Treatment with DYNE-101 is leading to improvements in muscle function — with notable gains in finger function — among people…
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
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The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) has announced its 2025 Legacy Awards, and will honor two individuals who have made…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted fast track designation to DYNE-101, a treatment candidate for myotonic…