Patents by Inventor Ronald Falk

Ronald Falk 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).

  • GENE-SPECIFIC DNA METHYLATION CHANGES PREDICT REMISSION IN ANCA-ASSOCIATED VASCULITIS PATIENTS
    Publication number: 20190367986
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for identifying likelihood of relapse/remission in a subject having ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2017
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Britta Jones, Ronald Falk, Dominic Ciavatta
  • Peptides and Methods for Detecting MPO-ANCA
    Publication number: 20150017665
    Abstract: The present invention relates to disorder-specific epitopes recognized by myeloperoxidase-anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibodies and the use of polypeptides comprising the epitopes in methods of diagnosing and monitoring autoimmune disorders associated with the autoantibodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Applicant: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Inventors: Ronald Falk, Aleeza Roth
  • AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE BIOMARKERS
    Publication number: 20120004130
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel panels of biomarkers for the diagnosis of autoimmune diseases, and methods and kits for detecting these biomarkers in samples of individuals suspected of having an autoimmune disease. Also provided are methods of monitoring the progression of an autoimmune disease and methods of monitoring the efficacy and side effects of a treatment for an autoimmune disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: Dawn R. MATTOON, Barry Schweitzer, David Alcorta, Dhavalkumar Patel, Ronald Falk
  • AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE BIOMARKERS
    Publication number: 20080254482
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel panels of biomarkers for the diagnosis of autoimmune diseases, and methods and kits for detecting these biomarkers in samples of individuals suspected of having an autoimmune disease. Also provided are methods of monitoring the progression of an autoimmune disease and methods of monitoring the efficacy and side effects of a treatment for an autoimmune disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: Invitrogen Corporation
    Inventors: Dawn R. Mattoon, Barry Schweitzer, David Alcorta, Dhavalkumar Patel, Ronald Falk