Patents Assigned to The Washington University
  • Patent number: 11964001
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and method for treating a subject having or suspected of having pulmonary dysfunction resulting from impaired alveolar macrophage (AM) development. The compositions comprise granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) in formulations suitable for pulmonary airway administration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventors: Sharon Celeste Morley, Elizabeth M. Todd
  • Publication number: 20240124610
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for treating a subject having a HER2 non-amplified (HER2-negative) cancer or low HER2 expressing (HER2-low) cancer, comprising detecting expression of a BCAR4 gene fusion in a biological sample from the subject. If expression of the BCAR4 gene fusion is detected, a HER2-targeted cancer treatment is administered to the subject; if expression of the BCAR4 gene fusion is not detected, a cancer treatment that is not HER2-targeted is administered to the subject. Methods of predicting response to a HER2-targeted cancer treatment and detecting BCAR4 or BCAR4 gene fusion activation are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: Washington University
    Inventors: Nicole Maher, Christopher Maher, Andrew Nickless, Jin Zhang, Amy Ly, Jace Webster
  • Publication number: 20240122631
    Abstract: A screw locating system including an intramedullary nail, a locating hole at the distal end of the intramedullary nail, a locator pin including a hollow section, and a locating end configured to fit in the locating hole, a cap configured to fill in the locating hole when the locator pin is in the locating hole, a screw configured to securely hold the locator pin, and a jig configured to guide a user to locate at least one distal screw at the distal end of the intramedullary nail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Sura Al-Qudah, Ala' K. Al-Qudah, Levi Smith
  • Publication number: 20240124553
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to compositions and methods of treating arthritogenic alphavirus infection. Compositions include a fusion protein comprising an Fc region, a first Mxra8 region, and a second Mxra8 region, wherein the fusion protein reduces inflammation and infection by an arthritogenic alphavirus. Methods include administering the fusion protein to a mammalian or non-mammalian subject to reduce or inhibit alphavirus infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: Washington University
    Inventors: Michael Diamond, Daved Fremont, Rong Zhang, Arthur Kim, Larissa Thackray, Katherine Basore, Christopher A. Nelson, Ofer Zimmerman, Maxwell Zimmerman, Saravanan Raju
  • Publication number: 20240115675
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of treating a tumor with a nucleotide vaccine (e.g., DNA vaccine encoding a tumor antigen) in combination with an IL-7. In some aspects, the IL-7 is administered after the administration of the nucleotide vaccine (e.g., after the peak expansion phase of the tumor-specific T cell immune response) or concurrently with the nucleotide vaccine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicants: NeoImmuneTech, Inc., Washington University
    Inventors: Byung Ha LEE, Donghoon CHOI, William GILLANDERS, Ina CHEN, Simon Peter GOEDEGEBUURE, Lijin LI
  • Patent number: 11952410
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides constructs that comprise (a) a TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) trimer comprising three consecutive extracellular TRAIL domains fused together in a head-to-tail configuration; (b) an epitope binding agent, and (c) optionally one or more additional components, wherein the epitope binding agent competitively inhibits binding of P4-TR3 or HN1-TR3 to cell surface human mesothelin. Constructs of the present disclosure induce apoptosis in cells expressing human mesothelin and a death receptor (DR4 or DR5) on the cell's surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventors: Dirk M. Spitzer, William G. Hawkins
  • Patent number: 11952417
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards isolated antibodies that bind to IL12R?1. Specifically, anti-IL12R?1 antibodies, and methods of treatment using the antibodies are disclosed. The antibody is targeted against the beta 1 subunit of the receptors of IL-12 and IL-23 and is capable of blocking signaling by inflammatory cytokines IL-12 and IL-23, which could be useful in treating autoimmune inflammatory diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), RA, and psoriasis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventors: Marco Colonna, Cristiane Secca da Silva
  • Publication number: 20240108625
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for compositions and methods of use of CDK4/6 inhibitors to prevent therapy-related clonal hematopoiesis and associated myeloid neoplasms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: Washington University
    Inventor: Kelly Bolton
  • Patent number: 11949136
    Abstract: Described herein are direct liquid fuel cells with an alkaline anodic fuel stream including a solution of liquid fuel such as alcohols, ethers, glycols or compounds of hydrazine, and an acidic cathode oxidant stream including a solution of a suitable oxidant such as hydrogen peroxide or a gas steam with 1% to 100% O2. These cells are used as primary stationary and/or mobile power sources and also function in a secondary role as range extenders when coupled with a primary power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventors: Zhongyang Wang, Vijay K. Ramani, Shrihari Sankarasubramanian
  • Patent number: 11944768
