How does the use of various CGRP inhibitors in the treatment of migraines compare to the use of other more common treatments such as antiepileptic drugs or beta blockers?

Project by Polygence alum ANISH

How does the use of various CGRP inhibitors in the treatment of migraines compare to the use of other more common treatments such as antiepileptic drugs or beta blockers?

Project's result

Submitted to Journal of Student Research, Published blog posts

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Summary

Comparing different migraine treatments focusing on CGRP inhibitors. Recently, CGRP inhibitors have been found to be more effective at treating chronic migraines. This paper will describe the advantages and disadvantages of CGRP inhibitors and what potentially makes them a better treatment option. The focus will be on the three main CGRP inhibitors currently used in the treatment of migraines and how these inhibitors work to reduce migraines.

Eric

Eric

Polygence mentor

PhD Doctor of Philosophy

Subjects

Biology, Neuroscience

Expertise

Neuroscience and pain, cancer biology, autism

ANISH

ANISH

Student

Graduation Year

2024

Project review

“I loved working with someone who was passionate about the field I was working in.”

About my mentor

“Instrumental as he helped me not only collect the right information but also organize it effectively.”