Major Report to Congress by Secretary of Health and Human Services Documents Need for National Lupus Health Education Program
New report resulting from Lupus Research Institute’s congressional advocacy describes state of lupus research, impact of disease, and barriers to care
Lupus LA’s Research Partner Announces 2009 Novel Research Grants
Two LA-Area Grants in the $3.6 Million Awarded to Drive Innovative Science in Lupus and Autoimmunity
Lupus Research Institute: Benlysta™ trial results in an historic research breakthrough and victory for people with lupus
Second successful phase III trial points to the first new lupus treatment in over 50 years
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Congratulations to California Scientist Greg Barton, PhD! American Association of Immunologists’ Biosciences Investigator Award For Outstanding Early-Career Research Contributions to the Field of Immunology |
More Good News for Lupus at the American College of Rheumatology Meeting
Human Genome Sciences and GlaxoSmithKline Report Details of First Positive Phase 3 Clinical Trial for Lupus
Sisters Helping Sisters
Study in Sisters of Women with SLE
Enrollment begins nationwide
The Lupus Drug Gold Mine
After decades of dead ends scientists find new treatments
Twin Epigenetics Study IDs Methylation Differences in Lupus
ImmuPharma PLC: Encouraging Final Phase IIb Results Seen with LUPUZOR(TM) in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Greatest Benefits Seen in Patients with Moderate to Severe Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Lupus LA, the West Coast division of the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation founded by renowned physician and author, Daniel J. Wallace, MD, serves the needs of people with lupus and their families in Los Angeles County and across southern California. Lupus LA raises awareness, conducts advocacy and community outreach, and supports novel lupus research on the national level.
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Volunteers of the Year! Our incredible volunteers help keep our office organized and are crucial to the success of our fundraising efforts and support groups. |
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The Rescue Not many people understand lupus or how one’s life changes with a chronic illness. But animals, with their mysterious sixth sense, can divine even more than the most sensitive humans. |
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Board Member Spotlight: The Cowans “We are so very fortunate to have Lupus LA, where we can channel our need to help our daughter and others who endure the unpredictable nature of lupus.” |
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Fight the Flu Q & A |
Advice Column: “Exercise and Lupus”
Spanish Language Support Group
The Lupus Support Group at Cedars Sinai
A free monthly support group for lupus patients in the LA area
New Support Groups for 2010
Adult Support Group in Sherman Oaks
Adult Support Group in the Inland Empire
Pediatric Support Group at CHLA
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7th Annual Bag Ladies Luncheon Raises More Than $350,000 2009 Honorees included Melissa Joan Hart & Janice Arouh Photos » |
| Lupus Research Institute Goes to Washington LRI Advocacy Day on the Hill Promotes Health Care Concerns of Lupus Patients |
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| Teens Connect at New Support Groups | |
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2009 Orange Ball Honors Nancy Utley & Carole Bayer Sager Featuring a Special Performance by Toni Braxton View photos » |
Lupus LA is the West Coast division of the New York-based S.L.E. Lupus Foundation. For more than 35 years, the Foundation has helped people with lupus and their families, funded lupus research, and raised awareness of this chronic illness. Learn More » |
Pioneering Discovery to prevent, treat and cure lupus. The Lupus Research Institute (LRI)—the country’s only nonprofit organization singularly devoted to novel research in lupus—champions innovation, encourages scientific creativity and risks exploring uncharted territory to bring new scientific solutions to the complex and dangerous autoimmune disease of lupus. Learn More » |
