Lila Levinson, PhD

Lila Levinson is a science writer at Bionews, where she combines her passions for research and writing to create patient-facing rare disease resources. She holds a PhD in neuroscience from the University of Washington, where her research focused on neuroplasticity and brain injury recovery, and was a 2023 American Association for the Advancement of Science Mass Media Fellow at The Dallas Morning News. Dedicated to empowering rare disease communities, she aims to bridge the gap between rigorous scientific research and accessible, trustworthy information that helps patients and families navigate their care.

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