Browse stories by category: For the Press 2018

• Top story: FDA approves first drug to use RNA interference, based on discoveries made at UMass Medical School

  December 26, 2018
• UMass Chan licenses clinical-stage gene therapies for Tay-Sachs, similar diseases to Axovant

  December 13, 2018
• UMMS researchers receive funding from Gilbert Family Foundation to develop NF1 therapeutic

  December 12, 2018
• John Erwin appointed vice chancellor for government relations

  December 05, 2018
• UMMS scientists receive $1.6M in NIH funding to improve genome editing techniques

  December 03, 2018
• NIH grant supports UMMS research on ‘off switch’ for extra chromosome in Down syndrome

  November 29, 2018
• The Conversation: Michael Hirsh makes case for physician role in stemming gun fatalities

  November 28, 2018
• Victor Ambros named fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

  November 27, 2018
• UMass Chan helps Liberian partners strengthen health care services

  November 26, 2018
• RNAi therapy mitigates preeclampsia symptoms in UMass Medical School study

  November 19, 2018