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. …

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

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.

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 …

Dec 19, 2024 · Mariana J. Kaplan, M.D., is chief and senior investigator of the Systemic Autoimmunity Branch at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAMS).

Jan 28, 2025 · 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 …

Mar 11, 2025 · Norio Hanata, M.D., Ph.D., is a rheumatologist from Japan. He is a postdoctoral visiting fellow in the Systemic Autoimmunity Branch at the NIAMS. His research focuses on …

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 …

Led by Dr. Peter Grayson, the program studies systemic vasculitis by evaluating patients with the disease through comprehensive research initiatives.

Sep 20, 2024 · Hannah is the lab manager in the Systemic Autoimmunity Branch, working for Dr. Mariana Kaplan. The lab's research focuses on systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid …