This Web directory is a source of information for those newly effected by autoimmune diseases.
Most of these links are to government web sites, including the agencies that are involved in research,
articles of interest and general information. Also included are several links to organizations
which receive government funding and also gather information about autoimmune diseases.
This is a Cabinet-level Department under the Executive Branch of the Federal Government. As the principal agency for protecting the health and providing services to all Americans.
HEALTHFINDER , a search engine to find information.
Healthy Women 2000, unlocking the Mysteries: Autoimmune Disease and Women
Established in 1887, this is the world's foremost biomedical research center. Part of the United States Department of Health, their mission is to counduct and support research in health. They do this to help prevent, detect, diagnose and treat diseases.
Environment Health Issues and Autoimmune Disease
Grant Proposal, including a good description of the disorder
NIH clinical study, MS and MRIs
Stem Cell Transplantation for treatment of autoimmune diseases
Overview of Neurological Diseases and Disorders
Established in 1950 is a component of NIH, this agency was congressionally designated to lead the Decade of the Brain campaign. They also support biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system.
Hope Through Research, a publication of the NIH
Immunologic Diseases- Autoimmune Diseases
Understanding Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmunity and the Female Immune Response
Plan for Studying Immune Tolerance
The Center for Disease Control is a system of health surveillance to monitor and prevent outbreaks of diseases. Established in 1946 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the CDC maintains national statistics on health.
Recently Recognized Herpes Virus, a Possible Cause of MS?
Multiple Sclerosis and the Hepatitis B Vaccine: Questions and Answers
Search Congressional Information on this Bill
Rep. Gephardt's Introduction of the Bill
A Non-Profit Organization Receiving Federal Funding
Founded in 1986, this organization provided personal support and services to those with MS.
Located at the Washington University Medical Center and the Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Their mission is to combate MS through patient care, research and education.
Mission is to publish information relievant to people living with nervous systems disorders.
National organization dedicated to addressing problems of autoimmunity disorders. Their activities include fund-raising, grant funding, research, legislative advocacy and national awareness.
Sponsored through the Combined Federal Campaign, the organizations goal is to improve the life of those with lupus, as well as legislative awareness.