7 March 2025 Women in Life Sciences – Luncheon The Women in Life Sciences Luncheon, co-hosted by AusBiotech and Medicines Australia was held in NSW. The Luncheon, which was hosted on March 7, 2025, brought together over 600 leaders, changemakers, and allies to mark International Women’s Day. This year’s Luncheon embraced the call to #Accelerate…
10 December 2024 Latest Research Opportunity The efficacy of prebiotics and probiotics in reducing ocular signs and symptoms of immune disease-related dry eye. Researchers at UNSW, Sydney (The University of New South Wales) are seeking volunteer research participants to learn about the effect of probiotics and prebiotics on immune disease-related dry eye. Probiotics are live…
10th May 2024 World Lupus Day Lupus is a global health problem that affects people of all nationalities, races, ethnicities, genders and ages. Lupus can affect any part of the body in any way at any time, often with unpredictable and life-changing results. Important Facts to Know about Lupus: • Lupus is a serious and…
6th May 2024 World Lupus Federation Global Survey Finds 91% of People with Lupus Report Using Oral Steroids to Treat Lupus A recent global survey conducted by the World Lupus Federation reported that 91% of survey respondents were taking or have taken oral steroids to treat their lupus. Over 7,700 people living with lupus from…
26 April 2024 PBS listing of Saphnelo At the March 2024 meeting, the PBAC has recommended the PBS listing of Saphnelo for patients with severe SLE with high disease activity despite standard of care. AstraZeneca is working with the Department of Health to finalise the next steps to enable a timely PBS listing. The Saphnelo…
23 March 2024 Research Opportunity Researchers at UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales) are seeking volunteer research participants to learn about the impact of probiotics and prebiotics on signs and symptoms of Sjögren’s syndrome-related dry eye (primary and secondary Sjögren’s syndrome). The study might be a good fit for you if: Are aged…
World Kidney Day 14 March 2024 Did you know that nearly 60% of people diagnosed with lupus will eventually develop lupus kidney disease, known as lupus nephritis? I want to share three reasons why it’s so important: Lupus nephritis is a serious and life-threatening complication of lupus that can affect as many as 60% of…
World-first discovery may enable an effective long-term lupus treatment 06 February 2024 Two years away from clinical trials, the method targets the T-cell in the immune system – offering patients the possibility of a treatment beyond medication and its side effects. Australian researchers have worked out how to fix a defect that causes lupus, and…
27th February 2024 World Lupus Federation – Patient Survey This year’s is currently live and we are requesting your assistance in undertaking this survey. The survey will focus on lupus and steroids to better understand how steroids are used as a treatment in lupus care and to raise awareness about the impact of this treatment…
Community Donations Program Your community. Your vote. Lupus Australia was thrilled to be included as one of the two organisations nominated by CommBank’s Macquarie Centre branch to receive a funding boost from CommBank. As a result of your votes Lupus received $500 from the CBA Macquarie Centre. The Community Donation from the Macquarie Centre Branch…