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.

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June 23, 2025 News by Michela Luciano, PhD

Amvuttra gets EU approval to treat adults with ATTR-CM

The European Commission has expanded the indication of Amvuttra (vutrisiran) to include adults with ATTR amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy, or heart damage (ATTR-CM), regardless of whether they carry disease-causing mutations. “Estimates show approximately 100,000 people are affected by ATTR amyloidosis across Europe, most with cardiomyopathy, so this approval marks a…

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