Ana Pena, PhD,  —

Ana is a molecular biologist with a passion for discovery and communication. As a science writer, she looks for connecting the public, in particular patients and healthcare providers, with clear and quality information about the latest medical advances. Ana holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Lisbon, Portugal, where she specialized in infectious diseases, epigenetics, and gene expression.

Articles by Ana Pena

Early Detection of Neurodevelopmental Disabilities May Improve Angelman Patients’ Outcomes

Early and careful detection of the spectrum of neurodevelopmental disabilities in children with Angelman syndrome is essential to planning personalized rehabilitation programs and improving outcomes, research suggests. These findings emphasize the need for early diagnosis, particularly of neurovisual disorders, which can seriously contribute to cognitive impairment…