Mar 22, 2023 · Overview of Autoimmune Diseases Your immune system is the network of cells and tissues in your body that work together to defend you from viruses, bacteria, and infection. It tries to …

Mar 22, 2023 · In autoimmune diseases, proteins known as autoantibodies target the body’s own healthy tissues by mistake, signaling the body to attack them.

Led by Dr. Mariana Kaplan, the branch studies autoimmune diseases, like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, seeking treatments and improved outcomes.

Jul 28, 2025 · Jordan Reaves is a Duke University graduate and a post-bac in Dr. Mariana Kaplan's lab at the NIAMS. He studies the molecular mechanisms behind co-occurring systemic autoimmune …

The diagnosis is based on how well the tear and salivary glands are working and whether there is evidence of autoimmunity. To diagnose Sjögren’s disease, your doctor may ask about your medical …

Dec 7, 2023 · Kaplan's research has focused on identifying mechanisms of immune dysregulation, organ damage, and premature vascular disease in systemic autoimmunity. More specifically, she …

Systemic Autoimmunity Branch Led by Dr. Mariana Kaplan, the branch studies autoimmune diseases, like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, seeking treatments and improved outcomes.

Clinical Care and Research at NIAMS is located at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) campus in Bethesda, Maryland, comprises several programs of research focused on rheumatological health in …

Apr 22, 2022 · The Center is researching the molecular underpinnings of autoimmunity among tribal members, and key personnel mentor and train American Indian students for careers in academia, …

Apr 10, 2023 · William Ambler M.D. joined NIAMS in 2022 as a Metzger Scholar in Translational Medicine. In the Kaplan Lab of the Systemic Autoimmunity Branch, he studies the role of sex …