Macrophages from people with cystic fibrosis (CF) showed multiple defects that may make it harder for them to kill…
Marisa Horak, 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 Horak, MS
For people with cystic fibrosis (CF), the decision of whether or not to become a parent is fraught with…
ETD001, an inhaled therapy for cystic fibrosis (CF), appeared to work better than a placebo at improving lung function…
An early clinical trial testing inhaled cystic fibrosis (CF) treatment VX-522 — being developed for adults with CF who are…
Trikafta (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor) is generally effective at easing sinus issues in people with cystic fibrosis (CF) who have already…
Advocates around the globe are gearing up for a variety of events and digital…
A small clinical trial testing Sionna Therapeutics‘ SION-719 as an add-on treatment for cystic fibrosis (CF) — to…
People with cystic fibrosis (CF) taking Trikafta usually report notable improvements in their quality of life — even…
A therapy created using a miniaturized antibody can correct the functionality of the defective CFTR protein in people with…
Among people with cystic fibrosis (CF), certain measures of blood vessel health — especially regarding the aorta, the body’s…