Marisa holds an MS in Cellular and Molecular Pathology from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied novel genetic drivers of ovarian cancer. She specializes in cancer biology, immunology, and genetics. Marisa began working with BioNews in 2018, and has written about science and health for SelfHacked and the Genetics Society of America. She also writes/composes musicals and coaches the University of Pittsburgh fencing club.
Participating in mindfulness-based group programs via online video conferencing is a feasible strategy for improving mental health in adults with cerebral ... Read more
Single-event multilevel surgery can improve walking ability in children with cerebral palsy, particularly when performed from the ages of 10 to ... Read more
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