Patents by Inventor Laurence Elias

Laurence Elias 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).

  • USE OF INHIBITORS OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE (BTK)
    Publication number: 20150031710
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for treating a cancer comprising: a. administering a Btk inhibitor to a subject sufficient to result in an increase or appearance in the blood of a subpopulation of lymphocytes defined by immunophenotyping; b. determining the expression profile of one or more biomarkers from one or more subpopulation of lymphocytes; and c. administering a second agent based on the determined expression profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: Pharmacyclics, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. BUGGY, Laurence Elias, Gwen Fyfe, Eric Hedrick, David J. Loury, Tarak D. Mody
  • USE OF INHIBITORS OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE (BTK)
    Publication number: 20150031711
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for treating a cancer comprising: a. administering a Btk inhibitor to a subject sufficient to result in an increase or appearance in the blood of a subpopulation of lymphocytes defined by immunophenotyping; b. determining the expression profile of one or more biomarkers from one or more subpopulation of lymphocytes; and c. administering a second agent based on the determined expression profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Joseph J. Buggy, Laurence Elias, Gwen Fyfe, Eric Hedrick, David J. Loury, Tarak D. Mody
  • Method for identification of sensitivity of a patient to telomerase inhibition therapy
    Patent number: 8877723
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for determining the susceptibility of cancer patients to developing adverse reactions if treated with a telomerase inhibitor drug by measurement of telomere length in appropriate cells of the patient prior to initiation of the telomerase inhibitor treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Geron Corporation
    Inventors: Calvin B. Harley, Laurence Elias, Jennifer Smith, Mark J. Ratain, Fabio Benedetti
  • USE OF INHIBITORS OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE (BTK)
    Publication number: 20140303191
    Abstract: Methods are provided for treating a hematologic cancer comprising administering an anticancer agent to a subject identified as having an increased mobilization of a subpopulation of lymphocytes from a malignancy following administration of an irreversible Btk inhibitor. Methods also are provided for identification of subjects for treatment and the analysis of cells mobilized from a hematologic malignancy following administration of an irreversible Btk inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventors: Joseph J. Buggy, Laurence Elias, Gwen Fyfe, Eric Hedrick, David J. Loury, Tarak D. Mody
  • USE OF INHIBITORS OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE (BTK)
    Publication number: 20140194446
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for treating a cancer comprising: a. administering a Btk inhibitor to a subject sufficient to result in an increase or appearance in the blood of a subpopulation of lymphocytes defined by immunophenotyping; b. determining the expression profile of one or more biomarkers from one or more subpopulation of lymphocytes; and c. administering a second agent based on the determined expression profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: Pharmacyclics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jospeh J. BUGGY, Laurence Elias, Gwen Fyfe, Eric Hedrick, David J. Loury, Tarak D. Mody
  • INHIBITORS OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE FOR THE TREATMENT OF SOLID TUMORS
    Publication number: 20140079690
    Abstract: Described herein are irreversible Btk inhibitor compounds, and methods for using such irreversible inhibitors in the treatment of diseases and disorders characterized by the presence or development of solid tumors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Pharmacyclics, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. BUGGY, Laurence ELIAS
  • USE OF INHIBITORS OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE (BTK)
    Publication number: 20130310402
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for treating a cancer comprising: a. administering a Btk inhibitor to a subject sufficient to result in an increase or appearance in the blood of a subpopulation of lymphocytes defined by immunophenotyping; b. determining the expression profile of one or more biomarkers from one or more subpopulation of lymphocytes; and c. administering a second agent based on the determined expression profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: PHARMACYCLICS, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Buggy, Laurence Elias, Gwen Fyfe, Eric Hedrick, David J. Loury, Tarak D. Mody
  • USE OF INHIBITORS OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE (BTK)
    Publication number: 20130273030
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for treating a cancer comprising: a. administering a Btk inhibitor to a subject sufficient to result in an increase or appearance in the blood of a subpopulation of lymphocytes defined by immunophenotyping; b. determining the expression profile of one or more biomarkers from one or more subpopulation of lymphocytes; and c. administering a second agent based on the determined expression profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: Pharmacyclics, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Buggy, Laurence Elias, Gwen Fyfe, Eric Hedrick, David J. Loury, Tarak D. Mody
  • USE OF INHIBITORS OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE (BTK)
    Publication number: 20130202611
