Causes: Health, Medical Research, Specifically Named Diseases Research

Mission: The mission of the Lupus Research Alliance is to prevent, treat and cure Systemic Lupus Erythematosus through medical research.

Programs: The mission of the Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) is to find better treatments and ultimately prevent and cure Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE or lupus), a debilitating autoimmune disease, through medical research. To accomplish this mission, the ALR engages in active grant making management, working hand-in-hand with investigators to guide and drive the research process.

ALR’s unique funding model supports promising research efforts with the goal of improving the lives of people with lupus in the near future. Through a competitive peer-review process and an innovative venture-capitalist approach, projects by the ALR aim to translate results from the research bench to the bedside. Because the ALR’s board of directors pays for administrative and fundraising expenses, 100% of all other contributions goes to support lupus research programs like SLEGEN.