Masitinib treatment was linked to a nearly doubled five-year survival rate among people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS),…
Michela Luciano, PhD
Michela Luciano is a Science Writer at BioNews. Originally from the picturesque mountain town of L’Aquila, Italy, Michela holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Salzburg. Her research focused on the role of inflammation in acute myeloid leukemia. With a deep passion for scientific communication, Michela transitioned into her first role as Scientific Writer in 2022. Outside of work she enjoys street photography, mountain hikes, running, and spending as much time as possible outdoors.
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Articles by Michela Luciano, PhD
A team at Stanford University has received a $13 million grant to uncover previously unknown genetic causes of amyotrophic…
AC Immune’s experimental imaging agent ACI-19626 continues to show a good safety profile and has shown promise for detecting…
COYA 302, Coya Therapeutics’ investigational therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) — shown in an early clinical trial…
Shionogi has completed its acquisition of global rights to Radicava and Radicava ORS, two edaravone formulations approved to…
ACI-19626, an experimental imaging agent developed by AC Immune, may safely detect abnormal clumps of the protein TDP-43 in…
The ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) and Brain Canada have awarded a combined $515,000 to support four…
Coya Therapeutics has raised about $11.1 million in a private investment round to support commercial-readiness efforts for COYA 302,…
Patient enrollment has reached the halfway mark in an ongoing expanded access program (EAP) for MN‑166 (ibudilast), Medicinova’s oral…
Note: This story has been updated Jan. 16, 2026, to correct that once the therapy is delivered, the gene, not…