Patents by Inventor Johanna M. Seddon

Johanna M. Seddon 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: 20160102353
    Abstract: The present invention provides for certain polynucleotide sequences that have been correlated to AMD. These polynucleotides are useful as diagnostics, and are preferably used to fabricate an array, useful for screening patient samples. The array is used as part of a laboratory information management system, to store and process additional patient information in addition to the patient's genomic profile. As described herein, the system provides an assessment of the patient's risk for developing AMD, risk for disease progression, and the likelihood of disease prevention based on patient controllable factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Johanna M. Seddon, Mark J. Daly
  • Publication number: 20140342919
    Abstract: Methods are provided for determining a risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), including a risk of a subject developing AMD or a risk of a subject progressing to an advanced form of AMD based on the detection of rare variants in C3, C9, and CFI.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventor: Johanna M. Seddon
  • Publication number: 20140309125
    Abstract: Described herein are compositions, kits and methods for diagnosing and tracking the progression of AMD in a subject by detecting the presence or absence of particular lipid metabolism markers associated with AMD. Predictive computer models of disease risk are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicants: THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION, TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
    Inventors: Johanna M. Seddon, Mark Daly
  • Publication number: 20140087960
    Abstract: Methods are provided of screening for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), including a risk of a subject devel - oping AMD or a risk of a subject progressing to an advanced fom of AMD. The methods can include analyzing a sample obtained from the subject for the presence of at least one single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) selected from the group consisting of rs4711751, rs6982567, rs1999930, rs13278062, rs1912795, rs2270637, rs12040406, rs1367068, rs1079982, rs1443179, rs7720497, and/or rs6 1800454.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Inventors: Johanna M. Seddon, Mark Daly
  • Publication number: 20130023440
    Abstract: The present invention provides for certain polynucleotide sequences that have been correlated to AMD. These polynucleotides are useful as diagnostics, and are preferably used to fabricate an array, useful for screening patient samples. The array is used as part of a laboratory information management system, to store and process additional patient information in addition to the patient's genomic profile. As described herein, the system provides an assessment of the patient's risk for developing AMD, risk for disease progression, and the likelihood of disease prevention based on patient controllable factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicants: THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION, TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
    Inventors: Johanna M. Seddon, Mark J. Daly
  • Publication number: 20120190578
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems and method for predicting risk of AMD or a susceptibility to AMD in a patient by detecting elevated serum or plasma levels of C3, CFB or CFH and other complement factor polypeptides, wherein devated levels certain complement factors, genetic risk factors, medical risk factors, behavioral and environmental risk factors are associated with are indicative of susceptibility for or an increased risk of developing AMD, or an increased risk of progression of AMD in the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicants: WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
    Inventors: Johanna M. Seddon, John Patterson Atkinson
  • Publication number: 20120046189
    Abstract: Described herein are compositions, kits and methods for diagnosing and tracking the progression of AMD in a subject by detecting the presence or absence of particular lipid metabolism markers associated with AMD. Predictive computer models of disease risk are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicants: THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION, TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
    Inventors: Johanna M. Seddon, Mark Daly
  • Publication number: 20110294682
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for diagnosing AMD or a susceptibility for AMD by identifying one or more markers associated with peripheral retinal phenotypes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2009
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicants: THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION, TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
    Inventors: Johanna M. Seddon, Mark J. Daly
  • Publication number: 20110177957
    Abstract: The present invention provides for certain polynucleotide sequences that have been correlated to AMD. These polynucleotides are useful as diagnostics, and are preferably used to fabricate an array, useful for screening patient samples. The array is used as part of a laboratory information management system, to store and process additional patient information in addition to the patient's genomic profile. As described herein, the system provides an assessment of the patient's risk for developing AMD, risk for disease progression, and the likelihood of disease prevention based on patient controllable factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: Tufts Medical Center, Inc., (f/k/a/ New England Medical Center Hospitals, Inc.)
    Inventors: Johanna M. Seddon, Mark Daly
  • Publication number: 20100330171
    Abstract: Nutritional supplements for eye health comprising: an anti-oxidant component; an anti-inflammatory component; and an anti-angiogenic component. The supplements inhibit development and progression of a range of retinal diseases and degenerations, particularly AMD and diabetic eye disease, diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema. The supplements include tocotrienol and green tea extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventors: Jeffrey P. Gilbard, Johanna M. Seddon
  • Publication number: 20090226547
    Abstract: Nutritional supplements for eye health comprising: an anti-oxidant component; an anti-inflammatory component; and an anti-angiogenic component. The supplements inhibit development and progression of a range of retinal diseases and degenerations, particularly AMD and diabetic eye disease, diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema. The supplements include tocotrienol and green tea extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2008
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventors: Jeffrey P. Gilbard, Johanna M. Seddon
  • Publication number: 20090111708
    Abstract: The present invention provides for certain polynucleotide sequences that have been correlated to AMD. These polynucleotides are useful as diagnostics, and are preferably used to fabricate an array, useful for screening patient samples. The array is used as part of a laboratory information management system, to store and process additional patient information in addition to the patient's genomic profile. As described herein, the system provides an assessment of the patient's risk for developing AMD, risk for disease progression, and the likelihood of disease prevention based on patient controllable factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventors: Johanna M. Seddon, Mark J. Daly