New funding streams will launch studies in cancer, influenza and lupus.
lupus
Super vitamin: The body’s “D”-fender
Low levels of vitamin D may worsen symptoms of autoimmune disease
Inhibiting protein may provide balance in lupus treatment
Controlling immune system key to managing autoimmune disease
OMRF named an Autoimmunity Center of Excellence
As an ACE, OMRF will collaborate with scientists at other top institutions.
Younger lupus patients at risk for shingles
The shingles vaccine could be approved for younger patients.
Research could help stop lupus flares before they start
Doctors could “score” patients’ mediators to predict a flare.