Lupus Research Alliance

?? Sending a huge THANK YOU to all who joined us for the Lupus Research Alliance #BreakingThroughGala on Monday night at Manhattan’s historic Ziegfeld Ballroom. We are thrilled that we raised nearly $3 million which will support #lupusresearch programs! 500 people joined us as we recognized the Honorable Robert Wood Johnson, Founding Chairman of the Lupus Research Alliance and Hans Vestberg, Chairman and CEO of Verizon. A HUGE thank you to Emmy Award-winning host and bestselling author Tamron Hall for returning this year as the evening's emcee, and to GRAMMY nominated, genre-blending singer/songwriter and activist Halsey for performing an incredible set for the lupus community! The Lupus Research Alliance is incredibly thankful to the worldwide #lupus community for their ongoing support of the innovative research needed to deliver new treatments and a cure. Because of you, we are one step closer! Read more about the event here: bit.ly/41544Fd There’s still time to make a difference. Click here to contribute today—every gift counts! https://Bit.ly/LRAGala24

???? THANK YOU to all those showing support for the #lupuscommunity tonight at our annual #BreakingThroughGala! ????

You can help us reach our goal for the #BreakingThroughGala! ? Text to Pledge NOW to make an impact on #lupus research and progress: ?? 646-759-2572 ??Type Your Name/Company Name ??Amount of donation ??Send!

??TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT!?? We look forward to celebrating #lupusresearch and progress and honoring those who’ve made a significant impact in the lupus community at our #BreakingThroughGala tonight. Hosted by two-time Emmy Award-winning host and bestselling author Tamron Hall, the evening will feature touching stories, a special performance and more! If you’re unable to attend, you can still make a donation today to help us reach our goal. 100% of your donation goes to support #lupusresearch programs.? Learn more here: https://Bit.ly/LRAGala24

No single test can determine whether a person has lupus. The doctor will look at the entire picture — medical history, symptoms, and test results — to determine if you have #lupus. Here are a few ways to prepare for your visit with your health care provider.

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??Join us for an unforgettable evening at our annual #BreakingThroughGala!?? ? Date: Monday, November 25 ? Time: 6 p.m. ? Location: Ziegfeld Ballroom, NYC Get ready for a night filled with inspiring speeches, live entertainment, and a chance to make a difference in our community. ?? ??? Tickets are limited—grab yours today! Bit.ly/LRAGala2024 Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect, celebrate, and support #lupusresearch. #MakeADifference #Community #Fundraiser

?? Huge thanks to everyone that joined us at this year’s Virtual Walk with Us to Cure Lupus and helped raise vital funds for #lupusresearch! ??

?? IDEAL Initiative: New Clinical Research Funding Opportunity! ?? The IDEAL (Investigate Dietary Approaches for Lupus) Initiative, established by Lupus Therapeutics, the clinical research affiliate of the Lupus Research Alliance, is accepting applications. This RFA addresses the need for well-controlled studies assessing the impact of diet and microbiome on lupus. ?? Details Funding: Up to $500,000 each over two years Focus: Proof-of-concept pilot clinical study designed to evaluate the impact of diet on the lived experience of lupus Eligibility: Multidisciplinary teams focused on diet intervention with scientific and clinical outcome measures; encouraged to keep patients at the center and include patients as research partners ?? LOI Deadline: January 8, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET This is an opportunity to help transform lupus care. Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/3AIWcPg #LupusClinicalResearch #IDEALforLupus

?? New Developments in #Lupus Treatment At #ACR24, researchers shared preliminary findings on natural killer (NK) cell therapy, a potential “off-the-shelf” option for relapsed and refractory systemic #lupus erythematosus (#SLE). This innovative approach could offer new possibilities for patients living with lupus. ??Read more in an article by MedCentral, which features insights from Dr. Roberto Caricchio, FACR, who serves as Chair of the #LupusTherapeutics Lupus Clinical Investigators Network (LuCIN) Cell Therapy Advisory Group: https://lnkd.in/gBXGjT5b