Patents by Inventor Joyce J. Lu

Joyce J. Lu 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).

  • Defined culture conditions of human embryonic stem cells
    Patent number: 9101590
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for culturing stem cells, particularly embryonic stem cells. Specifically, the invention relates to a culture medium that supports proliferation of substantially undifferentiated stem cells, while maintaining potency of the cells. An an embodiment, the culture medium is defined and supports proliferation of substantially undifferentiated embryonic stem cells in essentially serum free and feeder cell free conditions. Compositions for making the medium and methods using the culture medium are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Yale University
    Inventors: Michael P. Snyder, Joyce J. Lu
  • Defined Culture Conditions of Human Embryonic Stem Cells
    Publication number: 20110076253
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for culturing stem cells, particularly embryonic stem cells. Specifically, the invention relates to a culture medium that supports proliferation of substantially undifferentiated stem cells, while maintaining potency of the cells. An an embodiment, the culture medium is defined and supports proliferation of substantially undifferentiated embryonic stem cells in essentially serum free and feeder cell free conditions. Compositions for making the medium and methods using the culture medium are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventors: Michael P. Snyder, Joyce J. Lu