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Sep 23, 2026
Celiac Disease Experts To Address Common Myths In Upcoming Webinar
September 30: Celiac disease experts will address common myths and misconceptions about celiac disease and the gluten-free diet during a webinar hosted by the National Celiac Association and Harvard Medical School’s Celiac Education and Research Program.
- Celiac Disease
- Events
- Resources
Sep 14, 2026
NIH Invests $21 Million in Research on Hormones and Treatment Response
September 14, 2026 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched a $21 million research initiative to develop new computer-based models of how hormones function in the human body and how differences in hormonal biology may influence responses to medications. The Computational Modeling of Hormone Homeostasis Initiative will support researchers developing human-based models that simulate hormone homeostasis, the processes […]
- Genetics
- Policy & Health Decisions
- Research Studies
Sep 08, 2026
IBD Nutrition Toolkit Updated for 2026 and Now Available in Spanish
ImproveCareNow has updated its IBD Nutrition Toolkit for 2026 and released the full resource in Spanish, expanding access to practical nutrition guidance for people with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and their families.
- IBD (Crohn’s and UC)
- Resources
Sep 03, 2026
GAI Honors ARCS Scholar Ian McKnight
GAI honors Ian McKnight as its 2026–2027 ARCS Scholar. His Johns Hopkins research examines how airway epithelial cells shape immune responses in allergic asthma.
- Events
- GAI Funded
Sep 01, 2026
CAR T-Cell Trials for Autoimmune Diseases Paused After Safety Events
CAR T-cell therapy has generated major excitement as a potential way to reset the immune system in autoimmune disease. Now, recent safety events have prompted Novartis and Bristol Myers Squibb to pause several trials, raising important questions about risk, patient selection, and what comes next for this rapidly evolving field.
- Clinical Trials
- Lupus
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sjögren disease
- Therapies
Aug 28, 2026
Former GAI Scholar Nikita Sivakumar Earns Research Fellowship
Former GAI Scholar Nikita Sivakumar has received an NTT Research Foundation Fellowship as she continues using computational modeling and machine learning to investigate immune cell behavior and human disease.
- Events
Aug 24, 2026
Large Study Uncovers Distinct Genetic Links Across Autoimmune Diseases
A nationwide Swedish study of more than 6.3 million people found that autoimmune diseases share genetic risk in distinct patterns, often clustering by the tissues and organ systems they affect. Researchers also found no evidence of one strong genetic factor underlying autoimmunity as a whole.
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Genetics
- Research Studies
- Risk Factors
Aug 20, 2026
Medical Dismissal, Patient Advocacy, and Finding Clinicians Who Listen
In an August 2026 episode of The Checkup with Doctor Mike, family medicine physician and health advocate Bayo Curry-Winchell, MD, MS (Dr. Bayo), discussed medical dismissal, bias in healthcare, and practical ways people can advocate for themselves when they feel their symptoms are not being taken seriously. Dr. Bayo shared experiences from both sides of the healthcare system. […]
- Autoimmune Stories
- Resources