Patents by Inventor Wendy J. Fantl

Wendy J. Fantl 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).

  • Publication number: 20170285027
    Abstract: This invention is directed to methods and compositions for diagnosis, prognosis and for determining methods of treatment. The physiological status of a cell present in a sample (e.g. clinical sample) can be used in diagnosis or prognosis of a condition (e.g. Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia), in patient selection for therapy, to monitor treatment and to modify or optimize therapeutic regimens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Wendy J. FANTL, Alessandra CESANO, Erik EVENSEN, Adam PALAZZO
  • Publication number: 20170248604
    Abstract: The present invention provides an approach for the determination of the activation states of a plurality of proteins in single cells. This approach permits the rapid detection of heterogeneity in a complex cell population based on activation states, expression markers and other criteria, and the identification of cellular subsets that exhibit correlated changes in activation within the cell population. Moreover, this approach allows the correlation of cellular activities or properties. In addition, the use of modulators of cellular activation allows for characterization of pathways and cell populations. Several exemplary diseases that can be analyzed using the invention include AML, MDS, and MPN.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: Wendy J. Fantl, David B. Rosen, Alessandra Cesano, Santosh K. Putta, Garry Nolan, Aileen Cohen, Erik Evensen
  • Publication number: 20170184594
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods, compositions and kits for the characterization of cellular pathways in cells containing genetic alterations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Alessandra Cesano, David Rosen, Wendy J. Fantl, Rachael Hawtin
  • Publication number: 20170184597
    Abstract: The present invention provides an approach for the determination of the activation states of a plurality of proteins in single cells. This approach permits the rapid detection of heterogeneity in a complex cell population based on activation states, expression markers and other criteria, and the identification of cellular subsets that exhibit correlated changes in activation within the cell population. Moreover, this approach allows the correlation of cellular activities or properties. In addition, the use of modulators of cellular activation allows for characterization of pathways and cell populations. Several exemplary diseases that can be analyzed using the invention include AML, MDS, and MPN.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Wendy J. Fantl, David B. Rosen, Alessandra Cesano, Santosh K. Putta, James R. Hackett, Michael Walker, Jing Shi
  • Publication number: 20170102375
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is a method for subjecting a hematopoetic cell to a JAK/STAT inhibitor, determining the activity of gain-of-function mutations of a Jak family kinase, determining the expression levels and activity of JAK/STAT regulatory proteins, correlating the expression levels and the activity of JAK/STAT regulatory proteins with the activity of gain-of-function mutations of a Jak family kinase and with a response to the JAK/STAT inhibitor, and then classifying the cells. A further embodiment of the invention includes determining the clinical outcome based on the cell classification, determining a method of treatment, determining dosing and scheduling of at least one of the JAK/STAT inhibitors or other compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Wendy J. Fantl, Alessandra Cesano, Todd Covey
  • Patent number: 9500655
    Abstract: The present invention provides an approach for the determination of the activation states of a plurality of proteins in single cells. This approach permits the rapid detection of heterogeneity in a complex cell population based on activation states, expression markers and other criteria, and the identification of cellular subsets that exhibit correlated changes in activation within the cell population. Moreover, this approach allows the correlation of cellular activities or properties. In addition, the use of modulators of cellular activation allows for characterization of pathways and cell populations. Several exemplary diseases that can be analyzed using the invention include AML, MDS, and MPN.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: NODALITY, INC.
