Note: This story was updated Oct. 21, 2026, to clarify that the autoinjector and syringe versions of Zilbrysq contain the…
Marisa Horak, MS
senior science writer
Marisa Horak joined Bionews in 2018 right after she completed her master’s degree in cellular and molecular pathology. She has dedicated her career to making scientific and medical information more accessible to people affected by rare and chronic disorders.
Education
- MS, Cellular and Molecular Pathology, University of Pittsburgh
- BS, Microbiology, Michigan State University
Professional Accomplishments
- Universal concept signature analysis: genome-wide quantification of new biological and pathological functions of genes and pathways, 2019, Briefings in Bioinformatics
- Epigenetic activation of HORMAD1 in basal-like breast cancer: role in Rucaparib sensitivity, 2018, Oncotarget
- Insights on processes of evolutionary tumor growth, 2016, Atlas Genet Cytogenet Oncol Haematol
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Articles by Marisa Horak, MS
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Researchers called for standardized guidelines for diagnosing and treating people with myasthenia gravis (MG) who test negative for typical…
Most neurologists believe that CAR T-cell treatments have the potential to revolutionize care for neuro-immune diseases such as myasthenia…
Myasthenia gravis (MG) can have a substantial impact on a person’s quality of life, but currently available data make…
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Vyvgart (efgartigimod alfa-fcab), an approved treatment for myasthenia gravis (MG), can quickly and safely ease symptoms in people…
Top-line results — a snapshot of key early findings — from a large international clinical trial testing Immunovant’s therapy…
TPST-4003, Tempest Therapeutics’ next-generation CAR T-cell therapy for autoimmune diseases such as myasthenia gravis (MG), will soon be…