    Abstract: A method of using a catheter assembly for inserting in a fluid filled space in a body includes providing a main body having a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion is positioned within the fluid filled space. The second end portion is adjusted to extend outwardly from the fluid filled space when the first end portion is positioned within the fluid filled space. A catheter tip is connected to the second end portion of the main body. The catheter tip includes a housing having a cavity defined therein and a rotating element positioned within the fluid filled space. The rotating element is rotated within the cavity of the housing to impart movement of the first end portion of the main body within the fluid filled space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventors: Eric Leuthardt, Guy Genin, Matthew Smyth, David Limbrick, Daniel Moran, Lihong Wang, Aaron McLaughlin, Manish Shah, Alexander Yang, Samuel Stone, Devon Haydon, Michael Winek, Richard Marcus
  • Patent number: 11944964
    Abstract: A micro-bioelectrochemical cell (?-BEC) device is disclosed that includes from 4 to 96 microfluidically connected of chambers, in which each chamber encloses a volume of about 1 ?L to 2 ?L. A working electrode, reference electrode, and counting electrode contacts each volume. The ?-BEC device includes a support layer coated with a working electrode layer, a microfluidics layer containing a plurality of wells, and an electrical layer containing the reference and counter electrodes. Methods of using the ?-BEC device to perform bioelectrochemical measurements of cells are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventors: John Mark Meacham, Arpita Bose, Michael M. Binkley
  • Publication number: 20240102102
    Abstract: Among the various aspects of the present disclosure is the provision of treatments, monitoring treatment or progression, or methods for detecting utDNA in a subject having or suspected of having a urinary tract-associated cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicant: Washington University
    Inventors: Aadel Chaudhuri, Kevin Chen, Pradeep Chauhan, Zachary Smith, Vivek Arora
  • Patent number: 11938138
    Abstract: Among the various aspects of the present disclosure is the provision of a methods for increasing chemotherapy sensitivity or decreasing chemotherapy resistance using BET inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventors: Robi Mitra, Arnav Moudgil, Michael Nathaniel Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 11938193
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions comprising chemerin and the methods of use thereof. The compositions of the disclosure are useful in the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventors: Russell Pachynski, Holbrook Kohrt, Jason Yonehiro, Brian Zabel
  • Patent number: 11933791
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for determining the severity of glaucoma using expression levels of GDF15. Determining the severity of glaucoma can aid in making treatment decisions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventors: Rajendra S. Apte, Jun Yoshino
  • Patent number: 11931412
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating pruritus having a neurogenic component in a subject in need thereof comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a JAK1 inhibitor based on a benzimidazole core, a purine core, or a pyrrolo pyridine core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventor: Brian Kim
  • Patent number: 11934458
    Abstract: A binary code similarity detection system that compares a target binary code to a source code by comparing the target binary code to a comparing binary generated by compiling the source code. Rather than using a comparing binary generated using a random or fixed compiling configuration, the system identifies the compiling configuration of the target binary code and compares the target binary code to a comparing binary generated using the same compiling configuration as the target binary code. The compiling configuration of the target binary code may be identified by a neural network (e.g., a graph attention network trained on attributed function call graphs of binary codes with known compiling configurations). The target binary code and the comparing binary may be compared using a graph neural network (e.g., a graph triplet loss network) that compares attributed control flow graphs of the of the target binary code and the comparing binary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: The George Washington University
    Inventors: Yuede Ji, Hao Howie Huang
  • Patent number: 11931366
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally compositions and methods of using the same for the treatment of proteinopathies (e.g. Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency, Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and Huntington's disease) with one or more proteotoxicity reducing agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventors: Stephen Pak, David Perlmutter, Gary Silverman
  • Patent number: 11925455
    Abstract: Various methods of diagnosing and monitoring a subject infected with a Plasmodium parasite are described. Also, compositions and methods for attracting mosquitos are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventors: Audrey Odom John, Chad Schaber, Indi Trehan, Baranidharan Raman, Nalin Katta
  • Patent number: 11925472
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a fast-scanning optical-resolution photoacoustic (fsOR-PAE) endoscope for imaging vasculature within tissues in vivo that includes an ultrasonic transducer and a scanning mirror within a lumen of an elongate casing. The scanning mirror is configured to direct the laser pulses from the pulsed laser source to a focal spot outside the casing in a scanning pattern via an imaging window formed in the casing. The scanning mirror is further configured to direct a plurality of photoacoustic signals from the focal spot to the ultrasonic transducer via the imaging window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignees: Washington University, California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Lihong Wang, Konstantin Maslov, Methodius Tuuli, Molly Stout, George Macones, Chiye Li, Junhui Shi, Yuan Qu