Lupus Society of Alberta

For the LSA, the grace, flexibility, and complexity of the willow tree have come to represent the qualities people develop as they meet the challenges posed by lupus.

Just thinking about the beauty and endurance of the willow - bending but not breaking in the face of strong winds - can be an empowering image for those whose lives are affected by lupus.

The Faces of Lupus

The faces of lupus ....

Lupus is called 'the disease with a thousand faces' because the symptoms and course of the disease differ so much from person to person. Lupus affects people of all ages, genders and ethnic backgrounds.

Any face could be the face of lupus.

Click here to take part in a 'Faces of Lupus' book project.

LSA is a member of Imagine Canada and participates in Imagine Canada's Ethical Code Program

Imagine Canada is a group that supports charities and nonprofits so they can, in turn, support the Canadians and communities they serve. Imagine Canada's Ethical Code Program sets standards for charitable organizations to manage and report their financial affairs responsibly. This is important because, as a donor, you are entitled to transparency and the greatest impact possible for your donation.

RESEARCH FUNDING APPLICATION
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Please complete the following questions when applying for research funding and submit your application to: Lupus Society of Alberta, Suite 202, 1055 - 20 Ave NW, Calgary, AB, T2M 1E7

General Information

  • Principal investigators
  • Organizational affiliation
  • Contact numbers (telephone, fax and e-mail)
  • Biographical sketch of the principal investigator
  • Anticipated start date of the research project
  • Anticipated duration of project
  • Type of research: basic science, clinical trial, health research
  • Other sources of funding being sought or already obtained

Research Protocal Summary

  • Title of proposed research
  • Hypothesis or research question
  • Rationale and significance of this research
  • Objectives
  • Basic study design
  • Methodology, including number of subjects, inclusion/exclusion criteria, procedures and primary variables (what will be studied and how)
  • Data analysis
  • Particulars of any related studies which have been completed or are underway

Ethics Approval

Please attach a copy of your ethics approval letter from either the university with which you are affiliated or the College of Physicians and Surgeons’ ethics committee.

Budget Summary

Please provide a detailed budget including the following information:

  • List all support personnel to be used in this study (position, hours, wages, costs)
  • List all services required to complete the study (lab tests, etc….)
  • List all supply and equipment requirements for this study
  • List any other project costs

Please also list any other sources to which you have applied or requested funding for this project.

Reporting Requirements

If your application is successful, the Lupus Society of Alberta requires you to provide an annual progress report in addition to a final report on the research and findings.