Marisa Wexler, MS, senior science writer —

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.

Articles by Marisa Wexler

Risdiplam, Oral SMA Treatment, Up for Approval in Japan

Chugai Pharmaceutical, part of the Roche Group, is asking that risdiplam be approved as a daily oral treatment for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) patients in Japan. A new drug application seeking approval, submitted to that country’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), may be given priority review…