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Joanna Smiley

Joanna is an entrepreneur and award-winning journalist with over 20 years of writing experience that includes a niche expertise in technical science. Connect with her on LinkedIn.

Facade of the FDA's office in Maryland
Policy
MAPS PBC Submits First NDA to FDA for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
If approved by the FDA, the MDMA-assisted treatment for individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder would be the first U.S. psychedelic-assisted therapy.
December 13, 2023
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2 min read
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Joanna Smiley
What You Need to Know to Launch a Biotech Startup
More and more life science professionals are weighing a leap from working in the corporate world to launching a company of their own. Here are some points they should know.
May 10, 2023
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4 min read
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Joanna Smiley
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Drug Development
Companies Bank on Psychedelics as Treatments for Mental Health Disorders
Developers of psychedelics-based therapies say the industry is poised to explode, with several reporting strong clinical trial results and the FDA granting breakthrough status for two hallucinogenic drugs.
May 10, 2023
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6 min read
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Joanna Smiley