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LFNC Announces 37th Anniversary Gala and the 2nd Purple Ribbon Awards
You are cordially invited to:
37th Anniversary Gala and the 2nd Purple Ribbon Awards
celebrating:
37 Years of Service and
Honoring Outstanding Contributions to the Lupus Community
Saturday, January 24, 2015
Hilton San Jose
300 Almaden Boulevard
San Jose, CA 95110
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LFNC News
PAID USABILITY STUDY FOR LUPUS PATIENTS
InterfaceAnalysis is conducting a drug delivery systems usability study among SLE patients and nurses. Participants will receive $140 for their time between Oct 22 and Nov 4. See this flyer for more.
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MARIN SUPPORT GROUP MEETING
Saturday, Oct. 18th from 10:00-12:00 in the Main Conference Room at 30 N. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael. Contact: Marilyn Wedner at 415-383-1924 or 415-225-1486. mwedner@att.net
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It was Colleen and Joe Brown this year. Will it be you next year?
Check out Colleen Brown, Joe, and daughter Kira picking up their brand new Mercedes!
Colleen and Joe have supported the Lupus Foundation for the past 15 years.
Do you want to join the Browns in the list of our winners? Because we know you do, we have opened up next year's drawing early, and you can already buy tickets!
The tickets are only $75, but you can get three (3) for $200 and five (5) for $300. Buy early, and you will be eligible for two incredible early bird prizes - a shopping spree and a cruise - in addition to the 2015 Mercedes!
To buy your tickets, fill out the form, or call the office at 408-954-8600. And keep your lucky charm bracelet handy!
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"Women's Disease": NIH Grant to Expand on Novel Research Funded by Lupus Research Institute
 It is a well known fact that lupus is 9 times as prevalent among women as it is among men. Researchers have been at a loss as to why, however - perhaps until now. An oncologist may have almost stumbled onto the answer while researching ovarian cancer. Cancer Therapy & Research Center oncologist and immunologist Tyler Curiel, M.D., M.P.H. received a research grant from the Lupus Research Institute to investigate the link between estrogen and the immune system. That research has lead to a new grant from the National Institutes of Health in the amount of $1.12 Million.
That groundwork has led to a $1.12 million federal grant to figure out the precise set of hormone signals that allow estrogen to interfere with the body's healthy immune function, and could lead to an important breakthrough in lupus treatment. The grant is through the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program of the Department of Defense.
Finding this link can provide us the answer as to why lupus is so much more common among women, what estrogen's effect is on the immune system, and perhaps even a better treatment regimen.
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Fall Lupus Conference in Sacramento - Register Now
 We are pleased to announce LFNC's Fall Lupus Mini-Conference, on Monday, November 10, 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. The medical conference will be hosted at the UC Davis Medical Center Sacramento, and headlined by Dr. Nancy E. Lane of the UCDMC. Dr. Lane is a renowned expert in the fields of both osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. She is an Endowed Professor of Medicine, Rheumatology, and Aging Research, Director for the Center for Musculoskeletal Health, Director of the K12 NIH Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health (BIRCWH), and Principal Investigator of the NIH funded Program on Sex Differences in Musculoskeletal Diseases Across the Lifespan at the University of California at Davis School of Medicine.
In addition to Dr. Lane, Kandice Stellmon, a certified nutrition consultant will address the conference on the importance of a proper diet as it relates to lupus and bone health.
Details:
What: Fall Lupus Mini-Conference
Where: UC Davis Medical Center, Center for Health and Technology, Conference Room #1341LH. 4610 X St, Sacramento, CA 95817.
When: Monday, November 10, 2014 from 9:30 am - 2:30 pm.
Registration: LFNC's conferences are certified by the State of California for 5 CEUs for California registered nurses, but the conference is open to all. Here are the registration fees: $50 for CEU attendees, $30 for non-credit attendees. Current LFNC members get a $10 discount. Refreshments are served. Please visit this form to register. If you wish to register offline, please download and complete this form and return it to LFNC offices.
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Medicine Focus: BENLYSTA Educational Program
In 2011, BENLYSTA became the first medication approved by the FDA for lupus in 50 years. It is used to treat individuals with active systemic lupus.
GSK, the maker of BENLYSTA is hosting a live educational program for BENLYSTA for patients, medical professionals and others concerned. Details are below:
Educator: Hilary Spyers-Duran, Clinical Nurse Educator
Tuesday, October 21, 2014, at 6:00 pm
Oakland Marriott
City Center
1001 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607
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