Elizabeth Berry-Kravis is professor of child neurology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.
Elizabeth Berry-Kravis
Professor
Rush University Medical Center
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Analysis offers new hope for failed fragile X drug
Eye tracking shows that mavoglurant, a once-abandoned experimental drug for fragile X syndrome, enters the brain and boosts social interest, says Elizabeth Berry-Kravis.
Analysis offers new hope for failed fragile X drug
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Jessica Wright
26 February 2019 | 6 min read
Questions for Elizabeth Berry-Kravis: Dodging mouse traps
A mouse model of fragile X syndrome lacks a key feature of the condition, prompting researchers to look for other ways to test treatments.
Questions for Elizabeth Berry-Kravis: Dodging mouse traps
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Jessica Wright
24 May 2016 | 6 min read
Questions for Elizabeth Berry-Kravis: Measuring drug effects
Drugs designed to treat fragile X syndrome have yet to show substantial benefits in people. But rather than abandon them, child neurologist Elizabeth Berry-Kravis suggests a new way to measure their effectiveness.
Questions for Elizabeth Berry-Kravis: Measuring drug effects
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17 February 2015 | 5 min read
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