Joana Carvalho, PhD, managing science editor —

Joana holds a bachelor’s in biology, a Master of Science in evolutionary and developmental biology, and a PhD in biomedical sciences from Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal. Her work has been focused on the impact of non-canonical Wnt signaling in the collective behavior of endothelial cells — those that make up the lining of blood vessels — found in the umbilical cord of newborns. In addition to several research fellowships, she was awarded two Erasmus scholarships to conduct part of her studies in France.

Articles by Joana Carvalho

ALS MRI Marker May Facilitate Diagnosis and Monitoring, Study Finds

A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) marker may facilitate amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients’ diagnosis and disease monitoring, a study finds. The study, “Is the Hypointensity in Motor Cortex the Hallmark of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?,” was published in the Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences. ALS is a progressive neurological…

CuATSM Therapy May Slow ALS Progression, Improving Cognition and Respiration in Patients, Phase 1 Trial Shows

CuATSM, one of the lead investigational therapies of Collaborative Medicinal Development (CMD), may slow disease progression and improve the respiratory and cognitive function of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a Phase 1 trial shows. The findings of the multicenter, open-label, dose-finding study (NCT02870634) were announced by…