https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/nowak/news-rss/?orgId=115276&title=Latest+News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Nowak Lab en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Thu, 14 May 2026 20:36:29 Z https://www.neurologylive.com/view/exploring-long-term-efficacy-inebilizumab-phase-3-myasthenia-gravis-trial-richard-nowak https://www.neurologylive.com/view/exploring-long-term-efficacy-inebilizumab-phase-3-myasthenia-gravis-trial-richard-nowak Autoreactive B-cells contribute to the onset and progression of generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) through their role in autoantibody production. Targeting these cells, monoclonal antibody inebilizumab (Uplizna; Amgen), an FDA-approved treatment for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, is currently being investigated in the phase 3 MINT trial (NCT04524273) as a potential therapy for patients with gMG. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/what-to-know-about-als-also-known-as-lou-gehrigs-disease/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/what-to-know-about-als-also-known-as-lou-gehrigs-disease/ Huned Patwa, MD, chief, division of neuromuscular medicine, and professor of neurology, outlines the symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, as well as the latest research and treatments into the neurodegenerative disease. Mon, 19 May 2025 13:40:00 Z https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/myasthenia-gravis-new-drugs-individualized-treatment https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/myasthenia-gravis-new-drugs-individualized-treatment There has been encouraging progress in treatments for myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune condition that causes muscle weakness. Yale experts discuss these new options. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z https://www.medpagetoday.com/spotlight/gmg/107179 https://www.medpagetoday.com/spotlight/gmg/107179 Major advances in treatment options have been game-changers for people diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG). Experts comment on current MG treatment methods, as well as exciting new research. Mon, 06 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z https://www.medpagetoday.com/spotlight/gmg/107156 https://www.medpagetoday.com/spotlight/gmg/107156 Following a wave of new approvals in recent years, adults with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) now have a wider variety of treatment options to manage their symptoms. Fri, 03 Nov 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/nowak/news-article/nowak-receives-impact-award/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/nowak/news-article/nowak-receives-impact-award/ The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA) has awarded its Impact Award to Richard Nowak, MD for his exceptional leadership, collaboration, innovation, and dedication to advancing the mission of the MGFA. Dr. Nowak was formally recognized at the 2023 MGFA National Patient Conference in New Orleans, La. Wed, 12 Apr 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.neurologylive.com/view/significance-relaunched-patient-registry-myasthenia-gravis-research-richard-nowark https://www.neurologylive.com/view/significance-relaunched-patient-registry-myasthenia-gravis-research-richard-nowark the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA) partnered with Alira Health to re-launch its MGFA Global MG Patient Registry. Yale assistant professor Richard Nowak, MD, MGFA’s chief medical advisor, discusses the importance of this registry, which allows MG patients to report their symptoms on a secure platform and informs future clinical trials and advances in treatment. Tue, 07 Feb 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/08/well/live/stiff-person-syndrome-symptoms-treatment.html https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/08/well/live/stiff-person-syndrome-symptoms-treatment.html Following Celine Dion's diagnosis of Stiff Person Syndrome, neurologists like Yale assistant professor Richard Nowak, MD, MS, weigh in on the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this neuromuscular condition, as well as whether or not if affects lifespan. Fri, 09 Dec 2022 04:00:00 Z https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/celine-dion-stiff-person-syndrome-symptoms-rcna60784 https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/celine-dion-stiff-person-syndrome-symptoms-rcna60784 Following Celine Dion's diagnosis of Stiff Person Syndrome, neurologists like Yale assistant professor Richard Nowak, MD, MS weigh in on the causes, symptoms, and treatments of this neuromuscular condition, as well as whether it affects lifespan. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 04:00:00 Z