Autoimmunity

Fighting Diseases

Why Down Syndrome Holds Key Clues about Autoimmunity

Almost half of Down Syndrome patients have autoimmune diseases – but no one knows why. That’s why Dr. Rebecca Partridge and BRI’s Dr. Bernard Khor are leading one of the first studies that investigates autoimmunity in people with DS.

Fighting Diseases

Group of male scientists in laboratory

Pinpointing the Connection Between Cancer and Autoimmune Disease

Scientists at BRI are exploring the links between cancer and autoimmunity–and BRI is building an infrastructure to help them make progress against both types of disease.

Living With A Disease

Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis: Building Community through Autoimmunity

Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis: Building Community through Autoimmunity

It can be isolating to have an autoimmune disease like Crohn’s or colitis. By bringing people together for exercise and fun, events like Take Steps are building a strong IBD community.

Living With A Disease

Women Living (and Thriving) with Autoimmune Diseases: Meet Chris Boerner

Women Living (and Thriving) with Autoimmune Diseases: Meet Chris Boerner

Chris Boerner has been living with Myasthenia Gravis since she was 14. Now she’s a thriving entrepreneur and mom of two.