Tampa General Hospital (TGH) announced that is the first in Florida to use an organ care system that…
Ana Pena, PhD
Ana is a molecular biologist enthusiastic about innovation and communication. In her role as a science writer she wishes to bring the advances in medical science and technology closer to the public, particularly to those most in need of them. Ana holds a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Lisbon, Portugal, where she focused her research on molecular biology, epigenetics and infectious diseases.
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Articles by Ana Pena, PhD
Trikafta is expected to be a “game-changing” therapy for cystic fibrosis…
Patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) have a high prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) linked to higher levels…
Three investigative therapies by Proteostasis Therapeutics — PTI-801, PTI-808, and PTI-428 — showed potential to treat…
The Government of Quebec, in Canada, has approved a loan of $2.7 million Canadian…
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacteria that commonly causes serious lung infections in people with cystic fibrosis (CF),…
People with cystic fibrosis (CF) show a “high adherence” to CFTR modulators, but these newer medications are costly…
Latinos on 2 Caribbean Islands Carry CFTR Mutations Seen in 1% of CF Patients Elsewhere, Study Says
Latinos in the Caribbean with cystic fibrosis (CF) carry rare CFTR gene mutations not often seen in Latin…
Preclinical Data Supports Effectiveness of ARO-ENaC, Arrowhead’s Investigational Therapy for CF
Preclinical data shows that Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals‘ investigational inhaled treatment for cystic fibrosis (CF), called ARO-ENaC, accelerates mucus clearance…
Alaxia has joined the European consortium iABC to accelerate the development of ALX-009, an investigational inhaled antibiotic for…