Levels of signaling molecules called cytokines can be used to identify people with systemic scleroderma (SSc) who are at…
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
Acazicolcept (ALPN-101), an experimental therapy that blocks T-cell activation and is being developed by Alpine Immune Sciences, was found…
Among people with systemic scleroderma, education and income are major determinants of perceived functional ability, a new study indicates.
Prometheus Biosciences is planning a clinical trial of its investigational anti-inflammatory and antifibrotic medication PRA023 in people with…
Scleroderma renal crisis (SRC), a rare and severe manifestation of systemic scleroderma, is disproportionately common in Blacks, a new…
Talaris Therapeutics has launched a Phase 2 clinical trial to test its treatment candidate FCR001 for people with diffuse…
A first patient has been enrolled in a pivotal Phase 2b clinical trial testing the safety and effectiveness of HZN-825, …
Children with an extremely rare form of systemic scleroderma tend to experience longer diagnostic delays, are more likely to…
Most scleroderma patients who responded to a U.S.-based online survey report being satisfied with their current medications and are…
A new study being conducted at the University of Pittsburgh is testing the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in…