Lupus (SLE)
Systemic lupus erythematosus (also known as ‘lupus’ or SLE) is a rare autoimmune disease. It occurs in approximately 1 out of 1,000 people in Canada and 10-20% of them have lupus that started in childhood. Learn more about Lupus below by watching our Lupus webinar with Dr. Deborah Levy and by reading over helpful links and stories from those with lived experience in our community. And, don’t forget to download your FREE Lupus Quick Facts Sheet too
Check out the recording from our #Rare Talks: Lupus Edition Virtual Education Event
Dr. Deborah Levy provides a detailed overview of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) answering frequently asked questions and more!
About the Presenter: Dr. Deborah Levy, Pediatric Rheumatologist, Sick Kids Hospital
Dr. Levy is the Clinical Director, Division of Rheumatology at the Hospital for Sick Children (“SickKids”) in Toronto and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Toronto. She is the co-director of the Lupus Clinic at SickKids and her research primarily focuses on the long-term medical and psychosocial outcomes of childhood-onset Lupus. She has participated as a collaborator on multiple research projects through CAPRI. She is also interested in alternate models of care for children with arthritis and is working with advanced practitioners to develop a new network of pediatric rheumatology providers for children in underserved communities within Ontario. Advocacy work as the past Chair of the Pediatric Committee of the Canadian Rheumatology Association and as the Vice President (Pediatric) of the Ontario Rheumatology Association has helped to improve access to drugs for pediatric rheumatology patients. Dr. Levy has lived, trained and worked in both the US and Canada.
helpful links
read our stories
Shedding Light On Lupus: Naina & Ambika
"Hi, my name is Naina and I am [...]
Five facts for youth living with Childhood-onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (cSLE)
For Lupus Awareness Month, we asked new C+F Board Member, [...]
10 Things I Learned in 10 Years of Lupus
My name is Maryse Hendi and I live in [...]
