Lindsey Shapiro, PhD,  science writer—

Lindsey earned her PhD in neuroscience from Emory University in Atlanta, where she studied novel therapeutic strategies for treatment-resistant forms of epilepsy. She was awarded a fellowship from the American Epilepsy Society in 2019 for this research. Lindsey also previously worked as a postdoctoral researcher, studying the role of inflammation in epilepsy and Alzheimer’s disease.

Articles by Lindsey Shapiro

5 Genes Identified as Biomarkers in AAV-related Kidney Damage

Genetic biomarkers and immune pathways related to kidney damage in people with ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) were identified in a recent study. The five identified biomarker genes may be involved in the progression of kidney damage through immune system signaling, its researchers said. The study, “Identification of Hub Biomarkers and…

More and Better Information Can Help in Managing AAV, Patients Say

People with ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) want more disease-related information from their healthcare providers for better self-management, a study based on patient interviews reported. Patients said they needed better communication about symptoms, relapses, living with AAV, and mental health. This led researchers to call on healthcare professionals to…

AAV Immunosuppressants Can Increase Risk for COVID-19 Reinfection

A case of reinfection with COVID-19 has been reported in a patient who received immunosuppressive treatment for ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV), which was linked to her first infection. Before her second infection, the 70-year-old African woman was given prednisolone and cyclophosphamide to combat AAV-associated kidney damage that had occurred after her…

Tavneos Approved in EU as Oral Add-on Treatment for MPA, GPA

The European Commission has approved Tavneos (avacopan) as an add-on therapy for adults with severe granulomatosis polyangiitis (GPA) or microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) — the two main types of ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV). Following the expected launch this year, Tavneos will be the first available oral therapy for…