Global Autoimmune Institute

We are GAI - A community of patients, caregivers, physicians, advocates, and researchers who are working together to empower solutions for those affected by autoimmune disease. We are funding critical research and providing resources to the greater community. #GAI #autoimmune

Thanks to @American_Heart @NIH @AutoimmuneGAI for support of this work!

WE DID IT! This was HARD WORK. Leading this project was HARD. I am immensely grateful for the support of my team, their time and expertise, their patience. Y'all, every doctor in the world needs to read this manual. Let me tell you why in this thread 1/

In this agenda, we call for prioritizing research on autoimmune diseases, diversifing clinical trials, developing a universal definition and common data elements for each disease, and creating a national registry. Learn more: swhr.org/resources/impr…

80% of patients diagnosed with #autoimmune diseases are women. There is a need for increased research, education, and awareness to understand and close this gender health gap. This #AutoimmuneAwarenessMonth, read our Policy Agenda to learn more.

Thank you to our working group members, including @mssociety @NPF @NorthwellHealth's Feinstein Institute for Medical Research @AutoimmuneAssoc @CrohnsColitisFn @ArthritisFdn @AHNtoday @AutoimmuneGAI and La Jolla Institute for Immunology #SWHRtalksAutoimmune.

Global Autoimmune Institute @AutoimmuneGAI support to my lab has led to many excellent papers. My lab, and Department of Pathology Director Dr. Ralph Hruban, were very excited to host Sandy Boek Werness, Dr. Bruce Werness and Liz Loftus. Thank you for your support!

GAI extends a virtual welcome to the Life Without Disease Event Series! youtu.be/VHMHYe4rLiI?si…

Our #autoimmunedisease community is unfortunately all too familiar with the trials of invisible illnesses. Check out our article to learn more and remember that we are not alone in our struggles! autoimmuneinstitute.org/articles/stigm… #longcovid #invisibleillness #butyoudontlooksick #brainfog

GAI gets insight from @JohannahRuddy on how those with autoimmune disease can have better experiences in the doctor's office and successfully communicate with their healthcare providers. Learn more in our new article: autoimmuneinstitute.org/articles/effec…

What is CAR T-cell therapy? How can it be used to treat autoimmune disease? What have recent studies shown about its efficacy, and what other studies are in the pipeline? Learn more in our article: autoimmuneinstitute.org/articles/car-t…

Infection activates multiple components of the immune system, leading to immune dysregulation. This can also trigger signs, symptoms, and flare-ups and move more quickly in those who already have an autoimmune disease. Learn more in our new article: autoimmuneinstitute.org/articles/livin…

In the annals of military history, battles were not only fought on foreign soil but within the bodies of service-men & -women themselves. Learn about Agent Orange, other military toxins, and how they increase the risk of developing autoimmune disease: autoimmuneinstitute.org/articles/about…

Do you have questions about Long Covid? You're not the only one! GAI has put together this FAQ to address some of our most frequently received questions: autoimmuneinstitute.org/articles/covid…

We already know that a balanced diet supports a healthy lifestyle. Find out how to identify foods that might trigger flare-ups and those that help reduce the risk of developing unwanted symptoms: autoimmuneinstitute.org/articles/livin…

Have you struggled to come to terms with your illness? Zoe's story might resonate with you. Check it out on our website: autoimmuneinstitute.org/articles/autoi… #autoimmunedisease #illnessjourney #shareyourstory

Moving forward is challenging and at GAI we recognize that. So we have curated an evolving list of #autoimmunedisease and chronic illness-related support groups to help you through your illness journey. Visit our website to learn more: autoimmuneinstitute.org/autoimmune-res…

It's amazing how quickly time goes by, and the season when leaves begin to change color is here. So, this PSL season we are checking on you! Check out our most recent advice on managing mental health and let us know how you're doing. autoimmuneinstitute.org/articles/livin…

The word “organic” is everywhere. Have you ever wondered what it actually means and if eating organic can help alleviate some of your autoimmune disease symptoms? Learn more in our two-part series featuring an exclusive interview with @DrAristoVojdani: autoimmuneinstitute.org/articles/livin…

SARS-CoV-2 can cause multi-organ damage due to the induction of inappropriate immune responses, particularly lung tissue fibrosis. To evaluate the consequence of the deterioration of the immune system, autoimmune markers were assessed in this study: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/17…

A protein that disrupts cells’ energy centers may be a culprit in chronic fatigue syndrome | Science | AAAS science.org/content/articl…