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

New Phase of DCCR Trial May Support Regulatory Approval Request

A randomized withdrawal period in the ongoing open-label extension trial of DCCR (diazoxide choline extended-release tablets) for people with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) has been initiated to generate more data about the investigational treatment’s effectiveness. The study, called C602 (NCT03714373), is evaluating the safety and effectiveness of daily…

DCCR Trials’ New Data Show Sustained Easing of Hunger, Disruptive Behaviors

A year of treatment with DCCR (diazoxide choline controlled release) tablets, Soleno Therapeutics’ investigational therapy for people with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), safely led to sustained reductions in excessive hunger and disease-related behaviors, according to two presentations of data from a Phase 3 trial and its open-label extension. Soleno announced positive findings…

Common Autism Symptoms in PWS Linked to Impaired Social Functioning

Impaired social responsiveness, an indicator of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is prevalent among adults with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), and is associated with worse social functioning, according to a recent study. “Our results suggest that evaluating difficulties in social skills is fundamental for the global assessment of functionality,” the researchers…

Running for Research Supports Trial of DCCR in Early-phase PWS

Soleno Therapeutics has announced that its diazoxide choline controlled release (DCCR) tablets will be evaluated in a clinical trial for people with early-phase Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), which will be funded by Running for Research – Prader-Willi Syndrome, an ongoing fundraiser to benefit PWS research operated by the University…

Pregnancy, Newborn Characteristics May Help Distinguish PWS Infants

Several characteristics during pregnancy and immediately after birth — such as maternal age, pregnancy complications, low birth size, reduced muscle tone, and infant feeding difficulties — may distinguish a newborn with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) from healthy babies early in life, a study showed. “By providing an overview of…