José Lopes, PhD, managing science editor —

José holds a PhD in neuroscience from the University of Porto, Portugal. After postdocs at Weill Connell Medicine and Western University, where he studied the processes driving hypertension and Alzheimer’s disease, he moved on in 2016 to a career in science writing and communication. José is the author of several peer-reviewed papers and a book chapter and has presented his research in numerous international meetings.

Articles by José Lopes

Korean Study Finds Five New Gene Variants Linked with Sjögren’s

A study in Korean patients found five new gene variants associated with the development of Sjögren’s syndrome, which may provide biomarkers for precision medicine, the scientists said. The research, “Variants at potential loci associated with Sjogren’s syndrome in Koreans: A genetic association study,” appeared in the journal…

Salivary Gland Ultrasound May Be Added to Validated Criteria for Diagnosing Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome, Study Reports

A non-invasive assessment of salivary gland damage by ultrasound may be added to current criteria for primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS) diagnosis without lowering their accuracy, according to a large clinical practice study. The inexpensive assessment may replace invasive tests that are unavailable in some centers, which improves the feasibility…

Seletalisib Seen to Aid Saliva Production, Lower Inflammation in Mouse Study

The PI3K-delta inhibitor known as seletalisib, an investigative treatment for primary Sjögren’s syndrome, improved the production of saliva, lowered the levels of autoantibodies and inflammatory mediators, and decreased immune B- and T-cell infiltration in salivary glands in a mouse model, study researchers report. The study, “Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase delta…