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Canadian Lupus
Research

Impact on Canadian Lupus Research

Welcome to Lupus Canada’s Spotlight on Canadian Lupus Research, a dedicated space where we shine a light on the groundbreaking work being done in the field of lupus research. Here, you will have access to the latest research material. Join us in exploring the advancements and insights that are shaping the future of lupus care and treatment in Canada and beyond.

Acknowledgements:
As part of Lupus Canada’s initiatives to support research and educate Canadians as to the important work researchers are conducting, we are pleased to share with you our Spotlight on Canadian Research in the field of lupus. We hope you find this content informative. We strive to provide new content on a regular basis so that we can provide you with the most up-to-date, relevant information as it pertains to lupus.

Lupus Canada’s Role in Research

In addition to sharing Canadian lupus research, Lupus Canada collaborates with researchers, clinicians, and patient partners to help ensure lived experience informs research priorities, study design, and knowledge translation. In some cases, this involvement is reflected through patient engagement contributions or co-authorship on peer-reviewed studies.

Patient Perspectives on Clinical Trial Participation in Lupus

Peer-reviewed focus group study examining patient perspectives on participation in clinical trials for novel and advanced lupus therapies.

Patient engagement and co-authorship

Published in Rheumatology International (2026)

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Spotlight: When patient-research collaboration leads to discovery.

Lupus, also known as the disease of a thousand faces, is a complex disease. Due to the wide range symptoms, it can be difficult to manage and can take several years to diagnose. Lupus Canada is pleased to share the work of our 2022 Catalyst Grant recipient, Dr. Boilard, who in collaboration with a team of researchers and a hundred patients, succeeded in developing a test, which is now patented, to facilitate the detection of this disease.

Current Canadian Lupus Research

These articles and information are available from the
Everything Lupus: Resource Hub.

New Cutaneous Lupus Treatment Shows Promise in Clinical Trial

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Shingles Vaccination in Lupus: Catalyst Grant Research Study

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Let’s Talk Lupus: A Pathway to Progress | Global Lupus Research and Expert Insights

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Biologics in Lupus Pregnancy | BIONIC Study Canada (CIHR-Funded Research)

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Participate in a Lupus Research Study in Canada | Lupus Canada & the PROxy Network (PeriPharm Inc.)

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Lupus Fatigue Research: 2025 Catalyst Award Winner Announced

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CaNIOS

Canadian Network for Improved Outcomes in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (CaNIOS)

The Canadian Network for Improved Outcomes in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (CaNIOS) is a Canadian national research group on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

It is the place that unites all centres, all medical doctors, principle investigators and researchers under CaNIOS to exchange information. CaNIOS wants to hear from you concerning your thoughts, questions and suggestions about the organization and the research.

You can support their research by participating in our studies and/or by making donations and getting involved.

CaNIOS