Patents Examined by Russell Negin
  • Method for identifying matched groups
    Patent number: 7124033
    Abstract: Methods, code, and apparatus are used to ensure that groups of experimental subjects selected for inclusion in a study are matched. Individuals are genotyped and the genotype data is used to determine the extent of mismatch between study groups. If groups show evidence of poor matching, then the genotype data is used to better match the study groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Perlegen Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: David Hinds, Renee Stokowski