Marisa Wexler, MS,  senior science writer—

Marisa holds a Master of Science in cellular and molecular pathology from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied novel genetic drivers of ovarian cancer. Her areas of expertise include cancer biology, immunology, and genetics, and she has worked as a science writing and communications intern for the Genetics Society of America.

Articles by Marisa Wexler

Study finds associations between eye changes, immune activity

A study found significant associations between eye surface changes and alterations in immune activity throughout the body in people with primary Sjögren’s disease. “These results provide new insights into the relationship between ocular surface and systemic [whole body] status in patients with [primary Sjögren’s disease],” the researchers wrote. The study,…

Chronic hives, joint pain lead to Sjögren’s diagnosis

The case of a woman who was diagnosed with Sjögren’s syndrome after experiencing unusual symptoms, including hives and joint pain, was described in a recent report. “Our case highlights that rheumatological diseases do not always present with the typical clinical features and require a more detailed physical examination and…

Salivary gland ultrasound may help diagnose Sjögren’s syndrome: Study

Ultrasound evaluation of the salivary glands may be useful for diagnosing Sjögren’s syndrome, a new study reports. “Our results showed that [salivary gland ultrasound] may have a wide range of applications in the diagnosis of [Sjögren’s syndrome] due to its excellent interreader agreement and diagnostic performance,” researchers wrote. Ultrasound…