Patents Assigned to Women's & Children's Health Research Institute Inc
  • Methods and compositions for promoting the neurological development of an infant
    Patent number: 9149452
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for promoting the neurological development of an infant by administration of fatty acids and compositions comprising same, wherein the fatty acids are enriched with respect to docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: WOMEN'S & CHILDREN'S HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC.
    Inventors: Robert Gibson, Maria Makrides
  • METHOD OF TREATMENT, PROPHYLAXIS AND DIAGNOSIS OF PATHOLOGIES OF THE BONE
    Publication number: 20100330085
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the fields of treatment, prophylaxis and diagnosis. More particularly, the present invention identifies genes and gene products associated with bone morphogenesis and pathologies of the bone. Even more particularly, the present invention contemplates the regulation of expression of these genes or the activity of the gene products in the treatment, prophylaxis and diagnosis of bone pathologies. Cell-based therapies and manipulation of cells in in vitro culture also form part of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: WOMEN'S & CHILDREN'S HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC.
    Inventors: ANNA KATHLEEN COUSSENS, ANGELA MARY VAN DAAL, BARRY CRAMPTON POWELL, PETER JOHN ANDERSON
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PROMOTING THE NEUROLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT OF AN INFANT
    Publication number: 20100267830
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for promoting the neurological development of an infant by administration of fatty acids and compositions comprising same, wherein the fatty acids are enriched with respect to docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: Women's & Children's Health Research Institute Inc
    Inventors: Robert GIBSON, Maria MAKRIDES