Patents by Inventor Javier F. Torres-Roca

Javier F. Torres-Roca 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: 11549151
    Abstract: An example method of treating a subject having a tumor is described herein. The method can include determining a radiosensitivity index of the tumor, deriving a subject-specific variable based on the radiosensitivity index, and obtaining a genomic adjusted radiation dose effect value for the tumor. The radiosensitivity index can be assigned from expression levels of signature genes of a cell of the tumor. Additionally, the genomic adjusted radiation dose effect value can be predictive of tumor recurrence in the subject after treatment. The method can also include determining a radiation dose based on the subject-specific variable and the genomic adjusted radiation dose effect value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Scott, Javier F. Torres-Roca
  • Publication number: 20220343998
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for assessing radiosensitivity based on individual radiation immune sensitivity (iRIS) as a metic to predict radiation response based on its effect on the tumor-immune ecosystem (TIES).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2020
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Heiko ENDERLING, Javier F. TORRES-ROCA
  • Publication number: 20220002807
    Abstract: Disclosed is a gene expression panel that can predict radiation sensitivity (radiosensitivity) of a tumor in a subject. A method of predicting radiation sensitivity is provided that is based on cellular clonogenic survival after 2 Gy (SF2) for 48 cell lines. Gene expression is used as the basis of the prediction model. The radiosensitivity cell-based prediction model is validated using clinical patient data from rectal and esophagus cancer patients that received RT before surgery. The radiosensitivity genomic-based prediction model identifies patients with rectal cancer that may benefit from RT treatment by assigning higher values of SF2 to radio-resistant patients and lower values of SF2 to radio-sensitive patients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Florentino A. Rico, Grisselle Centeno, Ludwig Kuznia, Steven A. Eschrich, Javier F. Torres-Roca
  • Publication number: 20200308658
    Abstract: An example method of treating a subject having a tumor is described herein. The method can include determining a radiosensitivity index of the tumor, deriving a subject-specific variable based on the radiosensitivity index, and obtaining a genomic adjusted radiation dose effect value for the tumor. The radiosensitivity index can be assigned from expression levels of signature genes of a cell of the tumor. Additionally, the genomic adjusted radiation dose effect value can be predictive of tumor recurrence in the subject after treatment. The method can also include determining a radiation dose based on the subject-specific variable and the genomic adjusted radiation dose effect value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Jacob Scott, Javier F. Torres-Roca
  • Patent number: 10697023
    Abstract: An example method of treating a subject having a tumor is described herein. The method can include determining a radiosensitivity index of the tumor, deriving a subject-specific variable based on the radiosensitivity index, and obtaining a genomic adjusted radiation dose effect value for the tumor. The radiosensitivity index can be assigned from expression levels of signature genes of a cell of the tumor. Additionally, the genomic adjusted radiation dose effect value can be predictive of tumor recurrence in the subject after treatment. The method can also include determining a radiation dose based on the subject-specific variable and the genomic adjusted radiation dose effect value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: H. LEE MOFFITT CANCER CENTER AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC.
    Inventors: Jacob Scott, Javier F. Torres-Roca
  • Publication number: 20190367989
    Abstract: Disclosed is a gene expression panel that can predict radiation sensitivity (radiosensitivity) of a tumor in a subject. A method of predicting radiation sensitivity is provided that is based on cellular clonogenic survival after 2 Gy (SF2) for 48 cell lines. Gene expression is used as the basis of the prediction model. The radiosensitivity cell-based prediction model is validated using clinical patient data from rectal and esophagus cancer patients that received RT before surgery. The radiosensitivity genomic-based prediction model identifies patients with rectal cancer that may benefit from RT treatment by assigning higher values of SF2 to radio-resistant patients and lower values of SF2 to radio-sensitive patients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Florentino A. Rico, Grisselle Centeno, Ludwig Kuznia, Steven A. Eschrich, Javier F. Torres-Roca
  • Publication number: 20180148791
    Abstract: An example method of treating a subject having a tumor is described herein. The method can include determining a radiosensitivity index of the tumor, deriving a subject-specific variable based on the radiosensitivity index, and obtaining a genomic adjusted radiation dose effect value for the tumor. The radiosensitivity index can be assigned from expression levels of signature genes of a cell of the tumor. Additionally, the genomic adjusted radiation dose effect value can be predictive of tumor recurrence in the subject after treatment. The method can also include determining a radiation dose based on the subject-specific variable and the genomic adjusted radiation dose effect value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2016
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventors: Jacob Scott, Javier F. Torres-Roca
  • Patent number: 9846762
    Abstract: Described are mathematical models and method, e.g., computer-implemented methods, for predicting tumor sensitivity to radiation therapy, which can be used, e.g., for selecting a treatment for a subject who has a tumor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: University of South Florida
    Inventors: Javier F. Torres-Roca, Steven Eschrich
  • Publication number: 20170283873
