Renita Lewis fights lupus, which takes an outsized toll on African Americans.
African Americans
A battle that never ends
According to the Lupus Foundation of America, more than 1.5 million Americans suffer from the disease.
International study reveals 24 new genes associated with lupus
These findings will help scientists understand how to better diagnose and treat the disease.
OMRF receives $1.1 million to continue study of rare immune condition
The additional funding will aid in better understanding the roots of sarcoidosis.
Three new grants bring $5.1 million to OMRF and Oklahoma
New funding streams will launch studies in cancer, influenza and lupus.
Genetics show possible explanation for lupus disparity
Findings may show why lupus risk is higher in African Americans
