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Chelsie Derman is an associate editor for HCPLive who covers allergy and psychiatry. She joined MJH Life Sciences in September 2023 after graduating from The College of New Jersey with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and professional writing. In her free time, she enjoys creative writing and reading.
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HCPLive spoke with Maguire about the benefits of acetylcholine and muscarinic receptors for the treatment of schizophrenia.

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