Lila Levinson, PhD,  Science Writer—

Lila is a Science Writer at BioNews. She completed her PhD in neuroscience at the University of Washington, where she studied how the natural flexibility of the human brain can be used to promote recovery after injury. Previously, she has written about science for The Dallas Morning News and the University of Washington Computational Neuroscience Center. She enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest and spending time with her cat, Fibonacci.

Articles by Lila Levinson, PhD

Minority HAE patients experience barriers to care, study suggests

People from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups who have hereditary angioedema (HAE) continue facing barriers to diagnosis and effective care, according to a recent study. These patients reported having trouble getting adequate care before their diagnosis, and though most were satisfied with the treatment they received afterward, many…

Kaken, Kalvista partner on HAE treatment sebetralstat in Japan

Kaken Pharmaceutical obtained the rights to commercialize sebetralstat, an on-demand treatment for hereditary angioedema (HAE), in Japan under a licensing agreement with the HAE treatment’s developer, Kalvista Pharmaceuticals. Under the terms of the agreement, Kalvista will be eligible to receive an upfront payment of $11 million,…