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for treating a cancer comprising: a. administering a Btk inhibitor to a subject sufficient to result in an increase or appearance in the blood of a subpopulation of lymphocytes defined by immunophenotyping; b. determining the expression profile of one or more biomarkers from one or more subpopulation of lymphocytes; and c. administering a second agent based on the determined expression profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2013
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: Pharmacyclics, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Buggy, Laurence Elias, Gwen Fyfe, Eric Hedrick, David J. Loury, Tarak D. Mody
  • USE OF INHIBITORS OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE (BTK)
    Publication number: 20130195852
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for treating a cancer comprising: a. administering a Btk inhibitor to a subject sufficient to result in an increase or appearance in the blood of a subpopulation of lymphocytes defined by immunophenotyping; b. determining the expression profile of one or more biomarkers from one or more subpopulation of lymphocytes; and c. administering a second agent based on the determined expression profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: Pharmacyclics, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Buggy, Laurence Elias, Gwen Fyfe, Eric Hedrick, David J. Loury, Tarak D. Mody
  • USE OF INHIBITORS OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE (BTK)
    Publication number: 20120183535
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for treating a cancer comprising: a. administering a Btk inhibitor to a subject sufficient to result in an increase or appearance in the blood of a subpopulation of lymphocytes defined by immunophenotyping; b. determining the expression profile of one or more biomarkers from one or more subpopulation of lymphocytes; and c. administering a second agent based on the determined expression profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: Pharmacyclics, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Buggy, Laurence Elias, Gwen Fyfe, Eric Hedrick, David J. Loury, Tarak D. Mody
  • THE USE OF INHIBITORS OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE (BTK)
    Publication number: 20120100138
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for treating a cancer comprising: a. administering a Btk inhibitor to a subject sufficient to result in an increase or appearance in the blood of a subpopulation of lymphocytes defined by immunophenotyping; b. determining the expression profile of one or more biomarkers from one or more subpopulation of lymphocytes; and c. administering a second agent based on the determined expression profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: Pharmacyclics, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Buggy, Laurence Elias, Gwen Fyfe, Eric Hedrick, David J. Loury, Tarak D. Mody
  • USE OF INHIBITORS OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE (BTK)
    Publication number: 20120087915
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for treating a cancer comprising: a. administering a Btk inhibitor to a subject sufficient to result in an increase or appearance in the blood of a subpopulation of lymphocytes defined by immunophenotyping; b. determining the expression profile of one or more biomarkers from one or more subpopulation of lymphocytes; and c. administering a second agent based on the determined expression profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: Pharmacyclics, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Buggy, Laurence Elias, Gwen Fyfe, Eric Hedrick, David J. Loury, Tarak D. Mody
  • Method for Identification of Sensitivity of a Patient to Telomerase Inhibition Therapy
    Publication number: 20110263685
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for determining the susceptibility of cancer patients to developing adverse reactions if treated with a telomerase inhibitor drug by measurement of telomere length in appropriate cells of the patient prior to initiation of the telomerase inhibitor treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: Geron Corporation
    Inventors: Calvin B. Harley, Laurence Elias, Jennifer Smith, Mark J. Ratain, Fabio Benedetti
  • Methods for treating renal cell carcinoma
    Patent number: 8012465
    Abstract: Methods for treating renal cell carcinoma using low doses of IL-2 are disclosed. In particular, the invention relates to methods of treating metastatic renal cell carcinoma in patients who are renally impaired and/or intolerant of high dose IL-2 therapy. The therapeutic regimen described herein significantly inhibits tumor growth with reduced toxicity and adverse side effects compared to high dose IL-2 therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Laurence Elias, Gary Witherell
  • Methods for treating renal cell carcinoma
    Publication number: 20100316595
    Abstract: Methods for treating renal cell carcinoma using low doses of IL-2 are disclosed. In particular, the invention relates to methods of treating metastatic renal cell carcinoma in patients who are renally impaired and/or intolerant of high dose IL-2 therapy. The therapeutic regimen described herein significantly inhibits tumor growth with reduced toxicity and adverse side effects compared to high dose IL-2 therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2009
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: Chiron Corporation
    Inventors: Laurence Elias, Gary W. Witherell
  • Methods for treating renal cell carcinoma
    Publication number: 20070014765
    Abstract: Methods for treating renal cell carcinoma using low doses of IL-2 are disclosed. In particular, the invention relates to methods of treating metastatic renal cell carcinoma in patients who are renally impaired and/or intolerant of high dose IL-2 therapy. The therapeutic regimen described herein significantly inhibits tumor growth with reduced toxicity and adverse side effects compared to high dose IL-2 therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2006
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Applicant: Chiron Corporation
    Inventors: Laurence Elias, Gary Witherell