Patricia holds her Ph.D. in Cell Biology from University Nova de Lisboa, and has served as an author on several research projects and fellowships, as well as major grant applications for European Agencies. She also served as a PhD student research assistant in the Laboratory of Doctor David A. Fidock, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Columbia University, New York.
The teeth of children with X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) are marked by defects in mineralization affecting the three layers of hard dental ... Read more
The Virtual XLH Week 2020, a series of online events bringing together people with X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH), their families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, ... Read more
X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) can cause inflammation of ligaments, tendons, or joint capsules where they attach to bone — a condition called ... Read more
A recent ultrasound technique, called bi-directional axial transmission (BDAT), is a radiation-free way to help evaluate bone health and monitor treatment ... Read more
Better understanding of disease progression during adulthood and identifying effective treatments and symptom management approaches are top research priorities for X-linked ... Read more
Novel mutations in the PHEX gene, the underlying cause of X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH), do not aggravate the severity of the disease in ... Read more
