Research
Northwestern Memorial Hospital: Dr.
Richard Burt, Chief of the Division of Immunotherapy for Autoimmune
Diseases, is lead author of a ten-year study that was published in
the February 1, 2006 Journal of the American Medical Association.
The study involved harvesting patients' blood stem cells from their
own bone marrow, using chemotherapy to destroy the existing immune
system, cleansing the cells, and returning them to the marrow in an
effort to regenerate a healthier immune system. A larger trial is
expected to commence soon. Dr. Burt graciously acknowledged our
funding support at the conclusion of his reprot, and he served as
keynote speaker at last year's event.
The University of Kansas Medical Center:
Dr. Kevin Latinis, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of
Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, will speak at this year's
event. We contributed to the development of Dr. Latinis' lupus
clinical database and referral center in Kansas City, which
will help improve the care of lupus patients. A fellow Jayhawk, Dr.
Latinis and his team are dedicated to continuing work to improve
diagnostics and treatment of lupus.
The Alliance for Lupus Research: The ALR
contributes 100% of funds raise directly to research. We have
supported the ALR's research by contributing case raised at our
events and participating in ALR events.
