Latest news from Autoimmune Association on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/autoimmune-association-welcomes-two-new-board-members/?sc=rsin /articles/autoimmune-association-welcomes-two-new-board-members/?sc=rsin Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:05:34 EST The Autoimmune Association, the world's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to autoimmune advocacy, awareness, education, and research, announces the appointment of David Ascik and Priya Patil to its Board of Directors. Autoimmune Association /articles/the-autoimmune-association-announces-the-inaugural-young-adult-advisory-council/?sc=rsin /articles/the-autoimmune-association-announces-the-inaugural-young-adult-advisory-council/?sc=rsin Wed, 10 Apr 2024 16:05:57 EST The Autoimmune Association The Autoimmune Association, the world's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to autoimmune advocacy, awareness, education, and research, announces the 16 individuals appointed to the newly established Young Adult Advisory Council (YAAC), dedicated to empowering and advocating for young individuals aged 15 to 25 living with autoimmune disease. Autoimmune Association /articles/the-autoimmune-association-names-new-chair-of-medical-and-scientific-advisory-council/?sc=rsin /articles/the-autoimmune-association-names-new-chair-of-medical-and-scientific-advisory-council/?sc=rsin Mon, 02 Oct 2023 08:00:52 EST The Autoimmune Association announces the appointment of Eline (Nina) T. Luning Prak, MD, PhD, as chair of the organization's Medical and Scientific Advisory Council. Autoimmune Association /articles/social-media-influencer-gigi-robinson-to-deliver-keynote-at-the-autoimmune-community-summit/?sc=rsin /articles/social-media-influencer-gigi-robinson-to-deliver-keynote-at-the-autoimmune-community-summit/?sc=rsin Fri, 07 Oct 2022 14:00:28 EST Gigi Robinson will deliver a lunch keynote session at the Autoimmune Association's annual Autoimmune Community Summit. Autoimmune Association /articles/autoimmune-association-supports-recommendations-of-report-to-advance-research-for-autoimmune-disease/?sc=rsin /articles/autoimmune-association-supports-recommendations-of-report-to-advance-research-for-autoimmune-disease/?sc=rsin Thu, 16 Jun 2022 08:30:54 EST The Autoimmune Association supports a recommendation that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) should create an Office of Autoimmune Disease/Autoimmunity Research within the Office of the Director, a key finding from a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Autoimmune Association /articles/autoimmune-association-announces-2022-community-summit/?sc=rsin /articles/autoimmune-association-announces-2022-community-summit/?sc=rsin Thu, 02 Jun 2022 08:30:54 EST The Autoimmune Association, the world's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to autoimmune awareness, advocacy, education, and research, will convene its second annual Autoimmune Community Summit on Friday, October 21 and Saturday, October 22, 2022. Autoimmune Association /articles/the-autoimmune-association-announces-partnership-with-olympian-khamica-bingham/?sc=rsin /articles/the-autoimmune-association-announces-partnership-with-olympian-khamica-bingham/?sc=rsin Wed, 01 Jun 2022 10:05:29 EST The Autoimmune Association, the world's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to autoimmune awareness, advocacy, education, and research, is partnering with Olympian Khamica Bingham to increase understanding and awareness of autoimmune disease. Autoimmune Association /articles/the-autoimmune-association-announces-new-vice-president-of-public-policy-government-affairs/?sc=rsin /articles/the-autoimmune-association-announces-new-vice-president-of-public-policy-government-affairs/?sc=rsin Mon, 07 Feb 2022 10:05:42 EST Quardricos Driskell joins executive team to lead efforts to champion patient-first policies Autoimmune Association /articles/american-autoimmune-related-diseases-association-becomes-the-autoimmune-association/?sc=rsin /articles/american-autoimmune-related-diseases-association-becomes-the-autoimmune-association/?sc=rsin Tue, 28 Sep 2021 11:55:41 EST To mark its 30-year legacy and global impact on the autoimmune community, today, the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA) is pleased to announce its new name: the Autoimmune Association. Autoimmune Association /articles/american-autoimmune-related-diseases-association-appoints-molly-murray-president-and-ceo/?sc=rsin /articles/american-autoimmune-related-diseases-association-appoints-molly-murray-president-and-ceo/?sc=rsin Tue, 06 Jul 2021 11:20:56 EST The American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA), the world's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to autoimmune awareness, advocacy, education, and research, appointed Molly Murray, CAE as President and CEO. Murray will lead AARDA's efforts to bring a national focus to autoimmunity, the major cause of over 100 serious chronic diseases. Autoimmune Association /articles/aarda-approved-for-a-97-498-engagement-award-for-stakeholder-convenings/?sc=rsin /articles/aarda-approved-for-a-97-498-engagement-award-for-stakeholder-convenings/?sc=rsin Thu, 24 Jun 2021 09:55:08 EST The American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA) has been approved for a $97,498 funding award through the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Awards program, an initiative of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). Autoimmune Association /articles/aarda-announces-six-new-board-members/?sc=rsin /articles/aarda-announces-six-new-board-members/?sc=rsin Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:05:43 EST The American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA) announced six new board members and two new advisors to the board. Each will help support AARDA'S mission of improving the lives affected by autoimmune disease, through awareness, education, advocacy, and research. Autoimmune Association /articles/top-researchers-identify-areas-for-autoimmune-disease-research-at-aarda-hosted-colloquium/?sc=rsin /articles/top-researchers-identify-areas-for-autoimmune-disease-research-at-aarda-hosted-colloquium/?sc=rsin Wed, 02 Jun 2021 11:25:34 EST The American Autoimmune Related Disease Association (AARDA) hosted the 15th Noel Rose Scientific Colloquium on May 1, 2021, bringing together high-level researchers from different areas and specialties. Autoimmune Association /articles/video-should-i-get-the-covid-19-if-i-have-an-autoimmune-disease/?sc=rsin /articles/video-should-i-get-the-covid-19-if-i-have-an-autoimmune-disease/?sc=rsin Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:20:03 EST The approval of COVID-19 vaccines has brought with it hope, excitement, as well as concerns. AARDA is committed to ensuring you have the information you need to make the right decisions for your health. A panel of medical experts will discuss frequently asked questions regarding COVID-19 vaccines, as well as address audience questions. Autoimmune Association /articles/autoimmune-newscast-should-i-get-the-covid-19-vaccine/?sc=rsin /articles/autoimmune-newscast-should-i-get-the-covid-19-vaccine/?sc=rsin Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:35:00 EST The approval of COVID-19 vaccines has brought with it hope, excitement, as well as concerns. AARDA is committed to ensuring you have the information you need to make the right decisions for your health. A panel of medical experts will discuss frequently asked questions regarding COVID-19 vaccines, as well as address audience questions during our upcoming Autoimmune Newscast, "Should I Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?" on 2/26 at 2pm ET Autoimmune Association /articles/aarda-announces-leadership-transition/?sc=rsin /articles/aarda-announces-leadership-transition/?sc=rsin Wed, 13 Jan 2021 12:30:55 EST The American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association announced that Randall Rutta, President and CEO, is leaving to join the National Health Council (NHC) as its CEO, effective February 12, 2021. Autoimmune Association /articles/aarda-mourns-the-loss-of-dr-noel-r-rose-the-father-of-autoimmunity/?sc=rsin /articles/aarda-mourns-the-loss-of-dr-noel-r-rose-the-father-of-autoimmunity/?sc=rsin Thu, 06 Aug 2020 15:55:42 EST AARDA Tribute to Dr. Noel R. Rose, "The Father of Autoimmunity" Autoimmune Association /articles/aarda-partners-with-autoimmunemom/?sc=rsin /articles/aarda-partners-with-autoimmunemom/?sc=rsin Thu, 30 Jan 2020 08:00:11 EST Detroit, MI (January 30, 2019) - The American Autoimmune Related Disease Association (AARDA) is thrilled to announce our new partnership with AutoimmuneMom. For the last seven+ years, AutoimmuneMom has created a digital community through the hard work and dedication of Katie Cleary. Now, AARDA will proudly host the content that has brought together people with autoimmune disease through stories of how autoimmune disease impacts motherhood and pregnancy, general autoimmune information, personal stories, and doctor recommendations. AutoimmuneMom will continue to maintain its social media presence, but all website content will be hosted on AARDA.org. Autoimmune Association /articles/aarda-appoints-randall-rutta-president-and-ceo/?sc=rsin /articles/aarda-appoints-randall-rutta-president-and-ceo/?sc=rsin Tue, 22 Oct 2019 14:25:32 EST The American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA), a nonprofit education and advocacy organization dedicated to the eradication of autoimmune diseases, appointed Randall Rutta as President and CEO. Rutta succeeds founder and long-time President and Executive Director Virginia Ladd, who will now serve as Advisor to the President following a nearly 30-year run with the organization. Autoimmune Association /articles/autoimmune-association-announces-2019-la-walk/?sc=rsin /articles/autoimmune-association-announces-2019-la-walk/?sc=rsin Tue, 24 Sep 2019 14:05:34 EST Grammy(r) Nominated Songwriter and Singer Dayna Caddell to Lead 5th Annual Los Angeles Autoimmune Walk on November 3. Former NFL Dallas Cowboys Player Darryl Clack is the Featured Speaker. The Walk is part of AARDA's "Linking Together for a Cure" campaign to raise awareness and funding for research. Autoimmune Association