Condolences to the Jackson Family
Lupus LA would like to express its condolences to the family of Michael Jackson. The pop legend was a generous supporter of our mission to serve the needs of people with lupus and their families in Los Angeles and across southern California by raising awareness, conducting advocacy and community outreach, and supporting novel lupus research on the national level.
Michael Jackson and rheumatologist Allan L. Metzger, MD, a member of Lupus LA’s Medical Board, at the organization's "Evening of Light, Love and Laughter" gala on October 1, 2003.
We’re Launching Our First Teen Group!
2009 Orange Ball Honors Nancy Utley & Carole Bayer Sager
Featuring a Special Performance by Toni Braxton
Check out the excitement at this year’s Orange Ball
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Lupus LA Welcomes New Patient Services Manager |
Lupus LA Partners with HHS and the Ad Council to Launch National Lupus Awareness Campaign
New survey: 80% of young women in the U.S. say they have little or no knowledge of lupus
New Program to Help LA-area Families in Need
The S.L.E. Lupus Foundation's Emergency Grant Program in New York is coming to Los Angeles to assist local families afflicted with lupus and facing a crisis.
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Success of LA Researchers Spurs Millions in Additional $$ to Expand Lupus Work LA helps Lupus Research Institute secure $60 million from NIH and others |
Fueling Discovery in California and Beyond
Southern California and the nation are witnessing discoveries that may change the way people with lupus are diagnosed, treated, and live their lives as a result of bold, dynamic questions being asked by Lupus LA-supported Lupus Research Institute scientists.
Lupus Research Institute Launches Novel Studies in Human Lupus
Innovative research in human tissue to drive discovery of new therapies
Clinical Trials for Lupus Underway After Decades of Drought
Free Patient Education Campaign Urges Enrollment
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Listen to Lupus Experts on Trials Before Treatments |
Profound Immune System Discovery Opens Door to Halting Destruction of Lupus
Lupus Research Institute Funds Innovative Hypothesis and Scientific Breakthrough
Lupus Research Institute Discoveries Blaze New Paths to Understanding and Treating Lupus
Results Ripple through Field, Transform Research Outlook
Lupus Research Institute Advocacy Victory
New NIH Plan, Initiated by LRI Clarion Call, Brightens Horizon for Lupus Research
Human Genome's Lupus Drug Shows Success in Trials; Shares Jump
Lupus-Relevant Recovery Act Awards
Study: Bone-building drug blocks effects of steroids
Birth Control Pills Linked to Lupus Risk
NIH Recovery Act Program Opportunity for Faculty Development — $100 Million Reserved
Gene linked to lupus might explain gender difference in disease risk
Phase III Study of Rituxan in Lupus Nephritis Did Not Meet Primary Endpoint
Rituximab Reduces Kidney Inflammation in Patients with Lupus
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.
A message from Linda David, Executive Director
Every hour across this city, lupus drains so much—health, energy, hope, and a sense of control—from the lives of young women and others afflicted by this devastating disease.
But if there’s any place on the globe that can channel the innovative thinking, the wattage of Hollywood, and the creativity and passion for finding solutions to illness through action, I truly believe it’s Los Angeles.
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Support Groups in LA “If I can help someone else cope, it’s a good day.” |
In a Lupus Clinical Trial
Stacey, who is 48 and from Los Angeles, weighs the pros and cons of the process, and shares why she volunteered for a clinical trial.
Teen Group at Children’s Hospital of LA
Spanish Language Support Group
The Lupus Support Group at Cedars Sinai
A free monthly support group for lupus patients in the LA area
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Celebrity and Designer Handbag Auctioned at 6th Annual Hollywood Bag Ladies Luncheon Raises Over $300,000 for Lupus LA View photos » |
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Lupus LA Gives Angelinos an Opportunity to Learn from the Experts on Lupus The June 28th Saturday morning patient education conference drew over 100 people to hear about the latest research in lupus and rising prospects for better prevention and treatments. At the podium were some of the city’s finest lupus physicians and investigators. |
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Lupus LA’S 2008 Orange Ball Delivers Funds, Laughs and Music for a Much Needed Cause Movie Producer Lauren Shuler Donner and Grammy Award-Winning Artist Seal Receive Special Honors View photos » |
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Mary Norton Boutique Opening Supports Lupus Research 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 » |
