Patents by Inventor Donna T. Ward

Donna T. Ward 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: 20120316220
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for modulating gene expression in insects by administering a composition comprising an RNA effector molecule and a delivery agent. Methods are provided for controlling pest populations by inhibiting insect growth, development, survival, reproduction and/or viability. Also provided herein are methods for treating or preventing disease in an insect caused by a pathogen or by external factors (e.g., pollution, environment, stress, weather, etc.).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Donna T. Ward, Jason Rhodes
  • Publication number: 20110190370
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of HIF1? and/or HIF2?. The compositions comprise oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acid encoding HIF1? and HIF2?. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of HIF1? and/or HIF2? expression and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with expression of HIF1? and/or HIF2? are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Donna T. Ward, Kenneth W. Dobie, Eric G. Marcusson, Susan M. Freier
  • Patent number: 7709453
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the RNAi pathway. The compositions comprise oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acid molecules encoding EIF2C2. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of RNA interference as well as EIF2C2 expression and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with expression of EIF2C2 are provided. Also provided are compounds, compositions and methods for modulating the expression of DDX36. The compositions comprise oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acid encoding DDX36. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of DDX36 expression and for diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions associated with expression of DDX36 are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Donna T. Ward, Andrew T. Watt
  • Patent number: 7427470
    Abstract: Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of helicase-moi. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding helicase-moi. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of helicase-moi expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of helicase-moi are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Assignee: Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Donna T. Ward, Andrew T. Watt
  • Patent number: 7217572
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of HIF1? and/or HIF2?. The compositions comprise oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acid encoding HIF1? and HIF2?. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of HIF1? and/or HIF2? expression and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with expression of HIF1? and/or HIF2? are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Donna T. Ward, Kenneth W. Dobie, Eric G. Marcusson, Susan M. Freier
  • Patent number: 7144999
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of hypoxia-inducible factor 1 alpha. The compositions comprise oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acid encoding hypoxia-inducible factor 1 alpha. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of hypoxia-inducible factor 1 alpha expression and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with expression of hypoxia-inducible factor 1 alpha are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Donna T. Ward, Kenneth W. Dobie
  • Publication number: 20040224912
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of PAI-1 mRNA-binding protein. The compositions comprise oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acid encoding PAI-1 mRNA-binding protein. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of PAI-1 mRNA-binding protein expression and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with expression of PAI-1 mRNA-binding protein are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2003
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Applicant: Isis Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Dobie, Donna T. Ward
  • Publication number: 20040220393
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of HIF1&agr; and/or HIF2&agr;. The compositions comprise oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acid encoding HIF1&agr; and HIF2&agr;. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of HIF1&agr; and/or HIF2&agr; expression and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with expression of HIF1&agr; and/or HIF2&agr; are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Donna T. Ward, Kenneth W. Dobie, Eric G. Marcusson, Susan M. Freier
  • Publication number: 20040185479
    Abstract: The present invention provides modified oligomeric compounds for use in the RNA interference pathway of gene modulation. The modified oligomeric compounds are each prepared having a 5′-phosphate precursor which can be modulated to provide a 5′-phosphate group under selected conditions. In another embodiment of the invention the 5′-phosphate precursor is labile inside a target cell thereby providing an oligomeric compounds having a 5′-phosphate intercellularly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2004
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventors: Robert S. Andrews, Herb Boswell, Donna T. Ward
  • Publication number: 20040110151
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of sentrin-2. The compositions comprise oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acid encoding sentrin-2. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of sentrin-2 expression and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with expression of sentrin-2 are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2002
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Applicant: Isis Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Donna T. Ward, Kenneth W. Dobie
  • Publication number: 20040101848
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of Glucose transporter-4. The compositions comprise oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acid encoding Glucose transporter-4. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of Glucose transporter-4 expression and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with expression of Glucose transporter-4 are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2002
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Applicant: Isis Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Donna T. Ward, Alexander H. Borchers, Kenneth W. Dobie
  • Publication number: 20040101858
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of hypoxia-inducible factor 1 alpha. The compositions comprise oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acid encoding hypoxia-inducible factor 1 alpha. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of hypoxia-inducible factor 1 alpha expression and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with expression of hypoxia-inducible factor 1 alpha are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2002
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Applicant: Isis Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Donna T. Ward, Kenneth W. Dobie
  • Publication number: 20040101857
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of cytokine-inducible kinase. The compositions comprise oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acid encoding cytokine-inducible kinase. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of cytokine-inducible kinase expression and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with expression of cytokine-inducible kinase are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2002
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Applicant: Isis Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Donna T. Ward, Kenneth W. Dobie
  • Publication number: 20040033976
    Abstract: Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of MEKK3. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding MEKK3. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of MEKK3 expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of MEKK3 are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2003
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventors: Donna T. Ward, William A. Gaarde, Brett P. Monia, Jacqueline R. Wyatt
  • Publication number: 20040002467
    Abstract: Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of ADAM12. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding ADAM12. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of ADAM12 expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of ADAM12 are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2002
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Applicant: Isis Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Donna T. Ward, Kenneth W. Dobie
  • Publication number: 20030232771
    Abstract: Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of MARK3. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding MARK3. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of MARK3 expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of MARK3 are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Applicant: Isis Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Donna T. Ward, Susan M. Freier, Kenneth W. Dobie
  • Publication number: 20030225015
    Abstract: Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of Rb2/p130. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding Rb2/p130. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of Rb2/p130 expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of Rb2/p130 are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Applicant: Isis Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Donna T. Ward, Susan M. Freier
  • Publication number: 20030212018
    Abstract: Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of MEKK2. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding MEKK2. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of MEKK2 expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of MEKK2 are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventors: Brett P. Monia, William A. Gaarde, Donna T. Ward, Susan M. Freier, Jacqueline Wyatt
  • Publication number: 20030176380
    Abstract: Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of helicase-moi. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding helicase-moi. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of helicase-moi expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of helicase-moi are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Inventors: Donna T. Ward, Andrew T. Watt
  • Publication number: 20030171310
    Abstract: Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of RECQL. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding RECQL. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of RECQL expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of RECQL are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2001
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Applicant: Isis Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Donna T. Ward, Andrew T. Watt