Patents by Inventor Iris Ferber

Iris Ferber 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).

  • Using undifferentiated embryonic stem cells to control the immune system
    Publication number: 20050282272
    Abstract: This disclosure provides a system for minimizing the alloreactivity of tissue transplants. The patient is administered with undifferentiated embryonic stem cells or early progenitor cells. This induces a state of inflammatory quiescence or immune unresponsiveness, which in turn enhances engraftment of cells derived from the same stem cell line given for purposes of regenerative medicine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Applicants: The Robarts Research Institute, Geron Corporation
    Inventors: Mickie Bhatia, Joaquin Madrenas, Iris Ferber, Anish Majumdar