Patents by Inventor Christopher HEIER

Christopher HEIER 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).

  • CIRCULATING miRNA AND PROTEIN BIOMARKERS FOR FACIOSCAPULOHUMERAL DYSTROPHY
    Publication number: 20240018594
    Abstract: A method for detecting or monitoring FSHD comprising detecting one or more biomarkers, such as miRNA biomarkers or protein biomarkers that are significantly decreased or increased in subjects having FSHD compared to normal control subjects. Methods for treatment of subjects at risk of having, or having FSHD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Applicant: CHILDREN'S NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
    Inventors: Yi-Wen CHEN, Christopher HEIER
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING AND PREVENTING MUSCULAR DISORDERS AND DYSTROPHIES, STEROID SIDE EFFECTS, AND INFLAMMATION
    Publication number: 20210198669
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising an antisense RNA sequence comprising a region of complementarity that is substantially complementary to an miRNA. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the antisense RNA molecule, optionally further comprising an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid are also disclosed. Methods of treating or preventing inflammation, a steroid side effect, or a muscle disease using the one or the pharmaceutical compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Applicant: Children's National Medical Center
    Inventors: Christopher HEIER, Alyson FIORILLO