Lupus Stiftung Deutschland
About the funder
The Lupus Foundation Germany is a legally recognized, non-profit foundation under civil law based in Wuppertal, exclusively dedicated to promoting science, research, and public health in the field of the autoimmune disease lupus erythematosus. The foundation is primarily financed through donations from affected individuals and supporting members. Its core activities include awarding research contracts and scholarships, granting research prizes, supporting clinical and basic research, as well as organizing professional events such as the German Lupus Day. Furthermore, the foundation promotes education and counseling for patients and their relatives and advocates for their interests in health and social policy.
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Mission & Vision
Our mission is to sustainably improve the quality of life for people with lupus erythematosus and to advance research into the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of this autoimmune disease. We believe that only through close collaboration between science, medicine, and those affected can new insights be gained and innovative therapeutic approaches developed. Therefore, we create platforms for professional exchange, support outstanding research projects, and provide comprehensive information about lupus to patients, relatives, and the public.
Target groups
The funding programs and activities of the Lupus Stiftung Deutschland are aimed at scientists and research institutes conducting clinical and experimental studies on lupus erythematosus; physicians and rheumatologists optimizing treatment concepts and developing new therapeutic approaches; patients and relatives interested in education, counseling, and self-help; as well as institutions and organizations in the healthcare sector representing the interests of those affected by lupus or engaged in public relations.