Lila Levinson, PhD,  Science Writer—

Lila is a Science Writer at Bionews. She completed her PhD in neuroscience at the University of Washington, where she studied how the natural flexibility of the human brain can be used to promote recovery after injury. Previously, she has written about science for The Dallas Morning News and the University of Washington Computational Neuroscience Center. She enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest and spending time with her cat, Fibonacci.

Articles by Lila Levinson, PhD

June 4, 2025 News by Lila Levinson, PhD

New AI tool may help physicians diagnose rare diseases like AADC

Researchers in Germany are creating an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to help physicians diagnose rare diseases, such as aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency, and connect their patients to specialists. “At the end of the project, physicians will be able to upload a patient’s symptoms and medical results onto…

May 21, 2025 News by Lila Levinson, PhD

OneMedNet expands capabilities with real-world rare disease data

OneMedNet, a provider of real-world healthcare imaging data, will expand its capabilities to enable secure collaboration for researchers investigating rare diseases and other complex medical questions. By providing de-identified, curated datasets, OneMedNet hopes to fuel innovation around rare diseases like aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency. The company’s…

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