Research at Allied Biomedical Research Institute in Miami looks at lupus and how it affects joints, skin and kidneys. Apply online to register your interest.
Lupus is an autoimmune condition that can affect the joints, skin, kidneys and energy, often in waves of flares and calmer periods. Teams at Allied Biomedical Research Institute in Miami look at what drives those flares and at medicines that work differently from the ones already available.
Taking part usually means a first visit, follow-ups spread over several months, joint and skin checks, and routine blood and urine tests. The team explains every step first, and taking part is voluntary.
Apply online to register your interest and someone from Allied will contact you.
Frequently asked questions
Where is lupus research done?
At Allied Biomedical Research Institute, 7100 SW 47th St in Miami.
Why are urine tests part of lupus research?
Lupus can affect the kidneys, so routine urine tests help the team follow kidney health over time.
Can someone keep seeing their rheumatologist?
Yes. Regular care continues, and the Allied team can share updates with a person's rheumatologist when asked.
What happens after I apply?
Someone from Allied reviews the answers and calls to explain the research before anything is decided.
What the clinic will ask you
Allied Biomedical Research Institute's own pre-screening questions. You answer them when you apply — they go to the clinical team, never to other members.
- Have you been diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
- Are you pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or currently breastfeeding?
- Have you had tuberculosis, or been diagnosed with tuberculosis in the past 6 months?
- Have you been diagnosed with HIV or any other condition that weakens the immune system?
- Do you currently have an active infection or uncontrolled high blood pressure?
