Patents by Inventor Alessandra Cesano

Alessandra Cesano 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: 20170363633
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Alessandra Cesano, Rachael Hawtin, Santosh Putta
  • Publication number: 20170285008
    Abstract: The present invention provides an approach for the determination of activation state of a plurality of discrete cell populations and/or the state of one or more cellular networks in an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Garry P. NOLAN, Alessandra CESANO
  • 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: 20170184587
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are described for categorizing and treating autoimmune disease, using single cell network profiling (SCNP), where activation levels of one or more activatable elements are determined in single cells, with or without modulation, to categorize or determine treatment for the autoimmune disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Jason Ptacek, Rachael Hawtin, Erik Evensen, James Cordeiro, Alessandra Cesano
  • 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
  • Patent number: 9459246
    Abstract: The present invention provides an approach for the determination of the activation state of discrete cell populations and/or the state of one or more cellular networks in an individual, when modulated with a modulator that acts on one cell population to communicate with other cell populations in the network. The status of discrete cell populations and/or the state of one or more cellular networks can be correlated with the diagnosis, prognosis, choice or modification of treatment, and/or monitoring of a condition, and with screening of agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: NODALITY, INC.
    Inventors: Rachael Hawtin, Drew Hotson, Alessandra Cesano, Garry P. Nolan
  • 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: 20160223554
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Alessandra Cesano, Rachael Hawtin, Santosh Putta
  • 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: 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
  • Publication number: 20140255393
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are described for categorizing and treating autoimmune disease, using single cell network profiling (SCNP), where activation levels of one or more activatable elements are determined in single cells, with or without modulation, to categorize or determine treatment for the autoimmune disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Nodality, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Ptacek, Rachael Hawtin, Erik Evensen, James Cordeiro, Alessandra Cesano
  • Publication number: 20140199273
    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 population.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Inventors: Alessandra Cesano, David B. Rosen, Santosh K. Putta
  • 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