The Lupus Academy

Dr Raquel Faria and Professors David Isenberg and Ricard Cervera discuss selected highlights from EULAR 2026. Join us for a groundbreaking discussion on the latest in lupus. Disclaimer:  During Lupus Academy podcast episodes, participants may refer to off label use of medicines for patients with lupus. Lupus Academy does not make any recommendations about using a medicine outside the terms of its...

In this episode our host Dr Raquel Faria discusses the latest research into the gut microbiome and lupus nephritis from Gregg Silverman’s team at NYU, with Gregg Silverman and Richard Furie. Disclaimer:  During Lupus Academy podcast episodes, participants may refer to off label use of medicines for patients with lupus. Lupus Academy does not make any recommendations about using a medicine outside...

In this episode our host Dr Raquel Faria discusses two challenging cases with Professors Maria Dall’Era and Ronald van Vollenhoven of the Lupus Academy Steering Committee. The two cases include: 1. Myositis, ILD, and the long-term lupus patient whose long-term management never truly stays in one box. 2. The nuances of a "slow-burn" pediatric-to-adult SLE transition, focusing on the diagn...

Dr Raquel Faria and Professors Ricard Cervera and Ronald van Vollenhoven discuss selected highlights from the 15th European Lupus Meeting. Join us for a groundbreaking discussion on the latest in lupus. Disclaimer:  During Lupus Academy podcast episodes, participants may refer to off label use of medicines for patients with lupus. Lupus Academy does not make any recommendations about using a medic...

In this episode host Dr. Raquel Faria (Portugal) is joined by Professors David Isenberg (UK) and Ricard Cervera (Spain) to navigate the high-stakes complexities of haematological manifestations in SLE.  Through the lens of two remarkable 20-year patient journeys, the experts explore the "coagulation tightrope"—the life-threatening balance between aggressive systemic clotting and profound...

Since this episode was released for the first time in May 2023, two recent studies of note have been published, providing an important update on patients’ experiences of SLE in Latin America and Europe. These publications are summarisedbelow (full publications are available online): Study Summary:The Patient Experience of SLE in Latin America Quintana R, et al. Living with systemic lupus erythemat...

In this episode our host Dr Raquel Faria, together with Professors David Isenberg and Richard Furie, explore the first major update to the Lupus Treatment Guidelines in 25 years, highlighting aggressive steroid sparing, universal hydroxychloroquine use, and the revolutionary potential of CAR T-cell therapy. Discover how precision medicine is shifting the standard of care from broad immunosuppressi...

Get ready for an exciting deep dive into the 14th Annual Meeting of the Lupus Academy, held in Berlin (9–11 October 2025)! In this episode, Dr. Raquel Faria joins meeting Chair, Professor Maria Dall'era, to uncover the top educational highlights andbreakthroughs from the event. Catch-up on presentations at https://lupus.academy/  (available until 31st December 2025). Disclaimer: During Lupus Acade...

In this episode our host Dr Raquel Faria discusses two challenging cases with Professors Thomas Dörner and David Isenberg of the Lupus Academy Steering Committee. This episode explores the diagnostic challenges of lupus inthe brain and the abdomen.  Disclaimer: During Lupus Academy podcast episodes, participants may refer to off-label use of medicines for patients with lupus. Lupus Academy does no...

Dr Raquel Faria and Professors Ricard Cervera and Ronald van Vollenhoven discuss the recently published EULAR recommendations for a core dataset to support clinical care and translational and observational research in SLE.Disclaimer: During Lupus Academy podcast episodes, participants may refer to off-label use of medicines for patients with lupus. Lupus Academy does not make anyrecommendations ab...

In this episode, Dr. Raquel Faria hosts a discussion with Professors Ronald van Vollenhoven and Murray Urowitz from the Lupus Academy Steering Committee. This month they review the updated 2024 ACR Lupus Nephritis guidelines. Disclaimer: During Lupus Academy podcast episodes, participants may refer to off-label use of medicines for patients with lupus. Lupus Academy does not make anyrecommendation...

Join us for an in-depth exploration of the most impactful developments presented at the EULAR 2025 Congress, focusing specifically on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Lupus Nephritis. We break down the key takeaways, including: - New insights into hydroxychloroquine monitoring and glucocorticoid tapering guidance - "LAMDA," a novel scoring system for lupus arthritis - Breakthroughs in LN treatment...

Dr Raquel Faria and Professor David Isenberg review selected highlights from the 16th International Congress on SLE. Join us for a groundbreaking discussion on the latest inlupus research, clinical trials, guidelines and patient reported outcomes. Disclaimer: During Lupus Academy podcast episodes, participants may refer to off-label use of medicines for patients with lupus. Lupus Academy does not...

