Marisa Wexler MS,  —

Marisa holds an MS in Cellular and Molecular Pathology from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied novel genetic drivers of ovarian cancer. She specializes in cancer biology, immunology, and genetics. Marisa began working with BioNews in 2018, and has written about science and health for SelfHacked and the Genetics Society of America. She also writes/composes musicals and coaches the University of Pittsburgh fencing club.

Articles by Marisa Wexler

Screening important for co-occurring PNH, aplastic anemia: Case study

Early screening for paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) and aplastic anemia — two bone marrow disorders that often occur together — is important to prevent acute and serious complications, according to a recent case study. Aplastic anemia affects the stem cells in the bone marrow that give rise to new blood…

Empaveli most effective in newly treated PNH patients in study

People with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) newly treated with Empaveli (pegcetacoplan) are more likely to see their hemoglobin levels rise and less likely to experience breakthrough disease attacks than those started on Soliris (eculizumab) or Ultomiris (ravulizumab-cwvz). That’s according to a new study reporting the findings from an indirect comparison…

Trial of PNH treatment ARO-C3 plans to start dosing patients this year

ARO-C3, an experimental treatment being developed for paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) and other disorders mediated by the complement system, appears to be working as intended in a group of healthy volunteers. That’s according to interim data from an ongoing Phase 1/2 trial testing the Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals therapy in adults…