About Us
At the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) we work to greatly accelerate lupus research and push scientific boundaries to improve life now for people living with lupus.
At the LFA our mission is to improve the quality of life for all people affected by lupus through programs of research, education, support and advocacy. We are focused on achieving the following disease-specific outcomes:
The LFA has made pioneering contributions toward ending the brutal impact of lupus. Our efforts stimulated advances in lupus research that are providing insight into the underlying causes of lupus and its progression while creating unprecedented opportunities to expand the future knowledge base for lupus.
Learn moreThe LFA has been leading the fight to end lupus for more than four decades.
Funded research studies and fellowships to find cures
People who count on us every year for answers, support, and hope
Federal funds stimulated for lupus research and education