Patents by Inventor Julie Schwarz

Julie Schwarz 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).

  • CELL SIGNAL DETECTION AND MODULATION IN DISEASE
    Publication number: 20230321105
    Abstract: Among the various aspects of the present disclosure is the provision of compositions and methods to detect immune system activation and inhibition, including but not limited to a pro-tumor radioresistant tumor microenvironment, including but not limited to overexpressed SERPINB3, and the modulation of this microenvironment with modulators, including but not limited to STAT inhibitors, which can improve radiotherapy in cancer patients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Applicant: Washington University
    Inventors: Stephanie Markovina, Julie Schwarz
  • IMPLANT DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF CERVICAL CANCER
    Publication number: 20230142353
    Abstract: A method of treating cervical cancer in a patient in need is described that includes implanting a fast release implant containing an effective amount of Cis-Pt within a cervical cancer lesion. The implant includes a polymer and a therapeutic load homogenously distributed throughout the polymer. The implant assumes a solid phase at room temperature and assumes a liquid phase at a body temperature of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: Washington University
    Inventors: Abdel Kareem Azab, Cinzia Federico, Jennifer Sun, Julie Schwarz