Eurordis opened a campaign, called Rare 2030 Action, that is seeking to establish a European action plan for…
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
Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) may be associated with a rare type of skin cancer called Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC),…
The Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) has recommended that Ruzurgi (amifampridine) be reimbursed for…
In the U.S., treatments for rare diseases such as Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) account for only 11% of total medical…
For the more than 25 million Americans living with rare diseases, including Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS), medical emergencies…
The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)’s RareLaunch training program will host two days of free virtual workshops…
A majority of rare disease patients using telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic thought the experience positive, and many would like…
A $750,000 grant from the National Science Foundation will fund a project to build a better computer model of…
An $86,880 grant from the National Science Foundation will support the development of computer simulations that aim to improve…
Health Canada has approved Ruzurgi (amifampridine) for the treatment of Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) in individuals ages…