Patents by Inventor Henry Mwandumba

Henry Mwandumba has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Methods for diagnosing human immunodeficiency virus infections
    Patent number: 9556494
    Abstract: Provided is a method for identifying human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in a sample. The invention involves use of a plurality of fluorescently labeled oligonucleotide probes and flow cytometry to detect the presence or absence of HIV in macrophages that are obtained from a mucosal surface. The invention is particularly useful for detecting HIV infection prior to seroconversion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignees: Cornell University, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
    Inventors: David G. Russell, Henry Mwandumba, Kondwani Jambo
  • METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS INFECTIONS
    Publication number: 20140342934
    Abstract: Provided is a method for identifying human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in a sample. The invention involves use of a plurality of fluorescently labeled oligonucleotide probes and flow cytometry to detect the presence or absence of HIV in macrophages that are obtained from a mucosal surface. The invention is particularly useful for detecting HIV infection prior to seroconversion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventors: David G. Russell, Henry Mwandumba, Kondwani Jambo