In cystic fibrosis (CF), certain immune cells show signs of dysfunction very early in life, according to a new…
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
Registration is now open for BreatheCon 2025, an annual online event hosted by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation that…
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Bonnie Ramsey, MD, a pediatrician and researcher who dedicated her career to advancing care for cystic fibrosis (CF), has…
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