Vijaya Iyer is a freelance science writer for BioNews Services. She has contributed content to their several disease-specific websites, including cystic fibrosis, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, among others.
She holds a PhD in Microbiology from Kansas State University, where her research focused on molecular biology, bacterial interactions, metabolism, and animal models to study bacterial infections. Following the completion of her PhD, Dr. Iyer went on to complete three postdoctoral fellowships at Kansas State University, University of Miami and Temple University.
She joined BioNews Services to utilize her scientific background and writing skills to help patients and caregivers remain abreast with important scientific breakthroughs.
Articles by Vijaya Iyer
Recent Posts
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- The home accommodations we’ve made for our daughter with LEMS June 5, 2023
- Acetaminophen may compromise safety, efficacy of Firdapse: Study May 30, 2023
- Reflecting on my daughter’s first experience with IVIG therapy May 29, 2023
- New Maryland council to help guide legislature on rare diseases May 23, 2023
- Pursuing your passion can be an important form of stress relief May 22, 2023
- Catalyst to file FDA request soon for increase to maximum Firdapse dose May 16, 2023
- Switching doctors brings unexpected challenges for my daughter May 15, 2023
- NORD adds 9 new rare disease centers to its US network May 9, 2023
- Understanding the impact of stress on my daughter’s LEMS symptoms May 8, 2023