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What is Autoimmune Disease?
- AUTOIMMUNE VS AUTOINFLAMMATORY DISEASE
  
  A Comparative Look
  
  Autoimmune disease (AD) and autoinflammatory disease (AIF) are two categories of illnesses that occur when the immune system mistakenly damages healthy cells. Although these inflammatory disorders share many commonalities, there are key features that make them unique.
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  Autoimmune diseases (AD) occur when the immune system attacks the body’s own healthy cells. There are 80-100 known autoimmune diseases and counting, affecting more than 14 million Americans.
  AUTOIMMUNE VS AUTOINFLAMMATORY DISEASE
  
  A Comparative Look
  
  Autoimmune disease (AD) and autoinflammatory disease (AIF) are two categories of illnesses that occur when the immune system mistakenly damages healthy cells. Although these inflammatory disorders share many commonalities, there are key features that make them unique.
  
  Read Our Article
Resources & Support
- FREE RESOURCE
  
  Find Hope in Your Health Journey
  
  The Autoimmune & Chronic Illness Toolkit includes journal templates, resource lists, guidance for doctor appointments, tips on communication, and many more tools to support and empower you throughout your experience.
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  Browse our resource lists and information via the links below.
  FREE RESOURCE
  
  Find Hope in Your Health Journey
  
  The Autoimmune & Chronic Illness Toolkit includes journal templates, resource lists, guidance for doctor appointments, tips on communication, and many more tools to support and empower you throughout your experience.
  
  Get Our Guide
Education & Research
- HIGHLIGHTED PARTNERSHIP
  
  GAI is proud to fund the Raising Celiac podcast from the Celiac Disease Program at Boston Children’s Hospital
  
  Each episode features education, awareness and research on celiac disease in connection with other autoimmune conditions, including expert interviews on how these autoimmune diseases co-exist.
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  We support autoimmune disease research, awareness, and education. We fund clinical research, scientific investigations, multidisciplinary medicine, and educational resources, including podcasts and webinars.
  HIGHLIGHTED PARTNERSHIP
  
  GAI is proud to fund the Raising Celiac podcast from the Celiac Disease Program at Boston Children’s Hospital
  
  Each episode features education, awareness and research on celiac disease in connection with other autoimmune conditions, including expert interviews on how these autoimmune diseases co-exist.
  
  View Podcast
About Us
- SPREADING AWARENESS
  
  We were proud to sponsor Nature Magazine’s July 2021 Outlook on Autoimmune Disease
  
  Learn more about GAI's work, autoimmune risk factors, research advances, and more!
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  The Global Autoimmune Institute is empowering solutions in the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune disease (AD) through research, education, and validation while supporting multidisciplinary approaches to wellness.
  SPREADING AWARENESS
  
  We were proud to sponsor Nature Magazine’s July 2021 Outlook on Autoimmune Disease
  
  Learn more about GAI’s work, autoimmune risk factors, research advances, and more!
  
  Read Our Feature
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About Autoimmune Disease

How Sex & Genetics Influence Autoimmunity

“There are very few conditions besides autoimmunity which have such remarkable differences in sex bias,” says Veena Taneja of the Mayo Clinic, who is currently working with RA-associated bacteria in mouse models to define sex-specific responses and mechanisms. Learn more about how genetics, epigenetics, hormones, environmental exposures, diet, and lifestyle may all play a role in influencing autoimmune disease!

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What You Need to Know

COVID News & Research Updates

Want to know what's going on in coronavirus news? Check out our ongoing timeline summarizing key COVID-19 scientific developments, especially as they pertain to autoimmune disease.

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Comorbidities in Autoimmune Disease & Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome

About 25% of patients with an autoimmune disease are at risk of developing an additional autoimmune disease, however, researchers are still learning the mechanisms behind why this happens. Learn more about what is currently known in this article!

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Body Regions Commonly Affected by Autoimmunity

Autoimmune Disease Specialist Spotlight

Aashika's Story: Finding Hope and Gratitude in the Journey to Healing

Find the Resources You Need

Explore our growing lists of related organizations, medical institutions, books, blogs, podcasts, and more on autoimmune disease. Head to our resources page or use the links below to help locate the resources and information you need.

A-Z Disease List

Browse our extensive list of verified and suspected autoimmune diseases.

COVID-19 Information

An overview of COVID-19 news as it relates to autoimmune disease.

Read Our Articles

Peruse GAI's library of articles.

Download Our Free Guide

Journal templates, resource lists, guidance for appointments, communication tips, and more.

U.S. Medical Institutions

Find institutions that specialize in various autoimmune diseases.

Books We Love

A list of books we love and essential reading for better understanding autoimmune disease.

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Our next meeting is Saturday, April 29th at 1PM EST/10AM PST

Autoimmune Aware is a dynamic support group initiative focused on creating an inclusive space for the autoimmune disease and chronic illness community.

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