Treatment with Ultomiris (ravulizumab-cwvz) eased symptoms of generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) for more than a year, according to new…
Marisa Wexler, 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 Wexler, MS
Many people with myasthenia gravis (MG) caused by antibodies against MuSK initially present with eye-related symptoms, which soon affect…
Soliris (eculizumab) is better than rituximab at controlling myasthenia gravis (MG) symptoms over a two-year period, according to…
Cabaletta Bio has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to start first-in-human clinical testing of…
The risk of myasthenia gravis (MG) worsening during pregnancy is about 34%, a new study estimates. Notably, most…
Scientists described a new cellular model of the neuromuscular junction that could be useful for diagnosing myasthenia gravis (MG)…
By analyzing available research and conducting nearly 100 interviews with patients, an international team of researchers crafted a new tool…
Argenx is working toward the commercial launch of Vyvgart (efgartigimod) — recently approved by the U.S. Food and…
Throughout 2021, Myasthenia Gravis News has brought you coverage on the latest scientific advancements and clinical trials related to myasthenia…
Infants born to women with myasthenia gravis (MG) may develop a rare condition called transient neonatal myasthenia gravis…