505: Developing Drugs to Treat Lupus Nephritis and Other Rare Diseases - Dr. Neil Solomons

Summary: Dr. Neil Solomons is Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of Aurinia Pharmaceuticals. Neil is developing a drug to treat lupus nephritis, a disease in which inflammation of the kidneys can cause kidney failure, need for dialysis, or kidney transplant. There are no FDA-approved therapies for this disease. Outside of research, Neil is an obsessive soccer fan, and he has avidly watched English Premier League games since he was a child. He also enjoys playing the guitar and spending time with his family.