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Pioneering Discovery to Cure Lupus

The world’s leading private supporter of innovative research in lupus, the LRI champions scientific risk-taking in the hunt for solutions to this complex and dangerous autoimmune disease. Midwest determination, hard work, and innovation through affiliate LRI Chicago helps get the job done!

Why we support lupus research

“When our child was diagnosed over 30 years ago, we were given little hope. We thank the LRI for funding the novel lupus research which we believe will finally defeat this dreadful disease.”

– Lynn Brewer (Palatine, IL)

Our Discoveries & News

Friday, December 23, 2011

LRI Congratulates U.S. Congress for Passing Omnibus Bill HR 2055 Appropriating $1 Million to Lupus Medical Education

Legislation approved by White House Today Addresses Early Lupus Diagnosis and Treatment

Saturday, December 17, 2011

LRI Commends U.S. Congress for Meeting Urgent Need for Lupus Medical Training with $1 Million Appropriation in Omnibus Bill

Funding Aims to Improve Lupus Diagnosis and Treatment

Monday, November 21, 2011

S.L.E. Lupus Foundation Hosts “Life Without Lupus Gala 2011: A Night at the Museum”

Honoring U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg & Mrs. Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg, and Daniel J. Wallace, MD, Founder, Lupus LA

Chicago Happenings—Join In!

Karaoke for a Cure
Monday, June 13th, 2011
Three Peas Art Lounge, Chicago

Researchers at Chicago Dinner Speak Passionately of Hurdles and Advances in Lupus Discovery

Wild Orchid Fashion Show Raises Awareness for LRI Chicago
Architectural Artifacts Museum featured models walking the runway in Chicago designer fashions.

Chicago Marathon Runner Raises Funds for “Life Without Lupus”
Kelly Solijacich ran for friend and Young Leadership Council member Dina Thachet and raised over $4,000!

Charity Bartending Event Raises Much-Needed Funds for Lupus Research
Close to $1,000 raised at Nisei Lounge—in under 2 hours!

LRI’s Midwest Researchers Drive Discovery

Marcus Clark, MD

Marcus Clark, MD
University of Chicago

Mariana J. Kaplan, MD

Mariana J. Kaplan, MD
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

All Midwest Researchers »