The ALPHA Project

Duane Peters from the Lupus Foundation of America interviews Dr Susan Manzi from the Allegheny Health Network and Kathleen Arntsen from the Lupus and Allied Diseases Association, both based in the USA, about the Addressing Lupus Pillars for Health Advancement (ALPHA) Project. The ALPHA Project is the first global initiative to identify, prioritise and address top barriers in lupus impacting diagnosis, care, treatment and research. The diverse team includes lupus experts, clinicians, researchers, industry representatives, advocacy organisations and people with lupus, and there is a specific focus on the patient perspective.

Access the paper here: https://lupus.bmj.com/content/8/1/e000433