    Abstract: Disclosed is a gene expression panel that can predict radiation sensitivity (radiosensitivity) of a tumor in a subject. A method of predicting radiation sensitivity is provided that is based on cellular clonogenic survival after 2 Gy (SF2) for 48 cell lines. Gene expression is used as the basis of the prediction model. The radiosensitivity cell-based prediction model is validated using clinical patient data from rectal and esophagus cancer patients that received RT before surgery. The radiosensitivity genomic-based pre-diction model identifies patients with rectal cancer that may benefit from RT treatment by assigning higher values of SF2 to radio-resistant patients and lower values of SF2 to radio-sensitive patients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Florentino A. RICO, Grisselle CENTENO, Ludwig KUZNIA, Steven A. ESCHRICH, Javier F. TORRES-ROCA
  • Publication number: 20140336945
    Abstract: Described are mathematical models and method, e.g., computer-implemented methods, for predicting tumor sensitivity to radiation therapy, which can be used, e.g., for selecting a treatment for a subject who has a tumor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventors: Javier F. Torres-Roca, Steven Eschrich
  • Patent number: 8660801
    Abstract: Described are mathematical models and method, e.g., computer-implemented methods, for predicting tumor sensitivity to radiation therapy, which can be used, e.g., for selecting a treatment for a subject who has a tumor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: University of South Florida
    Inventors: Javier F. Torres-Roca, Steven Eschrich
  • Patent number: 8655598
    Abstract: This invention is a model that simulates the complexity of biological signaling in a cell in response to radiation therapy. Using gene expression profiles and radiation survival assays in an algorithm, a systems model was generated of the radiosensitivity network. The network consists of ten highly interconnected genetic hubs with significant signal redundancy. The model was validated with in vitro tests perturbing network components, correctly predicting radiation sensitivity ? times. The model's clinical relevance was shown by linking clinical radiosensitivity targets to the model network. Clinical applications were confirmed by testing model predictions against clinical response to preoperative radiochemotherapy in patients with rectal or esophageal cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignees: University of South Florida, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Javier F. Torres-Roca, Steven Eschrich
  • Publication number: 20130344169
    Abstract: Described are mathematical models and method, e.g., computer-implemented methods, for predicting tumor sensitivity to radiation therapy, which can be used, e.g., for selecting a treatment for a subject who has a tumor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: University of South Florida
    Inventors: Javier F. Torres-Roca, Steven Eschrich
  • Publication number: 20120053911
    Abstract: Described are mathematical models and method, e.g., computer-implemented methods, for predicting tumor sensitivity to radiation therapy, which can be used, e.g., for selecting a treatment for a subject who has a tumor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
    Inventors: Javier F. Torres-Roca, Steven Eschrich
  • Publication number: 20120041908
    Abstract: This invention is a model that simulates the complexity of biological signaling in a cell in response to radiation therapy. Using gene expression profiles and radiation survival assays in an algorithm, a systems model was generated of the radiosensitivity network. The network consists of ten highly interconnected genetic hubs with significant signal redundancy. The model was validated with in vitro tests perturbing network components, correctly predicting radiation sensitivity 2/3 times. The model's clinical relevance was shown by linking clinical radiosensitivity targets to the model network. Clinical applications were confirmed by testing model predictions against clinical response to preoperative radiochemotherapy in patients with rectal or esophageal cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: Javier F. Torres-Roca, Steven Eschrich
  • Patent number: 7879545
    Abstract: A classifier to predict cellular radiation sensitivity based on gene expression profiles in thirty-five cell lines from the NCI panel of 60 cancer cell lines (NCI-60), using a novel approach to predictive gene analysis. Three novel genes are provided, retinoblastoma binding protein 4 (RbAp48), G-protein signaling regulator 19 (RGS19) and ribose-5-phosphate isomerase A (R5PIA) whose expression values were correlated with radiation sensitivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignees: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Inc., University of South Florida
    Inventors: Javier F. Torres-Roca, Timothy Yeatman, Steven Eschrich
  • Publication number: 20100247427
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of enhancing the radiation response of a cell expressing activated Stat1, Stat3, or Stat5. Methods for synergistically affecting a cell expressing activated Stat1, Stat3, or Stat5 are also described. The described methods may also be used to synergistically affect or enhance the radiation response of a cell in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: University of South Florida
    Inventors: Javier F. Torres-Roca, Douglas P. Calvin, Madhavi Sekharam, Hua E. Yu, Richard Jove
  • Publication number: 20090076734
    Abstract: Described are mathematical models and method, e.g., computer-implemented methods, for predicting tumor sensitivity to radiation therapy, which can be used, e.g., for selecting a treatment for a subject who has a tumor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Javier F. Torres-Roca, Steven Eschrich
  • Publication number: 20080234946
    Abstract: This invention is a model that simulates the complexity of biological signaling in a cell in response to radiation therapy. Using gene expression profiles and radiation survival assays in an algorithm, a systems model was generated of the radiosensitivity network. The network consists of ten highly interconnected genetic hubs with significant signal redundancy. The model was validated with in vitro tests perturbing network components, correctly predicting radiation sensitivity 2/3 times. The model's clinical relevance was shown by linking clinical radiosensitivity targets to the model network. Clinical applications were confirmed by testing model predictions against clinical response to preoperative radiochemotherapy in patients with rectal or esophageal cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicants: University of South Florida, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Javier F. Torres-Roca, Steven Eschrich