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LRI Requests Applications for Two Grant Programs:
1) The First Global Research Program to Find Causes of Lupus to Unlock a Cure and 2) the LRI Annual Novel Research Grants
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!
Lupus News
Friday, January 27, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Newly-published Italian Study Identifies Specific DNA Sequence that may Accelerate SLE Progression
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Add-on Treatment with Rituximab Did Not Improve Lupus Nephrititis According to New Study
Monday, January 9, 2012
New test launched to facilitate more accurate lupus diagnosis
Thursday, January 5, 2012
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
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Call for Proposals for Distinguished Innovator Awards
Friday, December 23, 2011
Legislation approved by White House Today Addresses Early Lupus Diagnosis and Treatment
Monday, December 19, 2011
Lupus Patients Greatly Benefit from S.L.E. Lupus Foundation Services, Reports New York Newspaper
Saturday, December 17, 2011
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
University of Chicago
Mariana J. Kaplan, MD
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI


















