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DNA Misfolding in White Blood Cells Increases Risk for Type 1 Diabetes

February 11, 2020 sarah Jonas Autoimmune, DNA, Genetics, Molecular, Penn Medicine, Type 1 Diabetes

Researchers found, in mice, that changes in DNA sequence can trigger the chromosomes to misfold in a way that puts one at a heightened risk for Type 1 diabetes. The study revealed that differences in DNA sequences dramatically changed how the DNA was folded inside the nucleus, ultimately affecting the regulation of genes linked to the development Type 1 diabetes.

Announcement

AARDA Partners with AutoimmuneMom

January 30, 2020 sarah Jonas 0 Comments Autoimmune, Autoimmune Advocacy, Autoimmune Disease

Detroit, MI (January 30, 2019) – The American Autoimmune Related Disease Association (AARDA) is thrilled to announce our new partnership with AutoimmuneMom. For the last seven+ years, AutoimmuneMom has created a digital community through the hard work and dedication of Katie Cleary. Now, AARDA will proudly host the content that has brought together people with autoimmune disease through stories of how autoimmune disease impacts motherhood and pregnancy, general autoimmune information, personal stories, and doctor recommendations. AutoimmuneMom will continue to maintain its social media presence, but all website content will be hosted on AARDA.org.

Announcement

Cedars-Sinai Receives $20M to Create Kao Autoimmunity Institute

December 10, 2019 sarah Jonas 0 Comments Autoimmune, Lupus, Scleroderma

Cedars-Sinai today announced a $20 million gift from Dr. and Mrs. Min H. Kao and the Kao Family Foundation to create the Kao Autoimmunity Institute to advance research and treatment of rheumatologic diseases. The gift also will establish the Scleroderma Program within the institute to provide interdisciplinary and integrated care for scleroderma patients and to support research, outreach, training and education to help those with the disease.

Research Results

Penn Researchers Uncover Dose of Medication More Likely to Put Patients with a Rare Autoimmune Disease into Complete Remission

November 11, 2019 sarah Jonas 0 Comments Autoimmune, Dermatology, Penn Medicine

Researchers from Penn compare a lymphoma-dose regimen of rituximab to a rheumatoid arthritis regimen for the treatment of pemphigus.

Research Results

Study: First Evidence of Immune Response Targeting Brain Cells in Autism

October 17, 2019 sarah Jonas 0 Comments Autism, Autoimmune, Brain

In a paper published in Annals of Neurology, a physician-scientist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), and colleagues report the presence of cellular features consistent with an immune response targeting specialized brain cells in more than two thirds of autistic brains analyzed postmortem. These cellular characteristics – not previously observed in autism – lend critical new insight into autism’s origins and could pave the way to improved diagnosis and treatment for people with this disorder.

Higher Education Event

AUTOIMMUNE ASSOCIATION HOSTS TWO SIGNATURE EVENTS IN PITTSBURGH:

September 10, 2019 sarah Jonas 0 Comments Autoimmune, Autoimmune Advocacy, Autoimmune Disease, Fundraiser, Health & Wellness, walk

The American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA) partners with AHN Autoimmunity Institute to present a free public forum on autoimmune disease and the inaugural Pittsburgh Autoimmune Walk.