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Investigational Telitacicept Significantly Improves Myasthenia Gravis Outcomes in Phase 3 Study
April 15th 2025In a late-stage trial, telitacicept demonstrated significant and rapid clinical improvements in gMG, achieving notable symptom reductions, improved quality of life, and strong safety outcomes.
A New Era in Research: Exploring Cognitive Health and Alzheimer Disease in Down Syndrome
April 14th 2025Elizabeth Head, PhD, a professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of California, Irvine, shed light on the emerging research and trials surrounding the interplay between Alzheimer disease and Down syndrome.
Amylyx Begins Phase 1 LUMINA Study of CAPN2-Targeting Agent for ALS
April 12th 2025The phase 1 LUMINA trial evaluates Amylyx Pharmaceuticals' AMX0114, an antisense oligonucleotide targeting calpain-2, as a potential therapy for ALS by focusing on safety, tolerability, and biomarkers tied to disease progression.
CAR-T Therapy Descartes-08 Demonstrates Efficacy, Safety in Phase 2 Trial of Myasthenia Gravis
April 11th 2025Phase 2b trial results showed Descartes-08, a CAR-T therapy, achieved sustained efficacy and a strong safety profile in myasthenia gravis, with notable responses in biologic-naïve patients and no major safety concerns over 12 months.
Revolutionizing Neurology Care: Previewing Cleveland Clinic’s New Neurological Institute
April 11th 2025Cleveland Clinic’s $1.1 billion Neurological Institute, opening in 2027, will revolutionize neurological care with a state-of-the-art, patient-centered design integrating advanced technology and innovative care solutions.
Challenges in Treating Genetically Predisposed Alzheimer Disease: Insights from APOLLOE4
April 11th 2025Emer MacSweeney, MD, a consultant neuroradiologist and trial investigator of the phase 3 APOLLOE4 study, provided a clinical view of the latest study findings, and the difficulties with finding treatments for APOEε4/4 carriers of Alzheimer disease.
Next-Gen Gene Editing for Muscular Dystrophy: Exploring the ARCUS Approach
April 10th 2025Cassandra Gorsuch, PhD, chief scientific officer at Precision Biosciences, discussed the company’s ARCUS gene editing platform, its innovative approach to treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and promising preclinical data presented at MDA 2025.
The Evolving and Emerging Role of Plasma Biomarkers in Diagnosing and Monitoring Alzheimer Disease
April 5th 2025Inge Verberk, PhD, a research associate at the Amsterdam University Medical Center, sat down at AD/PD 2025 to discuss changes in Alzheimer trials, the emergence of plasma biomarkers, and deciphering which biomarkers are of utmost importance.
Beyond CSF: Quanterix’s Simoa Platform Brings Blood-Based Biomarkers to the Forefront
April 3rd 2025Mark Roskey, PhD, chief scientific officer at Quanterix, provided clinical insight on the function of the company’s Simoa technology and the incorporation of various biomarkers to aid in the diagnosis of Alzheimer disease.
Assessing Investigational CT1812’s Impact on Tau, Amyloid, and Neurodegeneration: Mary Hamby, PhD
April 3rd 2025The vice president of research at Cognition Therapeutics gave clinical insight on several new analyses covering CT1812, an orally delivered small molecule oligomer antagonist, in patients with early-stage Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Patient-Informed Phase 2 ATLANTIS Study Tests Selective D1PAM Agent Glovadalen for Parkinson Disease
April 3rd 2025Presented at the 2025 AD/PD Conference, the study incorporates patient engagement in its design and implementation, focusing on optimizing study accessibility, reducing burden, and evaluating glovadalen’s potential as an adjunctive treatment for PD.