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Jill P. Buyon, MD, is a Professor of Rheumatology at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine and serves as the Director of the Lupus Center. She is renowned for her expertise in autoimmune diseases, particularly lupus and Sjogren’s syndrome, with a focus on pregnancy-related complications and fetal outcomes.
- Positions: Sir Deryck and Lady Va Maughan Professor of Rheumatology, Director of the Division of Rheumatology, Co-Director of the Colton Center for Autoimmunity
- Board Certifications: Rheumatology (1984), Internal Medicine (1981)
Research Focus:
Dr. Buyon’s work explores the pathogenesis of congenital heart block (CHB) in fetuses of mothers with lupus, emphasizing maternal anti-SSA/Ro-SSB/La antibodies. Her studies also address lupus nephritis, atherosclerosis risks in lupus patients, and triggers for lupus onset. She leads the national Research Registry for Neonatal Lupus, which includes 352 affected families.
Key Trends in Recent Publications:
Her recent articles focus on lupus nephritis biomarkers (e.g., urine activated leukocyte cell adhesion molecule) and metabolic therapies like GLP-1 receptor agonists in SLE patients. These works reflect her commitment to precision medicine and improving renal and maternal-fetal outcomes.
Scientific Awards:
- Evelyn V. Hess Award for lupus research
- Distinguished Clinical Investigator Award (American College of Rheumatology)
- Halsted R. Holman Award (LUPUS 2014 meeting)
Labs and Collaborations:
Dr. Buyon’s research laboratory at NYU Langone is supported by National Institutes of Health grants. She collaborates with obstetricians specializing in high-risk pregnancies and leads multi-institutional trials, including the METRO Lupus Consortium and Lupus Omics Cutaneous Kidney Investigative Team projects.