Dr Raquel Faria and Professor David Isenberg discuss the impact of neurological events in SLE including their associated mortality risk, effect on patients’ QoL, fatigue and persistent neurological impairment throughout life. Disclaimer: During Lupus Academy podcast episodes, participants may refer to off-label use of medicines for patients with lupus. Lupus Academy does not make anyrecommendation...

In this episode, Dr. Raquel Faria hosts a discussion with Professors David Isenberg and Murray Urowitz from the Lupus Academy Steering Committee. They delve into two historic cases: one involving Lupus and Myocardial Infarction, and the other focusing on Lupus Nephritis. Disclaimer: During Lupus Academy podcast episodes, participants may refer to off-label use of medicines for patients with lupus....

In this episode, Dr Raquel Faria discusses a complex case with Professors Andrea Doria and Maria Dall’Era of the Lupus Academy Steering Committee.  Disclaimer: During Lupus Academy podcast episodes, participants may refer to off label use of medicines forpatients with lupus. Lupus Academy does not make any recommendations about using a medicine outside the terms of its approved licence for use.

Join Dr Raquel Faria and Professors Richard Furie and Maria Dall’Era as they discuss the results of the phase 3 REGENCY trial of obinutuzumab for the treatment of lupus nephritis. This episode explores what obinutuzumab could mean for the future management of lupus nephritis. Disclaimer: During Lupus Academy podcast episodes, participants may refer to off label use of medicines forpatients with lu...

  Join Dr Raquel Faria and Professors David Isenberg and Ronald van Vollenhoven as they discuss the groundbreaking advancements in lupus treatment from 2024. This episode dives into how researchers are redefining care for lupus patients. Join us as we discuss, more effective therapies that promise fewer side effects and even the potential for a cure. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in...

In this episode our host Dr Raquel Faria discusses the challenges in the management of lupus in low to middle income countries with Professor Sandra Navarra of the Lupus Academy Steering Committee. Link to Highlights Reports of the Annual Meeting . For Prof Sandra Navarra's presentation, please refer to the free access Lupus Academy Online Library . Disclaimer: During Lupus Academy podcast episode...

In this episode our host Dr Raquel Faria covers key highlights from the ACR Convergence 2024, including groundbreaking research on SLE and lupus nephritis management, new clinical trial strategies, mechanismsof disease and patient reported outcomes. Tune in for insights from Prof David Isenberg on pivotal studies and expert discussions that shape the future of lupus care. Disclaimer: During Lupus...

In this episode our host Dr Raquel Faria discusses two intriguing cases from the clinic with Professors Ronald van Vollenhoven and Zahir Amoura of the Lupus Academy Steering Committee. Case 1: 32-year-old female with severe neutropenia Case 2: 26-year-old female with Diffuse Alveolar Haemorrhage Disclaimer: During Lupus Academy podcast episodes, participants may refer to off label use of medicines...

Get ready for an exciting deep dive into the 13th Annual Meeting of the Lupus Academy! In this episode, Dr. Raquel Faria joins meeting Chairs, Professors Ronald van Vollenhoven and David Isenberg, to uncover the top educational highlights and breakthroughs from the event. Don’t miss out—check out the full meeting report here and sign up to catch the presentations you may have missed here !” Discla...

In this episode our host, Dr Raquel Faria, discusses a very interesting case of refractory Class IV lupus nephritis with Professors Andrea Doria and Maria Dall’Era of the Lupus Academy Steering Committee. Disclaimer: During Lupus Academy podcast episodes, participants may refer to off label use of medicines for patients with lupus. Lupus Academy does not make any recommendations about using a medi...

Breaking Down EULAR 24  - Dr. Raquel Faria dives deep into the latest SLE research with Professors Ricard Cervera and David Isenberg. Discover groundbreaking insights on biomarkers, novel therapies, and the potential of CAR-T cell therapy for SLE. Disclaimer: During Lupus Academy podcast episodes, participants may refer to off label use of medicines for patients with lupus. Lupus Academy does not...

In this episode our host Dr Raquel Faria discusses two challenging cases with Professors Ricard Cervera and Murray Urowitz of the Lupus Academy Steering Committee. Case 1: SLE: Skin Lesions and Joint Pain Case 2: Refractory SLE Disclaimer: During Lupus Academy podcast episodes, participants may refer to off label use of medicines for patients with lupus. Lupus Academy does not make any recommendat...