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

Actelion to Help Develop BBDF-101 for Juvenile Batten Disease

Beyond Batten Disease Foundation (BBDF) has struck a deal with Actelion Pharmaceuticals to help further the development of BBDF-101, an investigational treatment for juvenile Batten disease. Under the terms of the new agreement, Actelion (a Janssen Pharmaceutical Company of Johnson & Johnson) will provide a component of…