Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.

Only 2 weeks until the biggest giving day of the year! More information coming soon about how your #GivingTuesday donation can have double the impact. ?? Can't wait for December 3? Get ready for Giving Tuesday by checking out the different ways you and your family, friends and colleagues can support the fight to end lupus: https://buff.ly/3UTRh4U ??

The first person has been dosed in a phase 1 study of ADI-001, an investigational CAR T cell therapy, for lupus nephritis treatment. This study aims to evaluate the safety and tolerability of ADI-001, with preliminary data expected in 2025. Read the announcement in our latest Inside Lupus Research.

When Jena was diagnosed with lupus, her grandmother Jennifer worried about Jena’s dreams of college and volleyball. By finding the Lupus Foundation of America, they gained the support and community they needed. Now, Jena is starting college with hope for the future. ?? Your support empowers families like Jennifer and Jena to face lupus together. What brought you hope or gratitude this year? Drop a comment below!

Lupus Foundation of America President and CEO Louise Vetter, MS joined Comcast Newsmakers today to raise awareness of what #lupus is, including the importance of reducing time to diagnosis and what’s on the horizon in lupus research. Stay tuned for the full interview to be available on Xfinity soon!

Did you know? Lupus tends to be more severe in children than adults, often causing higher rates of organ damage. This #WorldChildrensDay, learn about the unique ways lupus impacts young people and how parents can support their child’s health journey. Discover resources, treatment options, and tips for managing symptoms here: https://buff.ly/3YWyvec

?? Attention Lupus Researchers! ?? The Lupus Foundation of America is offering grants for basic, translational, and clinical research studies. Be part of the next major breakthrough! Apply now to one of our 2025 grant opportunities for researchers at all career stages: https://buff.ly/492SSv4

This year's American College of Rheumatology Convergence Conference has come to a close! Catch all the lupus research highlights from #ACR24 in our latest blog post, featuring the biggest news in lupus drug development and disease management. Explore insights shared by top lupus experts at this year’s conference: https://buff.ly/3CKj2q4 #lupusresearch #lupus #LFAatACR

The Lupus Foundation of America presented new research at #ACR24 on our Strategies to Embrace Living with Lupus Fearlessly (SELF) program, an online tool that empowers people with lupus through skill-building and self-management resources. Conducted by Melissa French, Katie Carpenter, Dr. Joy Buie, Ph.D., MSCR, RN, Mary Crimmings, and Ashley Holden, M.Ed., CHES, the study highlights the social needs of SELF users and opportunities to expand its reach to younger, more diverse communities. Learn more about how our research is driving positive change for those living with lupus: https://buff.ly/3YRCHMr #LFAatACR

The Lupus Foundation of America is honored to receive the ARP President’s Choice Award for two of our #ACR24 posters about factors affecting interest in clinical trial participation and solutions to address racial and ethnic health disparities in lupus. Learn more about these and LFA's other research achievements featured at the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting:?https://lnkd.in/eKBWjUgH #LFAatACR #lupusresearch #clinicaltrials #healthdisparities

?? Announced today at #ACR24, the American College of Rheumatology's new guideline summary for screening, treating and managing #lupusnephritis (lupus-related kidney disease) offers evidence-based, expert recommendations for adults and children to help ensure people with #lupus receive the most effective and current care. Learn more about the guideline and how lupus affects the kidneys: https://buff.ly/4fQ8iVy LFA is proud to support the development of this guideline by providing valuable perspectives from people living with lupus who are enrolled in our Research Accelerated by You (RAY?) registry. #LFAatACR #kidneydisease