Patents by Inventor Denise A. Figlewicz

Denise A. Figlewicz 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).

  • Genetic polymorphisms which are associated with autism spectrum Disorders
    Publication number: 20020155450
    Abstract: A method is provided for screening subjects for genetic markers associated with autism. The method involves isolating a biological sample from a mammal and then testing for the presence of a mutated gene or a product thereof which is associated with autism. Also disclosed are isolated nucleic acids encoding HoxA1 and HoxB1, both of which have a polymorphism that is associated with autism spectrum disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2001
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Inventors: Patricia M. Rodier, Jennifer L. Ingram, Denise A. Figlewicz, Susan L. Hyman, Christopher J. Stodgell
  • Genetic polymorphisms which are associated with autism spectrum disorders
    Patent number: 6228582
    Abstract: A method is provided for screening subjects for genetic markers associated with autism. The method involves isolating a biological sample from a mammal and then testing for the presence of a mutated gene or a product thereof which is associated with autism. Also disclosed are isolated nucleic acids encoding HoxA1 and HoxB1, both of which have a polymorphism that is associated with autism spectrum disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: University of Rochester
    Inventors: Patricia M Rodier, Jennifer L. Ingram, Denise A. Figlewicz, Susan L. Hyman, Christopher J. Stodgell