Patents by Inventor Christina Backes

Christina Backes 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: 20240158872
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of determining an infection of a patient with at least one microorganism, particularly a bacterial microorganism, potentially resistant to antimicrobial drug treatment, a method of selecting a treatment of a patient suffering from an infection with at least one microorganism, particularly bacterial microorganism, and a method of determining an antimicrobial drug, e.g. antibiotic, resistance profile for at least one microorganism, particularly bacterial microorganism, as well as computer program products used in these methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2024
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: ANDREAS KELLER, SUSANNE SCHMOLKE, CORD FRIEDRICH STÄHLER, CHRISTINA BACKES, VALENTINA GALATA
  • Patent number: 11111541
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for diagnosing Parkinson's Disease PAD) with miRNA markers. Towards the identification of biomarkers for diagnosis of PD, a comprehensive analysis of miRNA expression patterns was obtained. Significantly deregulated miRNAs were identified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Universitat Des Saarlandes
    Inventors: Andreas Keller, Cord Friedrich Stahler, Jan Kirsten, Eckart Meese, Christina Backes, Petra Leidinger
  • Publication number: 20200283828
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of determining an antimicrobial drug resistance profile for a microorganism, wherein nucleic acid sequences of the microorganism are analyzed for structural variations of the genome comprising at least a change in the genome comprising more than one base, as well as for single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), as well as a method of determining an infection of a patient with a microorganism potentially resistant to antimicrobial drug treatment and a method of selecting a treatment of a patient suffering from an infection with a potentially resistant microorganism, wherein the data of the antimicrobial drug resistance profile are applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: Christina Backes, Valentina Galata, Andreas Keller, Susanne Schmolke, Cord Friedrich Stähler
  • Patent number: 10457988
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel miRNA markers useful for diagnosis or therapy of disease, in particular for neuronal disorders such as Alzheimer's Disease (AD).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Andreas Keller, Cord Friedrich Stähler, Christina Backes, Eckart Meese, Petra Leidinger, Andreas Kappel
  • Publication number: 20190093148
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of determining an infection of a patient with Serratia species potentially resistant to antimicrobial drug treatment, a method of selecting a treatment of a patient suffering from an antibiotic resistant Serratia infection, and a method of determining an antibiotic resistance profile for bacterial microorganisms of Serratia species, as well as computer program products used in these methods. In an exemplary method, a sample (1), is used for molecular testing (2), and then a molecular fingerprint (3) is taken. The result is then compared to a reference library (4), and the result (5) is reported.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Andreas Keller, Susanne Schmolke, Cord Friedrich Stahler, Christina Backes, Valentina Galata
  • Publication number: 20190085377
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of determining an infection of a patient with Salmonella species potentially resistant to antimicrobial drug treatment, a method of selecting a treatment of a patient suffering from an antibiotic resistant Salmonella infection, and a method of determining an antibiotic resistance profile for bacterial microorganisms of Salmonella species, as well as computer program products used in these methods. In an exemplary method, a sample 1 is used for molecular testing 2, and then a molecular fingerprint 3 is taken. The result is then compared to a reference library 4, and the result 5 is reported.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Andreas Keller, Susanne Schmolke, Cord Friedrich Stahler, Christina Backes, Valentina Galata
  • Publication number: 20190032115
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of determining an infection of a patient with Proteus species potentially resistant to antimicrobial drug treatment, a method of selecting a treatment of a patient suffering from an antibiotic resistant Proteus infection, and a method of determining an antibiotic resistance profile for bacterial microorganisms of Proteus species, as well as computer program products used in these methods. In an exemplary method, a sample 1, is used for molecular testing 2, and then a molecular fingerprint 3 is taken. The result is then compared to a reference library 4, and the result 5 is reported.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Susanne Schmolke, Cord Friedrich Stahler, Andreas Keller, Christina Backes
  • Publication number: 20190002960
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of determining an infection of a patient with at least one microorganism, particularly a bacterial microorganism, potentially resistant to antimicrobial drug treatment, a method of selecting a treatment of a patient suffering from an infection with at least one microorganism, particularly bacterial microorganism, and a method of determining an antimicrobial drug, e.g. antibiotic, resistance profile for at least one microorganism, particularly bacterial microorganism, as well as computer program products used in these methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: ANDREAS KELLER, SUSANNE SCHMOLKE, CORD FRIEDRICH STÄHLER, CHRISTINA BACKES, VALENTINA GALATA
  • Publication number: 20180371548
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) in a patient, wherein the expression profile of miRNAs is determined in a blood sample and a comparison of the expression levels of defined miRNAs with a reference sample is carried out. The disclosure also relates to the use of the defined miRNAs as markers for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and to a kit for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Christina Backes, Andreas Keller, Daniel Sickert, Cord Friedrich Stähler
  • Patent number: 10161004
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for diagnosing multiple sclerosis with miRNA markers. Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) can be challenging in patients with atypical presentations and during a first neurological deficit possibly related to inflammatory demyelination. Towards the identification of biomarkers for diagnosis of MS, a comprehensive analysis of miRNA expression patterns was obtained. Significantly deregulated miRNAs were identified, which have previously not been related to MS according to the microRNA disease database. These miRNAs could potentially serve as future diagnostic biomarkers for MS and help in diagnosis, monitoring disease activity, and evaluation of treatment responses in patients with MS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Andreas Keller, Eckart Meese, Cord Friedrich Stähler, Andreas Kappel, Petra Leidinger, Christina Backes
