Michela Luciano, PhD,  Science Writer—

Michela Luciano is a Science Writer at BioNews. Originally from the picturesque mountain town of L’Aquila, Italy, Michela holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Salzburg, where her research focused on the role of inflammation in acute myeloid leukemia. With a deep passion for scientific communication, Michela transitioned into her first role as a scientific writer in 2022. Outside of work, she enjoys street photography, mountain hikes, running, and spending as much time outdoors as possible.

Articles by Michela Luciano, PhD

PAH therapies extend survival in portopulmonary hypertension

People with portopulmonary hypertension (PoPH), a form of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) usually associated with liver disease, show lower five-year survival rates than people with other types of PAH. Common markers that help predict outcomes in other PAH forms failed to identify high-risk patients in this group, however. But…

Ultrasound device for PH nets FDA breakthrough device designation

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted breakthrough device status to the Gradient Denervation System, an ultrasound-based catheter for treating pulmonary hypertension (PH). A breakthrough designation is given to medical devices that may offer significant advantages over existing treatments for irreversibly debilitating or life-threatening conditions. It’s intended…