Sep 27, 2024 · Prion diseases are a group of rare, uniformly fatal neurodegenerative diseases. In humans they occur in three forms: sporadic (85% to 90% of cases), genetic (10% to 15%), and acquired (<1%). Prions, or proteinaceous infectious particles, are the misshaped proteins responsible for causing transmissible spongiform encephalopathies, or prion diseases.

Sep 27, 2024 · Prion diseases are a group of rare, uniformly fatal neurodegenerative diseases. In humans they occur in three forms: sporadic (85% to 90% of cases), genetic (10% to 15%), and acquired (<1%). Prions, or proteinaceous infectious particles, are the misshaped proteins responsible for causing transmissible spongiform encephalopathies, or prion diseases.

Mar 10, 2025 · VS is principal and co-investigator on several research grants through the University of Alberta, to study prion disease and related neurodegenerative diseases. VS has one patent approved for the development of IgE-based prion therapy. VS is currently a site lead for the Ionis PrProfile trial.

Mar 13, 2025 · VS is principal and co-investigator on several research grants through the University of Alberta, to study prion disease and related neurodegenerative diseases. VS has one patent approved for the development of IgE-based prion therapy. VS is currently a site lead for the Ionis PrProfile trial.

Prion diseases are a group of rare, uniformly fatal neurodegenerative diseases. In humans they occur in three forms: sporadic (85% to 90% of cases), genetic (10% to 15%), and acquired (<1%). Prions, or proteinaceous infectious particles, are the …

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