Lupus Foundation Empowers Early Career Scientists with New Grants for Research in Lupus Treatment Advances
Lupus Foundation Supports Next Generation of Researchers
The Lupus Foundation of America has proudly announced the recipients of its esteemed 2025 Gary S. Gilkeson Career Development Award (CDA). This award, which spans two years, is specifically designed to support groundbreaking lupus research conducted by early career scientists while also providing vital mentorship. This initiative aims to nourish the growth of the lupus research community, ensuring a robust future of innovative studies in lupus management and treatment advancements.
This year's recipients include Jared Graham, PhD, a Post-Doctoral Researcher at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and Jacquelyn Nestor, PhD, MD, an Attending Rheumatologist at Massachusetts General Hospital. As noted by Brad Rovin, MD, Chair of the Lupus Foundation's Medical-Scientific Advisory Council, the Gary S. Gilkeson CDA serves as a critical milestone in the career paths of many researchers studying lupus. The funding provided through this award, combined with mentorship from leading experts, not only facilitates essential research but also invests in the future of the lupus research community. Drs. Graham and Nestor epitomize the potential of the next generation of lupus researchers, and the Foundation looks forward to the invaluable insights they will uncover with the grant support.
Research Objectives and Focus Areas
The research projects spearheaded by this year's awardees promise to shed light on fundamental pathways within the body that contribute to the onset of lupus. Their findings could potentially catalyze the development of innovative treatment strategies to better manage the disorder.
Dr. Jared Graham's Research
Dr. Graham will delve into the role of a specific protein known as SHP-2. His research will investigate how this protein might cause the immune system to malfunction in lupus patients, leading to unintended attacks on healthy cells. In individuals suffering from lupus, B cells may become hyperactive, producing
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