Patents by Inventor Barbara Sahakian

Barbara Sahakian 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).

  • Methods for assessing psychotic disorders
    Publication number: 20090136423
    Abstract: This invention relates to the assessment of individuals with first-episode psychosis (FEP) or an at risk mental state (ARMS) using visuospatial associative learning tests such as paired associates learning (PAL). Visuospatial associative learning ability as determined by such tests may be prognostic of the severity of psychosis in FEP patients and diagnostic of psychosis in ARMS patients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2005
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: Barbara Sahakian, Edward Bullmore, Jennifer Barnett, Peter Jones
  • Methods for Assessing Neurocognitive Disorders
    Publication number: 20080118899
    Abstract: This invention relates to the identification of individuals in the population who are at particular risk of suffering from disorders associated with neurocognitive degeneration, such as Alzheimer's disease (AD).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2004
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Barbara Sahakian, Andrew Blackwell
  • Assessment of functional status
    Publication number: 20080004509
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods of neurocognitive assessment and, in particular, to methods for assessing the ability of individuals, in particular, memory-impaired individuals, to perform daily activities (i.e. functional status).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2007
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Applicant: Cambridge University Technical Services Limited
    Inventors: Barbara Sahakian, Andrew Blackwell