Breaking Barriers in Lupus Research: UT Southwestern Advances Recruitment Through Real-World Data and Predictive Analytics

Dr. David Karp, Chief of the Division of Rheumatic Diseases at UT Southwestern Medical Center, leads research efforts in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a rare and complex autoimmune condition that disproportionately affects women of color. Despite caring for 1,000–1,200 lupus patients at any given time, the team faces substantial barriers to enrolling eligible participants in clinical trials.