Mohan, ChandraTran, Phuongthy2021-02-112021-02-112020-09-29https://hdl.handle.net/10657/7497Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a systemic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in multiple body systems. Clinical manifestations are varied and can range from mild rashes to end-organ damage. The pathogenesis of SLE is complex and much is still unknown. Genetic factors are widely agreed to play a role, however known susceptibility genes only account for a percentage of SLE risk and heritability. Environmental factors, external exposures that can cause biological changes, can also interact with preexisting SLE genes, increasing disease risk.en-USThe author of this work is the copyright owner. UH Libraries and the Texas Digital Library have their permission to store and provide access to this work. Further transmission, reproduction, or presentation of this work is prohibited except with permission of the author(s).Poster