Lupus Foundation of America Honors Outstanding Achievements in Lupus Research

Lupus Foundation of America Honors Outstanding Achievements in Lupus Research

The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) celebrated exceptional lupus researchers at the 20th Anniversary Evelyn V. Hess Reception on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

Karen Costenbader, MD, MPH, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, was honored with the 2025 Evelyn V. Hess Award, and Andrea Fava, MD, Johns Hopkins University, received the 2025 Mary Betty Stevens Young Investigator Prize.

Established in 2005, the Evelyn V. Hess Award recognizes a clinical or basic scientist whose exceptional work has advanced the understanding and treatment of lupus.

The award is named in honor of Dr. Hess, an internationally recognized expert in lupus whose pioneering research has left a lasting impact on lupus research and care.

This year’s Hess Award was given to Dr. Karen Costenbader.

Author’s summary: LFA honors lupus researchers.

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