ARF's 'Articles of Incorporation' define our goal with legal precision:-

1. To conduct Scientific Research into the cause(s) of and cure(s) for 'Autoimmune Disease'
2. To conduct Scientific Research into the cause(s) of and cure(s) for non-autoimmune disease(s)
3. To instruct the public on subjects related to disease, useful to individuals and beneficial to the community

However our "Mission" has been more succinctly summarized by our Board of Directors:

"To solve the enigma of Autoimmunity - one disease at a time"

April 2004 update: one disease has been solved, Sarcoidosis, and we are investigating similarities in the pathogenesis of this disease and that of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus and Parkinson's.