Patents by Inventor Nithya Ramnath

Nithya Ramnath 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).

  • Method for predicting susceptibility to radiation pneumonitis
    Patent number: 7998698
    Abstract: Provided is a method for determining whether an individual is likely to be susceptible to radiation pneumonitis from radiation therapy and for developing a treatment based on the determination of susceptibility. The method involves measuring SOD and GPX activity levels. A high SOD or low GPX activity, or a combination thereof, is indicative that the individual is likely to be susceptible to radiation pneumonitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Health Research Inc.
    Inventors: Young-Mee Park, Gary Y. Yang, Nithya Ramnath
  • Method for predicting susceptibility to radiation pneumonitis
    Publication number: 20080004243
    Abstract: Provided is a method for determining whether an individual is likely to be susceptible to radiation pneumonitis from radiation therapy and for developing a treatment based on the determination of susceptibility. The method involves measuring SOD and GPX activity levels. A high SOD or low GPX activity, or a combination thereof, is indicative that the individual is likely to be susceptible to radiation pneumonitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventors: Young-Mee Park, Gary Yang, Nithya Ramnath