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

Fungus Used in Chinese Medicine Eased PAH Damage in Rat Model

Treatment with a fungus called Ophiocordyceps sinensis eased disease signs and improved survival in a rat model of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), suggesting a potential to treat patients. The findings were in the study “Substantial involvement of TRPM7 inhibition in the therapeutic effect of Ophiocordyceps sinensis on…

Pemziviptadil Shows Promise in Small Clinical Trial

PhaseBio Pharmaceuticals‘s investigational therapy pemziviptadil (PB1046) showed a good safety profile and clinically meaningful effects on physical function in a small clinical trial of three people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). The findings support further evaluation of pemziviptadil as…

Sotatercept Receives Orphan Drug Designation in Europe

The European Commission has granted orphan drug designation to sotatercept for the treatment of people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). This designation is given to medications with the potential to substantially improve care for rare diseases — defined as those that affect fewer than five individuals per 10,000…