Patents by Inventor Rachel Meyers

Rachel Meyers 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: 20150337311
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for the prevention or treatment of RSV infection in a human. The methods include administering one or more doses of a composition comprising an siRNA. The dose can be formulated for topical or parenteral administration. Topical administration includes administration as a nasal spray, or by inhalation of respirable particles or droplets. The siRNA preferably comprises a sense strand and antisense strand with modified nucleotides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Rachel Meyers, Rene Alvarez, Geoff Cole, Sayda Elbashir
  • Patent number: 9127277
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for the prevention or treatment of RSV infection in a human. The methods include administering one or more doses of a composition comprising an siRNA. The dose can be formulated for topical or parenteral administration. Topical administration includes administration as a nasal spray, or by inhalation of respirable particles or droplets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Akshay Vaishnaw, Saraswathy V. Nochur, Sayda Elbashir, Muthiah Manoharan, Rachel Meyers
  • Publication number: 20150011612
    Abstract: The present invention is based on the in vivo demonstration that RSV can be inhibited through intranasal administration of iRNA agents as well as by parenteral administration of such agents. Further, it is shown that effective viral reduction can be achieved with more than one virus being treated concurrently. Based on these findings, the present invention provides general and specific compositions and methods that are useful in reducing RSV mRNA levels, RSV protein levels and viral titers in a subject, e.g., a mammal, such as a human. These findings can be applied to other respiratory viruses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventors: Rachel Meyers, Muthiah Manoharan
  • Publication number: 20140363469
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the generation of attenuated viruses or viral transcripts for the production of vaccines by incorporating microRNA binding sites within the viral target sequence of the pathogen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2013
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Rachel Meyers, Brian Bettencourt, Jamie Evan Wong, John M. Maraganore
  • Publication number: 20140323541
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for the prevention or treatment of RSV infection in a human. The methods include administering one or more doses of a composition comprising an siRNA. The dose can be formulated for topical or parenteral administration. Topical administration includes administration as a nasal spray, or by inhalation of respirable particles or droplets. The siRNA preferably comprises a sense strand and antisense strand with modified nucleotides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventors: Rachel Meyers, Rene Alvarez, Geoff Cole, Sayda Elbashir
  • Patent number: 8859750
    Abstract: The present invention is based on the in vivo demonstration that RSV can be inhibited through intranasal administration of iRNA agents as well as by parenteral administration of such agents. Further, it is shown that effective viral reduction can be achieved with more than one virus being treated concurrently. Based on these findings, the present invention provides general and specific compositions and methods that are useful in reducing RSV mRNA levels, RSV protein levels and viral titers in a subject, e.g., a mammal, such as a human. These findings can be applied to other respiratory viruses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Rachel Meyers, Muthiah Manoharan
  • Publication number: 20130165499
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for the prevention or treatment of RSV infection in a human. The methods include administering one or more doses of a composition comprising an siRNA. The dose can be formulated for topical or parenteral administration. Topical administration includes administration as a nasal spray, or by inhalation of respirable particles or droplets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Inventors: Akshay Vaishnaw, Saraswathy V. Nochur, Sayda Elbashir, Muthiah Manoharan, Rachel Meyers
  • Patent number: 8410073
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for the prevention or treatment of RSV infection in a human. The methods include administering one or more doses of a composition comprising an siRNA. The dose can be formulated for topical or parenteral administration. Topical administration includes administration as a nasal spray, or by inhalation of respirable particles or droplets. The siRNA comprises a sense strand of ALN-RSV01 and an antisense strand of ALN-RSV01.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Akshay Vaishnaw, Saraswathy V. Nochur, Sayda Elbashir, Muthiah Manoharan, Rachel Meyers
  • Publication number: 20130030037
    Abstract: The present invention is based on the in vivo demonstration that RSV can be inhibited through intranasal administration of iRNA agents as well as by parenteral administration of such agents. Further, it is shown that effective viral reduction can be achieved with more than one virus being treated concurrently. Based on these findings, the present invention provides general and specific compositions and methods that are useful in reducing RSV mRNA levels, RSV protein levels and viral titers in a subject, e.g., a mammal, such as a human. These findings can be applied to other respiratory viruses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventor: Rachel Meyers
  • Publication number: 20130005791
    Abstract: The present invention is based on the in vivo demonstration that RSV can be inhibited through intranasal administration of iRNA agents as well as by parenteral administration of such agents. Further, it is shown that effective viral reduction can be achieved with more than one virus being treated concurrently. Based on these findings, the present invention provides general and specific compositions and methods that are useful in reducing RSV mRNA levels, RSV protein levels and viral titers in a subject, e.g., a mammal, such as a human. These findings can be applied to other respiratory viruses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventors: Rachel Meyers, Muthiah Manoharan
