Patricia Inácio, PhD, science writer —

Patricia holds her PhD in cell biology from the University Nova de Lisboa, Portugal, and has served as an author on several research projects and fellowships, as well as major grant applications for European agencies. She also served as a PhD student research assistant in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Columbia University, New York, for which she was awarded a Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD) fellowship.

Articles by Patricia Inácio

Gene Therapy Targeting SARM1 May Inhibit Neuron Degeneration in ALS, Mouse Study Shows

A gene therapy designed to block the activity of SARM1 protein prevented the loss of axons ­­­­— long projections that connect nerve cells and transport information ­­­­— making the therapy a potential strategy to reduce the loss of peripheral nerves in several neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to a mouse…

Ibudilast-Rilutek Therapy Combo Closer to U.S. Patent for ALS and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases

MediciNova’s  investigational therapy ibudilast (MN-166) combined with Rilutek (riluzole), for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neurodegenerative diseases, has been given final approval — a notice of allowance stating that its request for a patent is being considered by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Receiving a notice of allowance is the final…