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An IDEAL Initiative in Lupus Research: Q&A With Dr. Stacie J. Bell, Lupus Therapeutics, and Dr. Teodora Staeva, Lupus Research Alliance 

Can diet make a difference in lupus?

Could diet and gut health impact the lived experience of lupus? This intriguing question lies at the heart of a groundbreaking initiative by Lupus Therapeutics (LT), the clinical research affiliate of the Lupus Research Alliance (LRA), called IDEAL (Investigate Dietary Approaches for Lupus). IDEAL will provide up to two grants for pilot clinical studies evaluating An IDEAL Initiative in Lupus Research: Q&A With Dr. Stacie J. Bell, Lupus Therapeutics, and Dr. Teodora Staeva, Lupus Research Alliance 

FDA Accepts Application for Potential Treatment for Lupus Nephritis, Gazyva®

Breaking news: Gazyva for Lupus Nephritis

Lupus Therapeutics, the clinical research affiliate of the Lupus Research Alliance, is eager to share exciting news. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration accepted the supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) from Genentech for Gazyva® (obinutuzumab) as a potential treatment of lupus nephritis. The acceptance is based on results from the Phase 3 REGENCY study showing improved complete renal FDA Accepts Application for Potential Treatment for Lupus Nephritis, Gazyva®

Obinutuzumab Showed Significantly Positive Results in Published Phase III Lupus Nephritis Study

Breaking News

Exciting breaking news: A paper published in the highly prestigious journal New England Journal of Medicine and presented at the World Congress of Nephrology reported that results of the Phase III REGENCY trial found that among people with active lupus nephritis, Gazyva® (obinutuzumab) plus standard therapy demonstrated statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in the Obinutuzumab Showed Significantly Positive Results in Published Phase III Lupus Nephritis Study

On “Endpoints Clinical Trials Day,” Lupus Therapeutics EVP  Expresses Optimism About the Current State of Lupus Research

Today is “Endpoints Clinical Trials Day,” hosted by international biopharma news outlet Endpoints News. The day features a series of discussions on the latest trends in clinical trials in the US and abroad, the regulatory environment, and how industry and others are helping to improve trial strategies of the future. These include plans to ensure On “Endpoints Clinical Trials Day,” Lupus Therapeutics EVP  Expresses Optimism About the Current State of Lupus Research

LRA Spotlight on ACR Convergence 2024: Lupus Therapeutics-Supported Clinical Research and More

New ACR guidelines for advancing the management of lupus nephritis (LN). Novel approaches and promising data from early- to late-stage lupus treatments in development, including CAR T cell therapies. Strategies for promoting equity in lupus clinical trials. These were among the key presentations at ACR (American College of Rheumatology) Convergence 2024. Lupus Therapeutics (LT), the LRA Spotlight on ACR Convergence 2024: Lupus Therapeutics-Supported Clinical Research and More

ACR Released a Summary of the 2024 ACR Guideline for the Screening, Treatment, and Management of Lupus Nephritis

News from ACR Convergence 2024

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) released a summary of the 2024 ACR Guideline for the Screening, Treatment, and Management of Lupus Nephritis during ACR Convergence 2024. “This is the College’s first lupus nephritis guideline since 2012 and provides evidence-based, expert guidance for the condition in adults and children.” Lupus Therapeutics, clinical affiliate of the Lupus ACR Released a Summary of the 2024 ACR Guideline for the Screening, Treatment, and Management of Lupus Nephritis

Gazyva® Shows Positive Results in Phase 3 Lupus Nephritis Trial

The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) and clinical research affiliate Lupus Therapeutics (LT) are excited to share positive news of the Phase 3 REGENCY clinical trial showing benefits of Gazyva® (obinutuzumab) in treating people with active lupus nephritis (inflammation of the kidney associated with lupus). In development as a potential treatment for lupus nephritis, Gazyva is approved in Gazyva® Shows Positive Results in Phase 3 Lupus Nephritis Trial

Investigational Treatment Dapirolizumab Pegol Shows Positive Results in Phase 3 Clinical Trial

Lupus Therapeutics, the clinical research affiliate of the Lupus Research Alliance, is proud to share positive topline results from the Phase 3 PHOENYCS GO study evaluating the investigational therapy dapirolizumab pegol in people living with moderate-to-severe systemic lupus. Results of the Phase 3 PHOENYCS GO study were reported by study sponsors UCB and Biogen. The Investigational Treatment Dapirolizumab Pegol Shows Positive Results in Phase 3 Clinical Trial

Statement in Response to Recent Lupus Science and Medicine Publication

A study recently published in Lupus Science and Medicine showed that krill oil concentrate helped to increase Omega-3 deficiency in people living with lupus. Secondary findings on a small subset of people with more severe lupus in the ORKIDS study suggest that krill oil concentrate may impact disease activity, but further study is warranted. Lupus Statement in Response to Recent Lupus Science and Medicine Publication

On “Lupus Call to Action Day”, the Lupus Research Alliance and Lupus Therapeutics Amplify a Call for Equity and Inclusion

As part of Lupus Awareness Month, May 1 has been declared “Lupus Call to Action Day” by the National Minority Health Association (NMHA) and members of the lupus community. Kicking off at NYU Langone Health in New York City, the high-profile platform is designed to drive awareness and enact change to improve equity and inclusion On “Lupus Call to Action Day”, the Lupus Research Alliance and Lupus Therapeutics Amplify a Call for Equity and Inclusion

Lupus Peer-to-Peer Early Education Program Expands

Lupus Therapeutics, the clinical research affiliate of the Lupus Research Alliance, has announced an innovative expansion of the highly successful Patient Advocates for Lupus Studies (PALS) program with the introduction of a first-in-lupus “Trial Buddy” component made possible by a partnership with Bristol Myers Squibb. The Trial Buddy addition provides extra support to people with Lupus Peer-to-Peer Early Education Program Expands

Summary Highlights of Important Research Presented at ACR Convergence 2023

At the recent ACR Convergence 2023, the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology, important lupus clinical trial data and breakthrough foundational research were presented. Following are highlights of work funded by the Lupus Research Alliance or supported in partnership with industry through our clinical affiliate Lupus Therapeutics. CAR-T Cell Therapy is Showing Great Summary Highlights of Important Research Presented at ACR Convergence 2023