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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 rheumatologist Allan L. Metzger, MD
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

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.

Our Research News

Success of LA Researchers Spurs Millions in Additional $$ to Expand Lupus Work Success of LA Researchers Spurs Millions in Additional $$ 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

Listen to Lupus Experts on Trials Before Treatments 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

Lupus in the News

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

Letter from Dr. Stephen I. Katz: More Funding Opportunities related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)

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

Clinical trial is halted for lupus drug Riquent

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