- New Blood Tests May Support Monitoring – and Ultimately Improve Outcomes – for Kids with Lupus
- Lupus Advocates and Corporate Leaders Honored at Annual Evening of Hope Gala
- Jennifer Ra
- Emily Littlejohn, D.O., M.P.H.
- New Research Yields Consensus on 25 Adverse Events People with Lupus Can Avoid through Ambulatory Care
- Research Event Focuses on Importance of Diversity in Lupus Clinical Studies
- Lupus Foundation of America Announces Development of Next Generation Data Platform to Advance Lupus Research
- The Aspirin Response of Two Genes may Indicate Risk of Complications in Pregnant Women with Lupus
- Lupus Foundation of America Develops Online Self-Care Management Programs to Empower People with Lupus
- 2019 Giving Campaign
- Voclosporin Shows Promise as Potential New Treatment for Lupus Nephritis
- Rebecca H. - Diagnosed Age 31
- Resources
- Monumental Treatment Breakthrough for Lupus Kidney Disease
- Funded Research in Childhood Lupus
- People with Lupus May Focus Most on Fatigue and Pain When Assessing Their Disease Activity
- NFL Stars Take Lupus Awareness to the Football Field
- Sharing the Journey: Health Goals for the New Year
- National Lupus Advocacy Summit
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- Register Now for the 2020 National Lupus Advocacy Summit
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- Give STL Day 2020
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- LFA Receiving Positive Responses from Key Stakeholders Impacting Hydroxychlorquine Supply during Coronavirus Pandemic
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- Thirty-One Faces of Hope - 2020
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- A Message from The President & CEO: Standing in Solidarity with Black Americans
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- Muskingum County Resources
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- Letter From the New Chair of the Board
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- 2020 Year-in-Review
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- Hydroxychloroquine May Pose Greater Eye-health Risk to People with Lupus Nephritis and Obesity
- 2021 Digital Lupus Advocacy Summit
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- The COVID-19 Vaccine and Lupus Q & A
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