Make Your Voice Heard at the
National Lupus Advocacy Summit 
Join us in Washington, D.C. March 15-17 for the nation's largest lupus advocacy summit. Learn from experts about the latest lupus research, connect with hundreds of fellow advocates and meet with your members of Congress to urge them to join the fight to end lupus. Help us turn Capitol Hill purple this March!
Study On Increased Need of Dental Care
Lupus can affect any system of the body, including the mouth. In a new study, researchers found that people with lupus are more at risk for compromised oral and dental health, with an increased risk of gum disease.

Global Lupus Experts to Address Barriers
This week, lupus experts from across the world and patient representatives will meet at Lupus Foundation of America headquarters to discuss solutions for the five top barriers in lupus established by the ALPHA Project.

Tips for Avoiding the Symptoms of Raynaud's
People with lupus can experience lupus-related Raynaud's which can be triggered by stress or cold temperatures. It's important to avoid triggers for Raynaud's.

Phase IIb Trial Confirms Safety and Efficacy of IFN-K as Potential Treatment
Newly published trial results demonstrated that IFN-K was well tolerated and induced a strong immune response in people with moderate to severe lupus.

Nearly $19 million in Lupus-Specific Funding Signed into Law
Two funding packages providing nearly $19 mil, $4 mil higher than any previous funding, will go towards lupus-specific research and education programs.
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March 15-17, 2020

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November 14, 2020
“I've learned that a positive and great attitude was the only way to survive this disease. Find ways to cope, find people you can talk to, join a local support group like the Miami Lupus group. Find someone you can help, so you can learn new ways of coping together. LFA allows me to share my journey with so many in hopes it will help more people.”
- Jeanette Alston–Watkins, LFAFL Support Group Facilitaror