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

Woman with Fabry has 2 disorders affecting her heart, kidneys

A woman with Fabry disease was found to have two co-occurring disorders — a heart condition called dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and an autoimmune kidney disorder called immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) — a rare combination. “To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report on such a case,”…

Guidelines for use of Galafold emphasize patient empowerment

A team of expert clinicians and patient advocates has created a new set of recommendations to guide the use of Galafold (migalastat) in people with Fabry disease, highlighting the importance of centering patients’ preferences in treatment decisions. “We hope that this publication will lead to the provision of…