BT-267, an LRRK2 inhibitor being developed by Brenig Therapeutics as a treatment for Parkinson’s disease, has reached…
Andrea Lobo
Andrea Lobo is a Science writer at BioNews. She holds a Biology degree and a PhD in Cell Biology/Neurosciences from the University of Coimbra-Portugal, where she studied stroke biology. She was a postdoctoral and senior researcher at the Institute for Research and Innovation in Health in Porto, in drug addiction, studying neuronal plasticity induced by amphetamines. As a research scientist for 19 years, Andrea participated in academic projects in multiple research fields, from stroke, gene regulation, cancer, and rare diseases. She authored multiple research papers in peer-reviewed journals. She shifted towards a career in science writing and communication in 2022.
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The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is urging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F.
Herantis Pharma has reported new Phase 1b biomarker data that support the expected mechanism of action of HER-096, its…
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Neuralight said a newly completed study showed its machine learning-based system monitoring eye movements via webcam is more sensitive…
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A new collaboration aims to accelerate the development of large-molecule therapeutics capable of entering the brain to treat neurological conditions,…
Zambon Biotech has dosed the first patient in its clinical trial testing Crexont (IPX203) — an extended-release formulation…
GT-02287, an oral therapy being developed by Gain Therapeutics, can increase glucocerebrosidase (GCase) enzyme activity in the brains of…