Patents by Inventor David J. Boczkowski

David J. Boczkowski 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).

  • Patent number: 9115360
    Abstract: Disclosed are cells and methods for treating or preventing tumor formation or infections with pathogens in a patient. The cells of the invention are antigen-presenting cells (e.g., dendritic cells or macrophage) that have been loaded with RNA derived from tumors or pathogens. By administering the RNA-loaded antigen-presenting cells to a patient, tumor formation or pathogen infections can be treated or prevented. Alternatively, the RNA-loaded cells can be used as stimulator cells in the ex vivo expansion of CTL. Such CTL can then be used in a variation of conventional adoptive immunotherapy techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: DUKE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Smita K. Nair, David J. Boczkowski, Eli Gilboa
  • Publication number: 20120288931
    Abstract: Disclosed are cells and methods for treating or preventing tumor formation or infections with pathogens in a patient. The cells of the invention are antigen-presenting cells (e.g., dendritic cells or macrophage) that have been loaded with RNA derived from tumors or pathogens. By administering the RNA-loaded antigen-presenting cells to a patient, tumor formation or pathogen infections can be treated or prevented. Alternatively, the RNA-loaded cells can be used as stimulator cells in the ex vivo expansion of CTL. Such CTL can then be used in a variation of conventional adoptive immunotherapy techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: DUKE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Smita K. NAIR, David J. Boczkowski, Eli Gilboa
  • Patent number: 8263066
    Abstract: Disclosed are cells and methods for treating or preventing tumor formation or infections with pathogens in a patient. The cells of the invention are antigen-presenting cells (e.g., dendritic cells or macrophage) that have been loaded with RNA derived from tumors or pathogens. By administering the RNA-loaded antigen-presenting cells to a patient, tumor formation or pathogen infections can be treated or prevented. Alternatively, the RNA-loaded cells can be used as stimulator cells in the ex vivo expansion of CTL. Such CTL can then be used in a variation of conventional adoptive immunotherapy techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Smita K. Nair, David J. Boczkowski, Eli Gilboa
  • Publication number: 20100015108
    Abstract: Disclosed are cells and methods for treating or preventing tumor formation or infections with pathogens in a patient. The cells of the invention are antigen-presenting cells (e.g., dendritic cells or macrophage) that have been loaded with RNA derived from tumors or pathogens. By administering the RNA-loaded antigen-presenting cells to a patient, tumor formation or pathogen infections can be treated or prevented. Alternatively, the RNA-loaded cells can be used as stimulator cells in the ex vivo expansion of CTL. Such CTL can then be used in a variation of conventional adoptive immunotherapy techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: DUKE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Smita K. Nair, David J. Boczkowski, Eli Gilboa
  • Patent number: 7601343
    Abstract: Disclosed are cells and methods for treating or preventing tumor formation or infections with pathogens in a patient. The cells of the invention are antigen-presenting cells (e.g., dendritic cells or macrophage) that have been loaded with RNA derived from tumors or pathogens. By administering the RNA-loaded antigen-presenting cells to a patient, tumor formation or pathogen infections can be treated or prevented. Alternatively, the RNA-loaded cells can be used as stimulator cells in the ex vivo expansion of CTL. Such CTL can then be used in a variation of conventional adoptive immunotherapy techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Smita K. Nair, David J. Boczkowski, Eli Gilboa
  • Patent number: 7105157
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cells and methods for treating or preventing tumor formation or infections with pathogens in a patient. The cells of the invention are antigen-presenting cells (e.g., dendritic cells or macrophage) that have been loaded with RNA derived from tumors or pathogens. By administering the RNA-loaded antigen-presenting cells to a patient, tumor formation or pathogen infections can be treated or prevented. Alternatively, the RNA-loaded cells can be used as stimulator cells in the ex vivo expansion of CTL. Such CTL can then be used in a variation of conventional adoptive immunotherapy techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Smita K. Nair, David J. Boczkowski, Eli Gilboa
  • Patent number: 7101705
    Abstract: Disclosed are cells and methods for treating or preventing tumor formation or infections with pathogens in a patient. The cells of the invention are antigen-presenting cells (e.g., dendritic cells or macrophage) that have been loaded with RNA derived from tumors or pathogens. By administering the RNA-loaded antigen-presenting cells to a patient, tumor formation or pathogen infections can be treated or prevented. Alternatively, the RNA-loaded cells can be used as stimulator cells in the ex vivo expansion of CTL. Such CTL can then be used in a variation of conventional adoptive immunotherapy techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Smita K. Nair, David J. Boczkowski, Eli Gilboa
  • Patent number: 6670186
    Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to RNA-loaded antigen presenting cells and, in particular, to methods for treating or preventing tumor formation or pathogen infection in a patient. The invention further relates to methods of monitoring T-cell stimulation and to methods of antigen discovery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Smita K. Nair, David J. Boczkowski, Eli Gilboa
  • Patent number: 6387701
    Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to RNA-loaded antigen presenting cells and, in particular, to methods for treating or preventing tumor formation or pathogen infection in a patient. The invention further relates to methods of monitoring T-cell stimulation and to methods of antigen discovery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Smita K. Nair, David J. Boczkowski, Eli Gilboa
  • Publication number: 20020018769
    Abstract: Disclosed are cells and methods for treating or preventing tumor formation or infections with pathogens in a patient. The cells of the invention are antigen-presenting cells (e.g., dendritic cells or macrophage) that have been loaded with RNA derived from tumors or pathogens. By administering the RNA-loaded antigen-presenting cells to a patient, tumor formation or pathogen infections can be treated or prevented. Alternatively, the RNA-loaded cells can be used as stimulator cells in the ex vivo. expansion of CTL. Such CTL can then be used in a variation of conventional adoptive immunotherapy techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2001
    Publication date: February 14, 2002
    Inventors: Smita K. Nair, David J. Boczkowski, Eli Gilboa
  • Patent number: 6306388
    Abstract: Disclosed are cells and methods for treating or preventing tumor formation or infections with pathogens in a patient. The cells of the invention are antigen-presenting cells (e.g., dendritic cells or macrophage) that have been loaded with RNA derived from tumors or pathogens. By administering the RNA-loaded antigen-presenting cells to a patient, tumor formation or pathogen infections can be treated or prevented. Alternatively, the RNA-loaded cells can be used as stimulator cells in the ex vivo expansion of CTL. Such CTL can then be used in a variation of conventional adoptive immunotherapy techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Smita K. Nair, David J. Boczkowski, Eli Gilboa
  • Patent number: 5853719
    Abstract: Disclosed are cells and methods for treating or preventing tumor formation or infections with pathogens in a patient. The cells of the invention are antigen-presenting cells (e.g., dendritic cells or macrophage) that have been loaded with RNA derived from tumors or pathogens. By administering the RNA-loaded antigen-presenting cells to a patient, tumor formation or pathogen infections can be treated or prevented. Alternatively, the RNA-loaded cells can be used as stimulator cells in the ex vivo expansion of CTL. Such CTL can then be used in a variation of conventional adoptive immunotherapy techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Smita K. Nair, David J. Boczkowski, Eli Gilboa