Posts by: Marta Silva

Marta Silva

Marta Silva is a Molecular and Cellular Biologist, with research experience in the field of organic chemistry. After completing her bachelors degree, Marta earned a Masters in Biotechnology and she was a member of the Portuguese research institute of nano and microtechnology, INESC-MN.

September 8, 2015September 8, 2015

16th World Conference on Lung Cancer Hosts Presentations On Rociletinib Clinical Trial Results

Lung Cancer, News

A promising, new experimental therapy for lung cancer will be presented at this year’s 16th World Conference on Lung Cancer, which will be held between the 6th and 9th of September in Denver and hosted ... Read more

September 8, 2015November 5, 2015

IPF Research Project Awarded $3 Million Dollar Grant From NIH

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, News

Naftali Kaminski, a researcher from Yale University who has been working towards better understanding and treating chronic lung diseases such as Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), was recently awarded a $3 million grant by the National ... Read more

August 21, 2015November 5, 2015

Bacteria Evolves Differently in Diverse Regions of Cystic Fibrosis Patients’ Lungs

Cystic Fibrosis, News

There is a thick accumulation of mucus in cystic fibrosis patients’ lungs that clogs the airways over time. This phenomenon leads to a growing cluster of bacteria in the pulmonary region, which often times triggers recurrent infections. ... Read more