All the individuals who make up our community – the patients, their friends & family, research scientists, physicians, advocates, and Alliance staffers – are dedicated to improving the lives of people with lupus. Their personal stories provide a rich testament to the commitment, challenges, insights and accomplishments that give us hope, strengthen our community and motivate us to continue our important work.
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Meet our lupus warriors in a series of videos exploring their personal experiences with lupus. In this video we introduce Haley, who discusses her involvement with Lupus Research Alliance.
PlayMeet our lupus warriors in a series of videos exploring their personal experiences with lupus. In this video we introduce Dina, who discusses her road to diagnosis and why she has hope in the fu...
PlayMuch of our research focuses on discoveries that can lead to treatments to better address the debilitating effects of lupus while our funded scientists drive toward a cure. Fatigue is often cite...
PlayMeet our lupus superstars in a series of short films celebrating how they transcend lupus. In this film we introduce Genevieve, a young woman who finds a creative outlet in photography.
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PlayMeet our lupus superstars in a series of short films celebrating how they transcend lupus. In this film we introduce Cheryl, a pastor who finds her greatest comfort is helping others.
PlayMeet our lupus superstars in a series of short films celebrating how they transcend lupus. In this film we introduce Meredith, a happy fourth-grader who goes to school and even enjoys recessR...
PlayThe Wow Moment
“I went to a Lupus Research Alliance breakfast to hear what the researchers were saying and that was the wow moment for me,” describes Sarita Connelly. “ I’m very opt...
PlayThe 2017 Lupus Research Alliance Breaking Through Gala celebrated driving a new scientific era of pioneering innovation. The event honored Steve Burke, CEO, NBCUniversal, and Margaret Dowd, Imme...
PlayThe 2017 Los Angeles Walk and Rock Twilight Stroll to Cure Lupus took place on Saturday, March 4th at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA.
PlayThe Lupus Research Alliance proudly unveils its dynamic new logo for a dynamic new organization – articulating our bold vision – to Free the World of Lupus Through the Power of Scien...
PlayDr. Alana Levine answers common questions about lupus – What are Lupus Treatments? It’s Lupus Awareness Month and Dr. Alana Levine is here to answer common questions about lupus! In ...
PlayMack the Molecule is back with a quick tutorial about Lupus!
PlayPeople with lupus share how having the autoimmune disease has affected their quality of life.
PlayMeet our lupus warriors in a series of videos exploring their personal experiences with lupus. In this video we introduce Amy, who discusses her road to diagnosis.
PlayThe Lupus Research Alliance celebrates the strength, passion and optimism that marks people with lupus and those who love them this May. As we share the extraordinary stories of four lupus warri...
PlayMeet our lupus superstars in a series of short films celebrating how they transcend lupus. In this film we introduce Marla, who gave up a dance career and finds new meaning as a yoga and dance i...
PlayElizabeth, a parent of a child with lupus, shares her story.
PlayMeet Meghann Vaughn and learn more about her role at the Lupus Research Alliance.
PlayLupus researcher, Dr. Maria I. Kontaridis, discusses her research findings in a presentation at the 2016 Lupus Research Alliance Advancing Lupus Care Through Research and Advocacy conference.
PlayMeet Diomaris Gonzalez, the Lupus Research Alliance’s Director of Research Administration.
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