Laura Lewandowski

I’m very sorry for your loss

Hello, I am a scientist in a film. All my liquids are brightly coloured. The time it takes to perform tests and experiments is dependent on plot requirements, not biology or chemistry. Also, my safety glasses are extremely stylish.

Texas with a heart

I’ve been trying to find the words to express my sadness at the loss of precious life in Texas, but there are none. My heart is with all the victims of the flood and those who love them 💔

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Next generation sequencing analysis reveals complex genetic architecture of childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus Objectives Our current understanding of the genetic architecture of childhood-onset SLE (cSLE) is limited by a dearth of comprehensive genomic studies in cSLE. We have quantified the number of known r...

We are so excited to share our manuscript describing the genetic architecture in a diverse, international cohort of childhood-onset lupus patients.
-We found that cSLE patients have a high burden of BOTH common and rare SLE risk variants
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#lupus #genomics #cSLE
lupus.bmj.com/content/12/1...

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Same to you on both counts! I regret that we forgot to get a photo of us together. Looking forward to continuing our exciting collaboration in #cSLE! 🧬 🔬🧫🧪

Dr Lewandowski stands at a podium presenting her talk.

Honored to be invited to speak about #lupus genetics in global populations at #EULAR25, alongside the incredible Drs. Belot and Vinuesa! So much exciting data, and we are just beginning! 🧬🔬🌍

Congratulations to Dr Eve Smith for EULAR abstract award-Clinical Science for our collaboration in childhood-onset #lupus! Thankful to FOREUM-RRF for funding this exciting international collaboration to advance clinical research for cSLE! More great things ahead! #EULAR25 #lupus
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Great to meet you after all this time knowing you in the virtual space! 💜

So great to meet @lupusdnadoc.bsky.social in person for the first time today! @eular.org #eular2025

Thanks @georgearobinson.bsky.social! Exciting times ahead indeed! 🧬🔬🙌🏼

Opinion | How Underpaid Are W.N.B.A. Players? It’s Embarrassing.

My hero, economist Claudia Goldin, doggedly using data to show that many women continue to be paid less than they deserve, like she’s been doing for the past 30 goddamn years #econsky

www.nytimes.com/2025/06/06/o...

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Great meeting!
Great science!
Great people!
Great city!
So good to connect with you at #LUPUS2025! 💜

2 lupus doctors smile and wear purple clothing to raise lupus awareness

Today we #PutOnPurple together at LUPUS2025! So excited to meet up with Dr. Edens and continue our advocacy for our amazing patients with #lupus 💜🦋

Thank you to the #LupusChat Team for your powerful advocacy and dedication to the lupus community 💜💜💜💜

🎉 Happy #WorldLupusDay! Today is all about spreading #LupusAwareness. Thank you to every organization, advocate, caregiver, and supporter working daily to educate the masses about the effects of #Lupus. Let's continue working together to champion the Patient voice.💜 #LupusChat

🎉 It’s #WorldLupusDay! 💜 Tonight, Cardiff Castle, witness to nearly 2000 years of history, will shine purple to mark it. Huge thanks to @cardiffcouncil.bsky.social for the support. I can’t wait to see it! 🏰 #Lupus #LupusAwareness #CardiffCastle

It’s #WorldLupusDay! 💜 Like Izzy, show your support and help make lupus visible by rocking a purple outfit or accessories today! 💜✨ Join the global lupus community & take action.

📸 Drop a pic of yourself in purple in the replies or post on your own page with #WorldLupusDay!

A group of doctors, nurses, and students wearing purple clothes and wigs smiles in a group photo.

May 10 is #WorldLupusDay! As a pediatric rheumatologist, I join many colleagues, patients and caregivers as we #putonpurple to raise #lupusawareness 💜🦋

Ever wondered how advocacy actually works on Capitol Hill? Join us LIVE to learn what advocacy really means, how #lupus warriors are driving change in D.C., and how you can use your voice to make an impact from home. 💜

📺 Watch now and get inspired: buff.ly/WuN93Ab #lupusadvocacy

Clinical research drives progress in #lupus care - and your voice makes it possible! 💜 Hear from experts at AstraZeneca, Biogen, and Genentech plus advocates like Olga making an impact.

📺 Watch the livestream: buff.ly/WuN93Ab #lupusadvocacy

💪 Advocacy in action! Dr. Karen Costenbader & Dr. Gary Gilkeson share how #lupusadvocacy is making an impact at the CDC, OMH, and DoD. 💜 Tune in to see how these programs support people with #lupus - and how YOU can help drive change.

📺 Watch now: buff.ly/WuN93Ab

Today is lupus virtual advocacy day! Use the links below to contact your reps- it is a fast yet effective way to join the community effort to raise #lupusawareness 💜💪🏽

💜 The energy is high at the National #LupusAdvocacy Summit in Washington! #Lupus warriors from across the U.S. are sharing where they’re from & how they’re raising their voices for change. Watch now to celebrate advocates showing up to make lupus visible: buff.ly/WuN93Ab

Get ready for the National Lupus Advocacy Summit today! If you're participating online, the livestream starts at 9:30am EST. Looking forward to seeing you there: buff.ly/rrzDean #lupusadvocacy

Did this really happen

Sending spooky thoughts and vibes to both of you 👻

Haha- I had to get a full debrief when I visited MA recently. And whoa! Buckle up- it’s a wild ride!!!! 😳