Lupus Clinical Development Enters a New Era of Innovation

Join host David Wild as he speaks with Stacie Bell, chief clinical research officer at Lupus Therapeutics, about the dramatic transformation happening in lupus drug development. From a field once avoided by pharma companies to one generating unprecedented excitement, Bell discusses how her organization's 62-center network is revolutionizing clinical trials through patient engagement and scientific innovation. Learn about promising oral therapies, Genentech's cancer drug Gazyva under FDA review for lupus nephritis, cell therapy approaches offering potential long-term remission and how combination treatments may become the new standard. Bell shares insights on overcoming clinical trial barriers, advancing biomarker research and ensuring representative participation from lupus communities. A must-listen for anyone interested in autoimmune disease research, clinical development innovation, and patient-centered drug development.