Redefining Autoimmune Diseases Across Rheumatology (RADAR)

The purpose of the study is to understand the community of bacteria and other microbes that reside in the nose as well as the genetic changes in the nasal tissue in people with AAV, and how these relate to the overall immune response in the blood of people with AAV. The objective of the study is to examine the changes in the nasal microbiome and the immune response to understand the cause of these diseases and develop better tests and therapies.

Study Duration: Approximately 2 years