    Inventors: Wendy J. Fantl, David B. Rosen, Alessandra Cesano, Santosh K. Putta, Garry Nolan, Aileen Cohen, Erik Evensen
  • Publication number: 20160282335
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is a method for subjecting a hematopoetic cell to a JAK/STAT inhibitor, determining the activity of gain-of-function mutations of a Jak family kinase, determining the expression levels and activity of JAK/STAT regulatory proteins, correlating the expression levels and the activity of JAK/STAT regulatory proteins with the activity of gain-of-function mutations of a Jak family kinase and with a response to the JAK/STAT inhibitor, and then classifying the cells. A further embodiment of the invention includes determining the clinical outcome based on the cell classification, determining a method of treatment, determining dosing and scheduling of at least one of the JAK/STAT inhibitors or other compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Wendy J. Fantl, Alessandra Cesano, Todd Covey
  • Publication number: 20160097770
    Abstract: This invention is directed to methods and compositions for diagnosis, prognosis and for determining methods of treatment. The physiological status of cells present in a sample (e.g. clinical sample) can be used in diagnosis or prognosis of a condition (e.g. Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia), in patient selection for therapy, to monitor treatment and to modify or optimize therapeutic regimens. The physiological status of a cell can be determined by comparing the intracellular status of one or more activation elements (e.g. the phosphorylation status of a signaling molecule) in a cell (e.g. a cancer cell) to that of another cell (e.g. a normal cell). The physiological status of a cell can be further classified by adding one or more modulators (e.g. an inhibitor or activator) to the cell in question. In some embodiments, the invention is directed to methods of determining a phenotypic profile of a population of cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: Wendy J. Fantl, Santosh K. Putta, Omar D. Perez, Helen L. Francis-Lang, Aileen C. Cohen
  • Patent number: 9182385
    Abstract: This invention is directed to methods and compositions for diagnosis, prognosis and for determining methods of treatment. The physiological status of cells present in a sample (e.g. clinical sample) can be used in diagnosis or prognosis of a condition (e.g. Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia), in patient selection for therapy, to monitor treatment and to modify or optimize therapeutic regimens. The physiological status of a cell can be determined by comparing the intracellular status of one or more activation elements (e.g. the phosphorylation status of a signaling molecule) in a cell (e.g. a cancer cell) to that of another cell (e.g. a normal cell). The physiological status of a cell can be further classified by adding one or more modulators (e.g. an inhibitor or activator) to the cell in question. In some embodiments, the invention is directed to methods of determining a phenotypic profile of a population of cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: NODALITY, INC.
    Inventors: Wendy J. Fantl, Santosh K. Putta, Omar D. Perez, Helen L. Francis-Lang, Aileen C. Cohen
  • Publication number: 20150276745
    Abstract: The present invention provides an approach for the determination of the activation states of a plurality of proteins in single cells. This approach permits the rapid detection of heterogeneity in a complex cell population based on activation states, expression markers and other criteria, and the identification of cellular subsets that exhibit correlated changes in activation within the cell population. Moreover, this approach allows the correlation of cellular activities or properties. In addition, the use of modulators of cellular activation allows for characterization of pathways and cell populations. Several exemplary diseases that can be analyzed using the invention include AML, MDS, and MPN.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Wendy J. Fantl, David B. Rosen, Alessandra Cesano, Santosh K. Putta, James R. Hackett, Michael Walker, Jing Shi
  • Publication number: 20150241427
    Abstract: This invention is directed to methods and compositions for diagnosis, prognosis and for determining methods of treatment. The physiological status of a cell present in a sample (e.g. clinical sample) can be used in diagnosis or prognosis of a condition (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Wendy J. FANTL, Alessandra CESANO, Erik EVENSEN, Adam PALAZZO
  • Publication number: 20150119288
    Abstract: As disclosed herein, the present invention provides for kits and a composition for diagnosis, prognosis, drug discovery, drug development, and patient stratification. The kits can comprise a plurality of binding elements for cell surface markers, and a plurality of binding elements for state-specific intracellular markers. The kits can further comprise a plurality of modulators directed for the particular cell function or signaling pathways. The kits can further include fixatives, permeabilizing agent, buffers, containers, instructions, and software for data analysis/compilation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: David M. Soper, David B. Rosen, Todd M. Covey, Ying-Wen Huang, Wendy J. Fantl, Ralph Lin
  • Publication number: 20150110736
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is a method for subjecting a hematopoetic cell to a JAK/STAT inhibitor, determining the activity of gain-of-function mutations of a Jak family kinase, determining the expression levels and activity of JAK/STAT regulatory proteins, correlating the expression levels and the activity of JAK/STAT regulatory proteins with the activity of gain-of-function mutations of a Jak family kinase and with a response to the JAK/STAT inhibitor, and then classifying the cells. A further embodiment of the invention includes determining the clinical outcome based on the cell classification, determining a method of treatment, determining dosing and scheduling of at least one of the JAK/STAT inhibitors or other compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: Nodality, Inc.
