Patents by Inventor John Michael Thomson

John Michael Thomson 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).

  • Compositions and methods for cancer diagnosis and treatment
    Patent number: 8071559
    Abstract: The application relates to methods and compositions for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of tumors and cancers in mammals, for example, humans, utilizing the mir17-92 cluster. The application further relates to screening methods to identify compounds and reagents useful in cancer diagnosis, prevention, and therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignees: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, University of North Carolina
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hannon, Scott Hammond, Lin He, John Michael Thomson, Summer Goodson