S.L.E. Lupus Foundation Logo
 Search:
Donate Join Volunteer Stay Informed
S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
About Lupus
About Us
Our Programs
Lupus News
Lupus Research
Events
Join Our Online Communities
Visit the S.L.E. Lupus MySpace page
Visit the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation's YouTube Page
Become a fan of the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation on Facebook
Families United for a Cure: View Our Latest Video
Shop for Lupus - Help the fight against lupus by shopping with us, at no extra cost!

Support Lupus through Givenik
 
Lupus Clinical Trials

Lupus Awareness Wristband

Support the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation's Efforts to Increase Lupus Awareness
 
Leading the Fight Against Lupus
For more than 35 years, the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation has helped people with lupus
and their families, funded lupus research,
and raised awareness of this chronic illness.
 
What is Lupus?
Learn lupus basics in
this section for people newly diagnosed with
the disease
Beyond the Basics
Find out more on the many ways that lupus affects the body
What's Happening in Lupus Research
Explore existing findings in new lupus prevention strategies, treatments, and a cure

What's New at the SLE Lupus Foundation

Condolences to the Jackson Family

The S.L.E. Lupus Foundation would like to express its condolences to the family of Michael Jackson. The pop legend was a generous supporter of the mission of the Foundation’s West Coast division, Lupus LA, in serving 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.

Looking Good, Feeling Good, and Beating the Lupus Body Blues

More than 100 New Yorkers came out for our 2nd Living Life Healthy with Lupus Day at Manhattan’s Hospital for Special Surgery on May 23rd

EHE International and the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation Celebrate Lupus Awareness Month in Rockefeller Plaza

The Ad Council’s “Could I Have Lupus?” PSA campaign featured in display window through May 31, 2009

NY Governor David Patterson proclaims May as Lupus Awareness Month

Read the proclamation »

Father Breaks Cycling Record To Honor Daughter’s Fight Against Lupus

Paradysz sets 416.09 miles as new 24-hour ride record at PA Velodrome

S.L.E. Lupus Foundation Honors Meredith Vieira at New York Bag Ladies Luncheon

Celebrity & designer bag auction and lunch raises nearly $175,000

Foundation visits Today Show to talk about raising lupus awareness

Foundation visits Today Show to talk about raising lupus awareness

Video »

S.L.E. Lupus Foundation 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

Opportunity for Lupus Investigators — NIH’s Recovery Act “GO” Grants

Live in New York? Make a Call for Lupus!

New York State is considering two important pieces of lupus legislation

Advocacy Results in Congressional Funding Of New National Lupus Health Education Program

Floating Among the Clouds in a Goodyear Blimp!

Organization’s Founder, Age 98, Crosses Wish Off ‘Bucket List’

Our Lupus Research News

Lupus Research Institute Launches Novel Studies in Human Lupus

Innovative research in human tissue to drive discovery of new therapies

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

More News »

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

 

More News »

Drug Development News »

Upcoming Events

Life Without Lupus

We’re an Official Charity Partner for the 2009 ING New York City Marathon!

Application and guidelines now available! Details »

Learn More About Lupus

Check Out Our New Support Groups »

  • Family Planning and Lupus
  • For Children with Lupus
  • For Partners of People with Lupus

Advice column: “Exercise and Lupus”

Guest column: “Massage for Lupus”

Lupus Cooperative of New York

Home Contact Privacy Policy Disclaimer Site Map Jobs Link To Us
Get Into The Loop
Life Without Lupus