Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Sjögren’s syndrome and more than 80 other disorders known as autoimmune diseases are conditions in which the immune system becomes unbalanced and turns on the body instead of protecting it. Many of these illnesses strike women at much higher rates than men. OMRF physicians and researchers are looking for the […]
rheumatoid arthritis
Scientists seek rheumatoid arthritis study participants
Study’s goal to find new ways to prevent this painful, crippling disease
Super vitamin: The body’s “D”-fender
Low levels of vitamin D may worsen symptoms of autoimmune disease
OMRF named an Autoimmunity Center of Excellence
As an ACE, OMRF will collaborate with scientists at other top institutions.
Could bacteria in the gut trigger lupus?
A pilot project will examine the organisms living in lupus patients’ digestive system.
New campaign will expand MS, autoimmune research
OMRF is raising $5 million to add new scientists and physicians.
