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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.

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Farah Sheikh
3 months
📢 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
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RT @GarikipatiSrik2: BCVS 2025-Join global experts for breakthrough cardiovascular research, and professional growth.July 23–26, 2025 | Bal….
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🤯 Unbelievable to see the exciting progress made in advancing therapies in genetic medicine for patients, including for patients with ARVC! Grateful to LEXEO and ARVC patients that have made this possible. #ARVC #PKP2
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RT @JonPHeart: A #BCVS24 thread ❣️🥼. It's a wrap in Chicago! Another groundbreaking meeting by Chair @SDPrabhuMD & Chair Elect @FarahSheikh….
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RT @JonPHeart: T-minus 5 days until #BCVS24! The @BCVSearlyCareer Committee is organizing its annual Women in Science Breakfast- a must-att….
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Farah Sheikh
1 year
RT @CVimmunology: To @WEHsectionAPS. Vote now
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Farah Sheikh
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RT @JonPHeart: Another perfect way to celebrate our #AHA Centennial! Who'll join us for #BCVS24?. @SDPrabhuMD @FarahSheikhLab @PilarAlcaide….
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Farah Sheikh
1 year
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.
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UC San Diego Health Sciences
1 year
@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.
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1 year
RT @Prosser_Lab: Don't miss the premier conference for fundamental and translational cardiac research! Program in link, still with open tal….
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1 year
RT @PilarAlcaidePhD: Mark your calendars👇.
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2 years
RT @UCSDHealthSci: Out now in @NatureCVR, @FarahSheikhLab and colleagues introduce a promising new #GeneTherapy for arrhythmogenic cardiomy….
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RT @musclecellnews: 🔬 Experiments detailed in this study by the @FarahSheikhLab suggest that AAV-PKP2 gene therapy holds promise for circum….
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Farah Sheikh
2 years
📢 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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Farah Sheikh
2 years
RT @CGT_Live: ICYMI: @FarahSheikhLab highlighted that in a mouse model of late-stage #ArrhythmogenicCardiomyopathy, mice who received LEXEO….
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Farah Sheikh
2 years
So 👇 happened in Times Square yesterday!! Moving from bench to bedside to Wallstreet 🤯! Grateful to LEXEO in moving cardiac (ARVC) ❤️ precision based gene therapies forward!! 💪🗽#ARVC #NASDAQ
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Farah Sheikh
2 years
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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Farah Sheikh
2 years
RT @yly99129: @ajpheartcirc @APSCVSection We are soliciting nominations for the Fellow of the APS-CV section. Please send the nomination to….
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Farah Sheikh
2 years
RT @ChristmanLab: Are you working on regenerative medicine or biomaterial therapeutics for the heart? npj Regenerative Medicine is invitin….
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Farah Sheikh
2 years
In the midst of #BCVS23, got the mind blowing news of FDA approval of a therapy that we developed in the lab!! Grateful to all Sheikh lab members (past & present) & humbled by the efforts to get to this point! Grateful to LEXEO team to get us to this point! #ARVC
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