SUBSCRIBE
SUBSCRIBE
Aayushi Paresh Pratap

Aayushi Pratap

Freelance writer

Aayushi Pratap is a New York-based health and science journalist and an alum of Columbia Journalism School. Reach her on LinkedIn.

Concept of feminism and empowerment. Feminist protest movement. Racial equality concept. Possible use for social media communication concept, blog, business between women. Chat, dialogue or communication in the workplace or between female colleagues. Interact in the virtual community. Teamwork concept. Active participation. Comparison between women or girls. Friendship. Encounter. Globalization. Multicultural and multiracial women's community. Sharing of dialogue and exchange between women of different languages and cultures
Women’s Health
IVF Restrictions, Demise of Roe v. Wade Could Endanger Women’s Health Research
Women are already underrepresented in clinical trials; the new abortion and IVF laws could make it worse.
September 30, 2024
 · 
5 min read
 · 
Aayushi Pratap
human hearts over an EKG background/
Drug Development
ATTR-CM Space Heats Up as RNA Therapies Show Promise
The entry of new players and new approaches into the ATTR-CM space could help bring down the cost of treatment, experts say.
August 19, 2024
 · 
5 min read
 · 
Aayushi Pratap
Drug Development
Verona Gears Up for First Novel COPD Approval in Over a Decade
If approved, ensifentrine would be the first non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drug for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, offering an option with potentially fewer side effects.
June 25, 2024
 · 
4 min read
 · 
Aayushi Pratap
Pictured: NK cells attacking a cancer cell/ selvanegra
Drug Development
Can NK Cell Therapy Avoid CAR-T’s Shortcomings?
While NK cell therapies can potentially avoid the serious side effects sometimes seen with CAR T cell therapies, experts say durability may stall their path to the market.
May 27, 2024
 · 
5 min read
 · 
Aayushi Pratap
Pictured: College grad looking toward future in sc
Career Advice
New Graduates Struggle in Current Biopharma Job Market
A string of rejections prompt some to look beyond research roles in the biopharma industry as they seek to launch a career.
March 20, 2024
 · 
3 min read
 · 
Aayushi Pratap
Pictured: Illustration of computer and other work-
NIH Committee’s $70K Salary Recommendation for Postdocs Criticized as ‘Not Enough’
The newly proposed salary increase for NIH-funded postdocs would not make the positions competitive with what the industry offers, experts said.
January 24, 2024
 · 
4 min read
 · 
Aayushi Pratap
Pictured: Illustration of cancer cells being held in the crosshairs of a scope
Radiopharmaceuticals Bring in Big Money to Target Irreversible Tumor Damage
Once dormant due to a lack of commercial success and drug side effects, the radiopharmaceutical space is gaining momentum in the form of increased investment and scientific advances.
January 5, 2024
 · 
5 min read
 · 
Aayushi Pratap
Pictured: An illustration of an "X" disintegrating
In Musk Era, Pharma Companies Move Ads Away From X
Even before its billionaire owner made recent headlines by endorsing an antisemitic post and hurling an expletive at advertisers, biopharma companies had begun to find different uses for their advertisement budgets.
December 12, 2023
 · 
4 min read
 · 
Aayushi Pratap
A stack of scientific journals/iStock, Olga Kadygr
Career Advice
Recruiters Turn to Scientific Publications to Find Skilled Professionals
Although looking for candidates on platforms like LinkedIn continues to be the norm, some headhunters are also combing Google Scholar and PubMed for authors with relevant skills.
December 6, 2023
 · 
3 min read
 · 
Aayushi Pratap
Pictured: 3D illustration of a DNA double-helix
Drug Development
Study Highlights Standout Clinical Success of Certain Cell and Gene Therapies
A recent report by Tufts Medical Center reveals impressive approval rates for durable cell and gene therapies, but experts urge caution over persistent safety and accessibility concerns.
November 2, 2023
 · 
5 min read
 · 
Aayushi Pratap