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Join the LFA's Next Webchat on Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Ask the Doc: An Open Forum

A diagnosis of lupus is one of the greatest challenges anyone can face. After the diagnosis is made, the first step is to learn as much as possible about the disease. This can be a challenge because there are so many parts of the body that can be affected by lupus -- including the skin, joints, heart, lungs, blood, kidneys, and brain. And the even trickier part is ... lupus doesn't affect everyone the same way.

Because of this, the LFA is pleased to announce the next Webchat will be an open forum called "Ask the Doc." What does this mean? This means you can ask our guest speaker, Dr. Bevra Hahn, anything about lupus. The only guideline for this chat is that the questions cannot be specific to a particular individual. The questions need to be applicable to a broad range of people who are affected by lupus. We regret that our guest speaker cannot respond questions about your specific case of lupus.

About the Guest Speaker: Dr. Bevra Hahn is Professor of Medicine, Vice-Chair of the Department of Medicine, and Chief of Rheumatology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California at Los Angeles. Dr. Hahn was recognized for her commitment to lupus research, specifically in the areas of immunosuppressive treatments. Dr. Hahn’s research on immunosuppressive treatments for lupus, along with studies from the NIH and other institutions, has formed the firm foundation for the development of current immunosuppressive regimen for lupus.

Dr. Hahn has been a mentor to many young lupus research investigators and has served on numerous advisory panels for the NIH and other agencies, institutions and organizations. She has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed research papers and over 40 book chapters or reviews. She is co-editor of an influential medical textbook, Dubois’ Lupus Erythematosus, and a co-author of an LFA guidebook for people with lupus, their families and health care providers. Dr. Hahn is the past-president of the American College of Rheumatology.

Dr. Hahn was the 2005 recipient of the Evelyn V. Hess Research Award, LFA’s highest honor for research on lupus, in recognition of Dr. Hahn’s life-time achievements to help find the causes of and cure for lupus.
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May 14, 2008 -- Being Newly Diagnosed with Lupus
May 28, 2008 -- Medication Management & Lupus
June 11, 2008 -- Men's Health & Lupus

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