Marisa Wexler, MS,  senior science writer—

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.

Articles by Marisa Wexler

Symptoms of gMG controlled with long-term nipocalimab treatment

Long-term treatment with nipocalimab led to sustained reductions in symptom severity among antibody-positive patients with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) in a Phase 3 clinical trial. That’s according to new data presented by its developer, Johnson & Johnson, at the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting this…

Long-term benefits seen with Descartes-08 treatment in MG

Treatment with the cell therapy Descartes-08 led to long-term reductions in symptom severity for people with myasthenia gravis (MG) taking part in a Phase 2b clinical trial, according to updated data announced by therapy developer Cartesian Therapeutics. “Participants dosed with a single six-week course of treatment of…

Scientists develop assay to detect anti-agrin antibodies in MG

Scientists in Korea have developed a cell-based test that can be used to detect antibodies against agrin, a protein involved in nerve-muscle communication that is sometimes targeted by harmful autoantibodies in people with myasthenia gravis (MG). The researchers said they validated the test “and have demonstrated that this [cell-based…

MGFA patient conference highlights wellness education, science

More than 500 members of the myasthenia gravis (MG) community are expected at a conference featuring strategies for patient education, advances in science and treatment, and discussions on managing MG. The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA)’s National Patient Conference, being held March 30-April 1 in Phoenix and virtually, is…

Inebilizumab eases gMG symptoms in anti-AChR antibody patients

One year of treatment with inebilizumab eased symptoms and improved daily functioning for people with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) positive for antibodies against the acetylcholine receptor (AChR), according to new data from the Phase 3 MINT clinical trial. Amgen, the company developing inebilizumab, will present the new…

Rituximab seen as safe, effective in treating MuSK-positive MG

Rituximab can safely and effectively control myasthenia gravis (MG) in patients with antibodies against muscle-specific kinase or MuSK, according to a new analysis. “Rituximab has demonstrated effectiveness and safety as a treatment for anti-MuSK MG. It has the potential to help patients with any baseline severity, especially those…