Michela Luciano, PhD,  Science Writer—

Michela Luciano is a Science Writer at BioNews. Originally from the picturesque mountain town of L’Aquila, Italy, Michela holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Salzburg, where her research focused on the role of inflammation in acute myeloid leukemia. With a deep passion for scientific communication, Michela transitioned into her first role as a scientific writer in 2022. Outside of work, she enjoys street photography, mountain hikes, running, and spending as much time outdoors as possible.

Articles by Michela Luciano, PhD

1st US site offering Zevaskyn for RDEB opens in Chicago

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago opened the first Qualified Treatment Center (QTC) in the U.S. authorized to offer Zevaskyn (prademagene zamikeracel) for people with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB). Developed by Abeona Therapeutics, Zevaskyn, formerly known as pz-cel or EB-101, was recently approved…