Lupus Research Institute Chicago
LUPUS RESEARCH INSTITUTE CHICAGO
The LRI Chicago shares the mission of its lead organization, the Lupus Research Institute, in championing only new science — the truly innovative research that will prevent, treat and cure lupus.
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Lupus Awareness the Winner in Annie & Tom’s NBC TODAY “Race to the Altar” More »

New Discoveries on Environmental Triggers of Lupus
Lupus Research Institute investigators connect bacteria, viruses, sunlight, and more to disease start and flare More »

Lupus Research Institute Launches Novel Studies in Human Lupus
Innovative research in human tissue to drive discovery of new therapies More »

National Coalition in D.C. to Strategize and Speak for People with Lupus on Capitol Hill

National Coalition in D.C. to Speak for People with Lupus on Capitol Hill More »


LRI Advocacy Success
UPDATE: LRI Advocacy Victory
New NIH Plan, Initiated by LRI Clarion Call, Brightens Horizon for Lupus Research More »

Major Outreach and Current Research Sites of the National Coalition of the Lupus Research Institute

Major Outreach and Current Research Sites of the National Coalition of the Lupus Research Institute More »

Renowned Immunologist Joins Lupus Research Institute Scientific Advisory Board More »

Profound Immune System Discovery Opens Door to Halting Destruction of Lupus
Lupus Research Institute Funds Innovative Hypothesis and Scientific Breakthrough More »

Lupus Research Institute Discoveries Blaze New Paths to Understanding and Treating Lupus
Results Ripple through Field, Transform Research Outlook
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Lupus Research Institute Inducted into Harper Society Founders Circle at University of Chicago May 4th
Event Celebrates Contribution of Institute and Others to Intellectual Vitality and Success of University More »

LRI Chicago Sponsors Lupus Study Group Lectures for 2007 More »

More Lupus Headlines

NIH scientists find a novel mechanism that controls the development of autoimmunity More »

B Cells Can Act Alone In Autoimmune Disease, Yale Researchers Report More »

OMRF discovers gene variant that “cuts the brakes” on immune system in lupus patients More »

Opinion: Lupus No Longer Seen As Complete Contraindication to Oral Contraceptive Use More »

New Medicare Bill Provides Benefits to Lupus Patients in Prescription Drug Program More »

Male kidneys for men only? More »

NIAMS scientists find potential new way to block inflammation in autoimmune disease More »

Lupus News from the 2008 Meeting of the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) More »

Abnormal “editing” of gene messages may be a cause of lupus More »

FDA Alert Regarding Lupus Medication: a Hospital for Special Surgery Rheumatology Perspective More »
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State expert finds clues to save lives More »

Severe lupus may respond to drug combo More »

Immune Systems Increasingly On Attack More »

Autoantibodies Correlate with Lupus Neuropsychiatric Events More »

Overabundance of Immune Cells Might Trigger Lupus
Study spots overactivity of genes that prevent cell death in those with autoimmune disease More »

Gene studies home in on lupus cause More »

Functional MRI abnormalities accompany childhood-onset lupus More »

2 Genes are Important Key to Regulating Immune Response
Pbx-1, Prep-1 help spur IL-10 production; findings have implications for research into lupus, cancer and HIV/AIDS
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New Approach for Attacking Lupus Identified More »

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Profiles of Hope
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