    Inventors: Wendy J. FANTL, Alessandra CESANO, Todd COVEY
  • Publication number: 20150017119
    Abstract: The present invention provides an approach for the determination of the activation states of a plurality of proteins in single cells. This approach permits the rapid detection of heterogeneity in a complex cell population based on activation states, expression markers and other criteria, and the identification of cellular subsets that exhibit correlated changes in activation within the cell population. Moreover, this approach allows the correlation of cellular activities or properties. In addition, the use of modulators of cellular activation allows for characterization of pathways and cell populations. Several exemplary diseases that can be analyzed using the invention include AML, MDS, and MPN.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Applicant: Nodality, Inc.
    Inventors: Wendy J. FANTL, David B. ROSEN, Alessandra CESANO, Santosh K. PUTTA, Garry NOLAN, Aileen COHEN, Erik EVENSEN
  • Patent number: 8778620
    Abstract: The present invention provides an approach for the determination of the activation states of a plurality of proteins in single cells. This approach permits the rapid detection of heterogeneity in a complex cell population based on activation states, expression markers and other criteria, and the identification of cellular subsets that exhibit correlated changes in activation within the cell population. Moreover, this approach allows the correlation of cellular activities or properties. In addition, the use of modulators of cellular activation allows for characterization of pathways and cell populations. Several exemplary diseases that can be analyzed using the invention include AML, MDS, and MPN.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Nodality, Inc.
    Inventors: Wendy J. Fantl, David B. Rosen, Alessandra Cesano, Santosh K. Putta, Garry Nolan, Aileen Cohen, Erik Evensen
  • Publication number: 20140147857
    Abstract: The present invention provides an approach for the determination of the activation states of a plurality of proteins in single cells. This approach permits the rapid detection of heterogeneity in a complex cell population based on activation states, expression markers and other criteria, and the identification of cellular subsets that exhibit correlated changes in activation within the cell population. Moreover, this approach allows the correlation of cellular activities or properties. In addition, the use of modulators of cellular activation allows for characterization of pathways and cell populations. Several exemplary diseases that can be analyzed using the invention include AML, MDS, and MPN.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: Nodality, Inc.
    Inventors: Wendy J. Fantl, David B. Rosen, Alessandra Cesano, Santosh K. Putta, James R. Hackett, Michael Walker, Jing Shi
  • Publication number: 20140134648
    Abstract: Methods of determining health status based on analysis of single cells in a sample or set of samples from an individual are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: NODALITY, INC.
    Inventors: Wendy J. Fantl, Helen L. Francis-Lang, Aileen C. Cohen, Garry P. Nolan
  • Publication number: 20140120122
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for determining safety and efficacy of a vaccine by monitoring cellular pathways prior to and after vaccine treatment using single cell network profiling
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventors: Wendy J. Fantl, Diane Longo, Alessandra Cesano
  • Publication number: 20140065633
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is a method for subjecting a hematopoetic cell to a JAK/STAT inhibitor, determining the activity of gain-of-function mutations of a Jak family kinase, determining the expression levels and activity of JAK/STAT regulatory proteins, correlating the expression levels and the activity of JAK/STAT regulatory proteins with the activity of gain-of-function mutations of a Jak family kinase and with a response to the JAK/STAT inhibitor, and then classifying the cells. A further embodiment of the invention includes determining the clinical outcome based on the cell classification, determining a method of treatment, determining dosing and scheduling of at least one of the JAK/STAT inhibitors or other compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Nodality, Inc.
    Inventors: Wendy J. Fantl, Alessandra Cesano, Todd Covey
  • Publication number: 20140057865
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is a method for measuring activity of cell pathways, such as the cell cycle pathway and correlating the resulting profile to phenotypes. The resulting correlations are useful in diagnosis, prognosis, selection and development of drug treatment regimens, and drug screening applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Nodality, Inc.
    Inventors: Wendy J. Fantl, Ying-Wen Huang