How painful is the "Beauty Disease” lupus erythematosus, that a patient in Shanghai, Sha Baibai, could no longer bear the torment and considered euthanasia to end her young life? Why did Selena Gomez’s friend donate a kidney to her? What is so unique about this disease, and why is there still no effective treatment?

In this episode, host Dr. Janice and biomedical expert Ailsa delve into **Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)**, an autoimmune disease. The discussion covers the symptoms, mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatment challenges of SLE, as well as future therapeutic directions such as gene therapy, cell therapy, and stem cell treatments.

You will hear:

01:00 The suicide countdown of Shanghai patient Sha Baibai sparks widespread concern

03:21 Lupus, also known as the "beauty disease," has affected many celebrities

05:30 What is systemic lupus erythematosus? High-risk groups, causes of the disease, and more

12:34 The symptoms of lupus are not specific or uniform

14:00 The diversity of symptoms makes diagnosis and treatment complex

18:00 Current challenges in developing targeted medications

20:46 Future treatment directions: gene therapy, cell therapy, stem cells, etc.

26:11 Selena Gomez's fight against pain has inspired many

Guest

Ailsa is a renowned researcher in the biopharmaceutical field. She studied at the University of California, Davis, in the Department of Biological Sciences, and completed her graduate studies at Stanford University’s Department of Biomedical Technology. Outside of work, Ailsa possesses a rich cultural background and exceptional empathy, allowing her to understand the experiences of skin disease patients from multiple perspectives.

Hosts

Dr. Janice graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Chemistry. She specializes in biomedical research and development, with nearly 15 years of experience studying and working in the U.S. She is an emerging biotech entrepreneur who combines scientific talent with a passion for life. With significant academic achievements and numerous top-tier publications, Janice founded N1 Life in Silicon Valley, where she merges the latest molecular and computational technologies to design innovative drug delivery methods, impacting the entire drug development industry. Janice’s global network is a true "United Nations," comprising industry leaders and world travelers. As the permanent host of AirDrop从天而降, Janice shares her insights on technology, entrepreneurship, and life exploration, engaging with guests from diverse fields to discuss cutting-edge science and philosophy of life.

Music

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