Michela Luciano, PhD,  Science Writer—

Michela Luciano is a Science Writer at BioNews. Originally from the picturesque mountain town of L’Aquila, Italy, Michela holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Salzburg, where her research focused on the role of inflammation in acute myeloid leukemia. With a deep passion for scientific communication, Michela transitioned into her first role as a scientific writer in 2022. Outside of work, she enjoys street photography, mountain hiking, running, and spending as much time as possible outdoors.

Articles by Michela Luciano, PhD

Woman with HFE mutations gets PCT, sarcoidosis diagnosis

A woman in her 60s with fragile skin and blistering lesions on sun-exposed areas was diagnosed with porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT), the most common form of porphyria, alongside cutaneous sarcoidosis, a rare inflammatory skin condition, according to a case study from Canada. The woman was found to carry two…