  • Patent number: 8263572
    Abstract: The present invention is based on the in vivo demonstration that RSV can be inhibited through intranasal administration of iRNA agents as well as by parenteral administration of such agents. Further, it is shown that effective viral reduction can be achieved with more than one virus being treated concurrently. Based on these findings, the present invention provides general and specific compositions and methods that are useful in reducing RSV mRNA levels, RSV protein levels and viral titers in a subject, e.g., a mammal, such as a human. These findings can be applied to other respiratory viruses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Rachel Meyers
  • Publication number: 20120189555
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for the prevention or treatment of RSV infection in a human. The methods include administering one or more doses of a composition comprising an siRNA. The dose can be formulated for topical or parenteral administration. Topical administration includes administration as a nasal spray, or by inhalation of respirable particles or droplets. The siRNA comprises a sense strand of ALN-RSV01 and an antisense strand of ALN-RSV01.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Akshay Vaishnaw, Saraswathy V. Nochur, Sayda Elbashir, Muthiah Manoharan, Rachel Meyers
  • Patent number: 8227188
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for modulating the expression of influenza viral genes, and more particularly to the downregulation of influenza viral genes by chemically modified oligonucleotides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Antonin de Fougerolles, Tatiana Novobrantseva, Pamela Tan, Anke Geicke, Rachel Meyers
  • Publication number: 20110313023
    Abstract: The present invention is based on the in vivo demonstration that RSV can be inhibited through intranasal administration of iRNA agents as well as by parenteral administration of such agents. Further, it is shown that effective viral reduction can be achieved with more than one virus being treated concurrently. Based on these findings, the present invention provides general and specific compositions and methods that are useful in reducing RSV mRNA levels, RSV protein levels and viral titers in a subject, e.g., a mammal, such as a human. These findings can be applied to other respiratory viruses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventor: Rachel Meyers
  • Patent number: 7981869
    Abstract: The present invention is based on the in vivo demonstration that RSV can be inhibited through intranasal administration of iRNA agents as well as by parenteral administration of such agents. Further, it is shown that effective viral reduction can be achieved with more than one virus being treated concurrently. Based on these findings, the present invention provides general and specific compositions and methods that are useful in reducing RSV mRNA levels, RSV protein levels and viral titers in a subject, e.g., a mammal, such as a human. These findings can be applied to other respiratory viruses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Rachel Meyers
  • Publication number: 20110033859
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for modulating the expression of influenza viral genes, and more particularly to the downregulation of influenza viral genes by chemically modified oligonucleotides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Antonin de Fougerolles, Tatiana Novobrantseva, Pamela Tan, Anke Geick, Rachel Meyers
  • Publication number: 20100168205
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for the prevention or treatment of RSV infection in a human. The methods include administering one or more doses of a composition comprising an siRNA. The dose can be formulated for topical or parenteral administration. Topical administration includes administration as a nasal spray, or by inhalation of respirable particles or droplets. The siRNA preferably comprises a sense strand and antisense strand with modified nucleotides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Rachel Meyers, Rene Alvarez, Geoff Cole, Sayda Elbashir
  • Patent number: 7704711
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel kinase nucleic acid sequences and proteins. Also provided are vectors, host cells, and recombinant methods for making and using the novel molecules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Rachel Meyers, Rosana Kapeller-Libermann, Mark Williamson
  • Publication number: 20100092941
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated DHDR nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel DHDR-related dehydrogenase molecules. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing DHDR nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a DHDR gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated DHDR proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-DHDR antibodies. Diagnostic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Intellectual Property Group
    Inventors: Rachel Meyers, William James Cook, Mark Williamson, Laura A. Rudolph-Owen, Ruth Gimeno
  • Publication number: 20090238772
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for the prevention or treatment of RSV infection in a human. The methods include administering one or more doses of a composition comprising an siRNA. The dose can be formulated for topical or parenteral administration. Topical administration includes administration as a nasal spray, or by inhalation of respirable particles or droplets. The siRNA comprises a sense strand of ALN-RSV01 and an antisense strand of ALN-RSV01.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Akshay Vaishnaw, Saraswathy V. Nochur, Sayda Elbashir, Muthiah Manoharan, Rachel Meyers