Farah Sheikh
@FarahSheikhLab
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Professor of Medicine-UCSD-Molecular cardiologist-Entrepreneur- Uncovering new therapeutic targets for genetic based cardiac diseases #ARVC Tweets are my own.
Joined April 2021
📢 New publication on AAVrh10-based plakophilin-2 gene therapy, showcasing exciting preclinical data supporting the recent encouraging LX2020 Phase 1/2 trial results in ARVC patients. Thanks to Sheikh lab team & LEXEO Therapeutics! #ARVC #GeneTherapy #PKP2
nature.com
npj Regenerative Medicine - Preclinical efficacy and safety of AAVrh10-based plakophilin-2 gene therapy (LX2020) as a treatment for arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy
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BCVS 2025-Join global experts for breakthrough cardiovascular research, and professional growth July 23–26, 2025 | Baltimore, MD @DrHelenECollin1 @AHAScience @mkontari @VagnozziRJ @AndrewGibbPhD @karchoptosis @Jess4genes
@BCVSearlyCareer
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professional.heart.org
Find pricing, hotel information, and more details about attending the next Basic Cardiovascular Science meeting.
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A #BCVS24 thread ❣️🥼 It's a wrap in Chicago! Another groundbreaking meeting by Chair @SDPrabhuMD & Chair Elect @FarahSheikhLab. Congratulations to all the speakers, moderators, competition finalists, & awardees! 💯 @AHAScience @IntMedAbel @mkontari 📸© AHA/Todd Buchanan 2024
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T-minus 5 days until #BCVS24! The @BCVSearlyCareer Committee is organizing its annual Women in Science Breakfast- a must-attend. Looking forward to the discussion! @AHAScience @StefanieDimmel1 @SvatiShah @JolandavanderV4 @SusmitaSahooPhD @CatMak23 @Jess4genes @SDPrabhuMD
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To @WEHsectionAPS. Vote now
APS members: Voting on the proposed bylaws changes (governance modernization initiative) is now open: https://t.co/2zXNyiQgEI. APS login required, deadline is 6/6.
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Another perfect way to celebrate our #AHA Centennial! Who'll join us for #BCVS24? @SDPrabhuMD @FarahSheikhLab @PilarAlcaidePhD @mkontari @SusmitaSahooPhD @SeanM_Wu @nhpetunia @Jess4genes @VagnozziRJ @JuneWRhee @emmcnally @jonathankirk @psatolab @sadayappanlab @ChiFungLeePhD
Remembering the #BCVS23 Lunch with Legends, where early career scientists got to chat with impressive mentors, including AHA president @Joseph_C_Wu. Join us in Chicago for #BCVS24 July 22-25 and make connections that could change the course of your career. @BCVSearlyCareer
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Grateful for the spotlight, shedding light on my journey! It’s been a humbling experience, from research to real-world impact. Heartfelt thanks to mentors, partners & all past & present Sheikh team for their dedication to make a meaningful difference in the fight against #ARVC.
@FarahSheikhLab has taken her research on a treatment for arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy from her lab at @UCSDMedSchool to public trading on the stock exchange. https://t.co/MjCdFh6Z1O
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Don't miss the premier conference for fundamental and translational cardiac research! Program in link, still with open talk slots to be selected from abstracts. #CardioTwitter @Rongtian2 @KimHellgren @Heart4Carolina
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Out now in @NatureCVR, @FarahSheikhLab and colleagues introduce a promising new #GeneTherapy for arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, a rare disease that can cause #heart failure. 🫀 #HeartDisease Learn more about the breakthrough research:
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🔬 Experiments detailed in this study by the @FarahSheikhLab suggest that AAV-PKP2 gene therapy holds promise for circumventing ARVC associated with PKP2 mutations, including splice site 📍 mutations. @NatureComms | https://t.co/vUmUTX8O6K
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📢 Exciting news on our paper in @NatureCVR today introducing a promising gene therapy for human PKP2 cardiomyopathy, developed with a novel mouse model. Grateful to @SilviaPriori1 for her insightful Editorial! #genetherapy #ARVC
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ICYMI: @FarahSheikhLab highlighted that in a mouse model of late-stage #ArrhythmogenicCardiomyopathy, mice who received LEXEO's gene therapy had substantially longer survival than mice who did not receive the #genetherapy. #AHA23 #AHA2023 Watch: https://t.co/rrkdw7a8sG
cgtlive.com
The professor of medicine at University of California San Diego discussed promising preclinical findings she presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023.
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Exciting times ahead for gene therapy programs, including ARVC, as LEXEO becomes one of the small number of companies that goes public!! #genetherapy #ARVC #NASDAQ 💪🎉🚀
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@ajpheartcirc @APSCVSection We are soliciting nominations for the Fellow of the APS-CV section. Please send the nomination to the Chair of the CV section Fellowship Committee (lyin@neomed.edu) by February 15, 2024. The website link is ( https://t.co/iTZBtOsw6F).
physiology.org
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Are you working on regenerative medicine or biomaterial therapeutics for the heart? npj Regenerative Medicine is inviting submissions for a new Collection on "Heart Regeneration and Beyond" edited by @FarahSheikhLab and Kareen Coulombe. Deadline Mar 1.
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