Professor, Department of Radiology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Dr. Abass Alavi is a Professor of Radiology and Neurology and Director of Research Education in the Department of […]
Identifying a novel molecular regulator of tolerogenic dendritic cell function, this project uncovers how its loss triggers spontaneous multiorgan autoimmunity and exacerbates lupus — revealing a clinically relevant pathway in immune tolerance.
A self-replicating RNA platform delivers anti-inflammatory cytokines directly to the airways, offering targeted local immune suppression without systemic toxicity — a mechanistically distinct approach to treating lupus lung disease.
Developing a bioavailable DNAseIL3 biologic to degrade pathogenic autoantibodies and treat lupus and related autoimmune diseases.
Restoring thromboangioplasticity in antiphospholipid syndrome by developing recombinant proteins that counteract harmful anti-annexin V antibodies.
Repurposing nuclear-penetrating autoantibodies from lupus and scleroderma patients as potent, safe inhibitors of pathogenic NETosis.
Identifying DNA methylation signatures in blood and urine as non-invasive biomarkers to classify lupus nephritis and guide treatment without repeated biopsies.
Using wearable sensors and machine learning to analyze real-world movement and sleep data, this project aims to predict treatment response earlier and enable more personalized care for inflammatory arthritis.
Exploiting a newly discovered PD-1 dimerization mechanism, this project engineers monoclonal antibodies to more effectively suppress overactive T cells — offering a novel immune tolerance strategy for autoimmune diseases.
Repurposing topical MC903, an FDA-approved vitamin D analog, to trigger skin-derived bile acid synthesis and generate systemic anti-inflammatory effects in lupus nephritis.
