Patents by Inventor Dean Dawson

Dean Dawson 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).

  • Compositions and methods for screening anti-cancer agents in yeast
    Patent number: 7556929
    Abstract: Methods and kits for identifying novel anti-tumor agents are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Tufts University
    Inventor: Dean Dawson
  • Compositions and methods for screening anti-cancer agents in yeast
    Publication number: 20060223101
    Abstract: Methods and kits for identifying novel anti-tumor agents are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2006
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Inventor: Dean Dawson
  • Functional gene array in yeast
    Patent number: 6998261
    Abstract: This invention relates to functional gene arrays of yeast. Novel aspects include the individual yeast cells, methods for making the yeast and the arrays, the arrays and uses for the arrays. A diploid bearing special genetic properties has been constructed to facilitate cloning of heterologous genes capable of providing essential functions. A selection method, using this strain allows the identification haploid yeast strains dependent for life on heterologous essential genes. The arrays of these strains comprise a library of unique members where each member is dependent for survival on the function of a heterologous gene complementing a different essential host gene which has been inactivated by the insertion of a dominant selectable marker. These arrays provide screening platforms for agents that specifically target the activity of these heterologous genes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: CompleGen, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean Dawson, John Swindle
  • Functional gene array in yeast
    Publication number: 20020182709
    Abstract: This invention relates to functional gene arrays of yeast. Novel aspects include the individual yeast cells, methods for making the yeast and the arrays, the arrays and uses for the arrays. A diploid bearing special genetic properties has been constructed to facilitate cloning of heterologous genes capable of providing essential functions. A selection method, using this strain allows the identification haploid yeast strains dependent for life on heterologous essential genes. The arrays of these strains comprise a library of unique members where each member is dependent for survival on the function of a heteroulogous gene complementing a different essential host gene which has been inactivated by the insertion of a dominant selectable marker. These arrays provide screening platforms for agents that specifically target the activity of these heterologous genes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: Dean Dawson, John Swindle
  • Functional gene array in yeast
    Patent number: 6232074
    Abstract: This invention relates to functional gene arrays of yeast. Novel aspects include the individual yeast cells, methods for making the yeast and the arrays, the arrays and uses for the arrays. A diploid bearing special genetic properties has been constructed to facilitate cloning of heterologous genes capable of providing essential functions. A selection method, using this strain allows the identification haploid yeast strains dependent for life on heterologous essential genes. The arrays of these strains comprise a library of unique members where each member is dependent for survival on the function of a heterologous gene complementing a different essential host gene which has been inactivated by the insertion of a dominant selectable marker. These arrays provide screening platforms for agents that specifically target the activity of these heterologous genes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: CompleGen, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean Dawson, John Swindle