Patents by Inventor Ciaran M. Regan

Ciaran M. Regan 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: 20110165174
    Abstract: Methods of identifying gene targets associated with learning and memory and with memory consolidation, as well as to specific nucleic acid molecules that have been discovered to be associated with memory consolidation are provided. Accordingly, the invention also relates to methods of modulating learning and memory function, methods of diagnosing learning and memory disorders, and methods of identifying compounds that modulate learning and memory function via manipulations of the nucleic acid molecules and their products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: University College Dublin, National University of Ireland, Dublin
    Inventors: Keith J. Murphy, Ciaran M. Regan, Robert H. Ring, David Von Schack
  • Publication number: 20110136738
    Abstract: Methods of identifying gene targets associated with schizophrenia or the symptoms thereof, as well as to specific nucleic acid molecules that have been discovered to be associated with schizophrenia are provided. Accordingly, the invention also relates to methods of modulating schizophrenia or the symptoms thereof, methods of diagnosing schizophrenia or the symptoms thereof, methods for predicting the susceptibility to schizophrenia or the symptoms thereof, and methods of identifying compounds that modulate schizophrenia or the symptoms thereof via manipulations of the nucleic acid molecules and their products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: University College Dublin, National University of Ireland, Dublin
    Inventors: Keith J. Murphy, Robert H. Ring, Sean Mulvany, David von Schack, Ciaran M. Regan
  • Publication number: 20020013367
    Abstract: Neurotrophic and antiproliferative compounds related to the antiepileptic drug valproate are provided. These compounds are useful for promoting neuronal function as in neurodegenerative disorders and for treating neoplastic disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2001
    Publication date: January 31, 2002
    Inventors: Heinz Nau, Ciaran M. Regan
  • Patent number: 6300373
    Abstract: Neurotrophic and antiproliferative compounds related to the antiepileptic drug valproate are provided. These compounds are useful for promoting neuronal function as in neurodegenerative disorders and for treating neoplastic disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignees: American Biogenetic Sciences, Inc., University College Dublin
    Inventors: Heinz Nau, Ciaran M. Regan
  • Patent number: 6274624
    Abstract: Neurotrophic and antiproliferative compounds related to the antiepileptic drug valproate are provided. These compounds are useful for promoting neuronal function as in neurodegenerative disorders and for treating neoplastic disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Assignee: American Biogenetic Sciences Inc.
    Inventors: Heinz Nau, Ciaran M. Regan
  • Patent number: 5672746
    Abstract: Neurotrophic and antiproliferative compounds related to the antiepileptic drug valproate are provided. These compounds are useful for promoting neuronal function as in neurodegenerative disorders and for treating neoplastic disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1997
    Assignees: American Biogenetic Sciences, Inc., University College Dublin
    Inventors: Heinz Nau, Ciaran M. Regan
  • Patent number: RE37670
    Abstract: Neurotrophic and antiproliferative compounds related to the antiepileptic drug valproate are provided. These compounds are useful for promoting neuronal function as in neurodegenerative disorders and for treating neoplastic disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: American Biogenetics Inc.
    Inventors: Heinz Nau, Ciaran M. Regan