  • Publication number: 20180363030
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of determining an infection of a patient with Enterobacter species potentially resistant to antimicrobial drug treatment, a method of selecting a treatment of a patient suffering from an antibiotic resistant Enterobacter infection, and a method of determining an antibiotic resistance profile for bacterial microorganisms of Enterobacter species, as well as computer program products used in these methods. In an exemplary method, a sample (1), is used for molecular testing (2), and then a molecular fingerprint (3) is taken. The result is then compared to a reference library (4), and the result (5) is reported.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: Ares Genetics GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Keller, Susanne Schmolke, Cord Friedrich Stahler, Christina Backes, Valentina Galata
  • Publication number: 20180349549
    Abstract: Genetic resistance prediction against antimicrobial drugs in microorganism using structural changes in the genome The invention relates to a method of determining an infection of a patient with at least one microorganism, particularly a bacterial microorganism, potentially resistant to antimicrobial drug treatment, a method of selecting a treatment of a patient suffering from an infection with at least one microorganism, particularly bacterial microorganism, and a method of determining structural changes of the genome of the microorganism, particularly bacterial microorganism, comprising at least one gene, as well as computer program products used in these methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: ANDREAS KELLER, SUSANNE SCHMOLKE, CORD FRIEDRICH STÄHLER, CHRISTINA BACKES, VALENTINA GALATA
  • Publication number: 20180340228
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for diagnosing Parkinson's Disease PAD) with miRNA markers. Towards the identification of biomarkers for diagnosis of PD, a comprehensive analysis of miRNA expression patterns was obtained. Significantly deregulated miRNAs were identified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: ANDREAS KELLER, Cord Friedrich Stahler, Jan Kirsten, Eckart Meese, Christina Backes, Petra Leidinger
  • Patent number: 10138520
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease (AD) with miRNA markers. Diagnosis of AD Towards the identification of biomarkers for diagnosis of AD, a comprehensive analysis of miRNA expression patterns was obtained. Significantly deregulated miRNAs were identified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Andreas Keller, Cord Friedrich Stähler, Eckart Meese, Andreas Kappel, Christina Backes, Petra Leidinger
  • Publication number: 20180265913
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of determining an infection of a patient with Pseudomonas species potentially resistant to antimicrobial drug treatment, a method of selecting a treatment of a patient suffering from an antibiotic resistant Pseudomonas infection, and a method of determining an antibiotic resistance profile for bacterial microorganisms of Pseudomonas species, as well as computer program products used in these methods. In an exemplary method, a sample 1, is used for molecular testing 2, and then a molecular fingerprint 3 is taken. The result is then compared to a reference library 4, and the result 5 is reported.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Andreas Keller, Susanne Schmolke, Cord Friedrich Stahler, Christina Backes, Valentina Galata
  • Publication number: 20180251836
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel isolated nucleic acid molecules (novel miRNAs and novel miRNA precursor molecules) as well as vectors, host cells, primers, cDNA-transcripts, polynucleotides derived from said isolated nucleic acid molecules and their use in diagnosis and therapy. Furthermore the present invention relates to methods and kits for diagnosing a disease, such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS) or Alzheimer's Disease (AD) employing said novel isolated nucleic acid molecules (novel miRNAs molecules).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Christina Backes, Andreas Keller, Eckart Meese
  • Publication number: 20180223336
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of determining an infection of a patient with Morganella species potentially resistant to antimicrobial drug treatment, a method of selecting a treatment of a patient suffering from an antibiotic resistant Morganella infection, and a method of determining an antibiotic resistance profile for bacterial microorganisms of Morganella species, as well as computer program products used in these methods. In an exemplary method, a sample 1, is used for molecular testing 2, and then a molecular fingerprint 3 is taken. The result is then compared to a reference library 4, and the result 5 is reported.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Andreas Keller, Susanne Schmolke, Cord Friedrich Stahler, Christina Backes, Valentina Galata
  • Publication number: 20180216167
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of determining an infection of a patient with Stenotrophomonas species potentially resistant to antimicrobial drug treatment, a method of selecting a treatment of a patient suffering from an antibiotic resistant Stenotrophomonas infection, and a method of determining an antibiotic resistance profile for bacterial microorganisms of Stenotrophomonas species, as well as computer program products used in these methods. In an exemplary method, a sample 1, is used for molecular testing 2, and then a molecular fingerprint 3 is taken. The result is then compared to a reference library 4, and the result 5 is reported.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: Andreas Keller, Susanne Schmolke, Cord Friedrich Stahler, Christina Backes, Valentina Galata
  • Publication number: 20180201979
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of determining an infection of a patient with Acinetobacter species potentially resistant to antimicrobial drug treatment, a method of selecting a treatment of a patient suffering from an antibiotic resistant Acinetobacter infection, and a method of determining an anti-biotic resistance profile for bacterial microorganisms of Acinetobacter species, as well as computer program products used in these methods. In an exemplary method, a sample 1, is used for molecular testing 2, and then a molecular finger-print 3 is taken. The result is then compared to a reference library 4, and the result 5 is reported.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: Andreas KELLER, Susanne SCHMOLKE, Cord Friedrich STÄHLER, Christina BACKES, Valentina GALATA
  • Patent number: 10011873
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for diagnosing Parkinson's Disease PAD) with miRNA markers. Towards the identification of biomarkers for diagnosis of PD, a comprehensive analysis of miRNA expression patterns was obtained. Significantly deregulated miRNAs were identified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: UNIVERSITAT DES SAARLANDES
    Inventors: Andreas Keller, Cord Friedrich Stähler, Jan Kirsten, Eckart Meese, Christina Backes, Petra Leidinger