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Marisa Wexler, MS
Marisa holds a Master of Science in cellular and molecular pathology from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied novel genetic drivers of ovarian cancer. Her areas of expertise include cancer biology, immunology, and genetics, and she has worked as a science writing and communications intern for the Genetics Society of America.
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Articles by Marisa Wexler, MS
Ionis Pharmaceuticals has launched a new grant program to fund novice researchers investigating transthyretin (ATTR) amyloidosis, a group of…
People living with hereditary transthyretin (hATTR) amyloidosis — which includes familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP) — report “profound” life changes…
Investigating how plasma from people with transthyretin (ATTR) amyloidosis affects heart cells from rats may help researchers predict future heart-related…
AT-01, an imaging agent being developed by Attralus, can help to differentiate between transthyretin (ATTR) amyloidosis — which includes…
PRX004, an investigational treatment by Prothena, can reduce the progression of nerve damage (neuropathy) and improve heart function in people…
Onpattro (patisiran) results in sustained improvements in polyneuropathy, quality of life, and other symptoms among people with familial…
The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)’s RareLaunch training program will host two days of…
A majority of rare disease patients using telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic thought the experience positive, and many would like…
CRX-1008, an investigational therapy also known as SOM0226 or tolcapone, is safe and well-tolerated by patients as a treatment for…