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

TMB-003 Therapy to Reduce Scarring Wins FDA Orphan Drug Designation

Scleroderma treatment TMB-003, which aims to improve patients’ quality of life by reducing the scarring that characterizes the autoimmune disorder, has been granted orphan drug designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This designation is awarded to investigational therapies intended to improve treatment for rare diseases,…

Documentary ‘Beyond Breathless’ Highlights Interstitial Lung Disease

A new documentary, “Beyond Breathless,” will showcase the journey of those affected by interstitial lung disease (ILD) through the real experiences of people living with rare lung diseases, their loved ones, and healthcare professionals. The documentary, by pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim, will premier at noon EST Saturday (Dec. 5) on…