Aundrea Eason Loftley, MD

MUSC Health is a comprehensive healthcare system based in Charleston, South Carolina, providing patients with a wide array of medical services, including specialized care in areas such as cancer treatment, cardiac services, and behavioral health. With a commitment to patient-centered care and innovative treatment options, MUSC Health also emphasizes the integration of arts in healing, offering creative arts therapy to enhance the patient experience. The organization is dedicated to accessibility, ensuring that healthcare services reach South Carolinians through its extensive network of clinical affiliates and community partnerships. MUSC Health's focus on education, research, and professional development fosters a collaborative environment aimed at improving health outcomes and delivering high-quality care. Generated from the website

Kimberly Hall Dalmau, DNP, FNP, is a healthcare provider based in Charleston, SC, that is part of the MUSC Health system, which offers a wide range of medical services and specialties. Known for its commitment to patient-centered care, the organization emphasizes advanced medical practices, professional development, and community involvement through various programs and initiatives. As a leading healthcare entity, MUSC Health encompasses numerous clinical affiliates, educational partnerships, and innovative research efforts aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of South Carolinians. The institution prides itself on its evidence-based practice, shared governance, and recognition for quality care, ensuring that patients receive the right care at the right time. Generated from the website

Dr. Diane Kamen is an assistant professor of medicine in the division of rheumatology. She completed her undergraduate training at Northwestern University. She graduated from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1999 and completed her internal medicine residency and a three-year rheumatology fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina in June 2005. In 2004, she completed a two-year Master of Science in Clinical Research program, funded through an NIH K30 clinical research curriculum award. She joined the faculty in July 2005. Dr. Kamen has had a longstanding interest in the clinical treatment of and research in understanding the natural history of autoimmune disorders. Her clinical and research interests remain focused on systemic lupus erythematosus and she is an active member of the M.U.S.C.L.E. Research Group. She has headed several large observational investigations, including studies of the prevalence, characteristics, and genetics of SLE within the Sea Island African American Gullah population (the S.L.E.I.G.H. Study) and has a K23 award from the NIH to investigate the role of vitamin D in lupus under the mentorship of Dr. Gilkeson. She also has an R21 award from the NIH to explore potential environmental triggers of autoimmunity. She is involved in multiple interventional clinical trials in lupus, both industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated. She serves as the clinical director for the lupus clinical trials consortium at MUSC. Dr. Kamen promotes clinical research at a national level as chair of the southern section American Federation for Medical Research, a member of the Lupus Foundation of America medical-scientific advisory council, and on the international level as a member of the Systemic Lupus Collaborating Clinics (SLICC).Dr. Kamen's career goals include gaining insight into the pathogenic mechanisms responsible for autoimmune diseases and improving the quality of life for patients.