The Dr. Murray Urowitz Professorship in Lupus Research at the University of Toronto

Lupus Ontario committed $50,000 towards the establishment of the Dr. Murray Urowitz Professorship at the University of Toronto.  For over 50 years, Dr. Murray Urowitz has led the world in lupus diagnosis, treatment, research and education. The Dr. Murray B. Urowitz Professorship in Lupus Research will ensure that the tradition of international excellence in patient care, research and education is kept alive and well at Toronto Western Hospital.  The research objectives defined to the Professorship are:

•   Define personalized medicine for our patients.
•   Reduce the reliance on steroids as a primary treatment.
•   Prevent long-term complications such as heart disease.
•   Better define and promote new research in brain and bone complications in patients with lupus.

Dr. Zahi Touma has been appointed Chair of the Professorship.