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Hera Akmal

National Human Genome Research Institute

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Genetic & Genomic Medicine· 1 Neuroscience· 1

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Approach:experimental assay· 2 Organism:fungi (other)· 1 Organism:human· 1

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Allison M. KeeleriD· 1 shared Amador C LagunasiD· 1 shared Amanda L. GrossiD· 1 shared Audrey ThurmiD· 1 shared Barry J. ByrneiD· 1 shared Connor J. LewisiD· 1 shared Cynthia J. TifftiD· 1 shared Douglas R. MartiniD· 1 shared

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2026-2026 · peak 2/yr

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Expanded Access use of Intravenous Gene Transfer with AAV9-GLB1 in a Juvenile GM1 Gangliosidosis Participant

Connor J. Lewis, Hera Akmal, Precilla D’Souza, Jean M. Johnston, Sumaiya Ashraf, Gilbert Vezina, Selby I. Chipman, Meghan Blackwood, Muhammad H. Yousef, Zenaide Quezado, William Allen Gahl, Barry J. Byrne, Terence R. Flotte, Xuntian Jiang, Audrey Thurm, , Cynthia J. Tifft

This study reports 5-year safety and 3-year clinical outcomes of AAV9-GLB1 gene therapy in a juvenile GM1 gangliosidosis patient, showing sustained seizure freedom and biochemical improvements.

medRxiv · Sep 10, 2026 · PreprintGenetic & Genomic Medicine

Selective motor stimulation of the pudendal nerve using multi-contact cuff electrodes: a pre-clinical study in feline and ovine models

Miguel Ortiz-Lopez, Amador C Lagunas, Hera Akmal, Tim M. Bruns

This study demonstrates that multi-contact cuff electrodes can selectively activate motor fibers of the pudendal nerve in feline and ovine models, improving selectivity for external urethral and anal sphincter responses.

Neurourology and Urodynamics · Jun 2, 2026Peer-reviewedNeuroscience