Patents by Inventor Robin Steigerwald

Robin Steigerwald 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).

  • Patent number: 11918639
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions, vaccines and methods for inducing protective immunity against filovirus infection, particularly protective immunity against infection of one or more subtypes of Ebola viruses and Marburg virus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignees: Bavarian Nordic A/S, Janssen Vaccines & Prevention B.V., The United States of America, as represented by The Secretary, Department of Health and Human Service
    Inventors: Ariane Volkmann, Robin Steigerwald, Ulrike Dirmeier, Maria Grazia Pau, Benoit Christophe Stephan Callendret, Lucy A. Ward
  • Publication number: 20230233670
    Abstract: The invention relates to a recombinant Modified Vaccinia Virus Ankara (MVA) encoding a spike (S) protein or a part thereof, such as a receptor-binding domain (RBD), and additional antigenic sequences derived from other proteins of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent of coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Applicant: Bavarian Nordic A/S
    Inventors: Jürgen Hausmann, Robin Steigerwald, Matthias Habjan, José Medina Echeverz, Stephan Rambichler
  • Patent number: 11571471
    Abstract: The present invention relates to recombinant modified vaccinia virus Ankara (MVA) and to methods of using the same. In particular, the invention relates to recombinant MVA comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding for a structural protein of an equine encephalitis virus (EEV) excluding encoding for a capsid protein of the EEV, a composition in particular a pharmaceutical composition, a vaccine or kit comprising the recombinant MVA, uses and methods thereof e.g., suitable for treating and/or preventing a western, Venezuelan, and/or eastern equine encephalitis virus caused disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Bavarian Nordic A/S
    Inventors: Robin Steigerwald, Markus Kalla
  • Patent number: 11338030
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved filovirus vaccine comprising a recombinant modified vaccinia virus Ankara-based (MVA-based) vaccine against filovirus infection and to related products, methods and uses. Specifically, the present invention relates to genetically engineered (recombinant) MVA and FPV vectors comprising at least one heterologous nucleotide sequence encoding an antigenic determinant of a Marburg virus (MARV) or Ebola virus glycoprotein. Specifically, the invention relates to recombinant MVA comprising Ebola virus glycoprotein and virion protein 40. The invention also relates to products, methods and uses thereof as well as prime/boost regimens of MVA and genetically engineered (recombinant) FPV, e.g., suitable to induce a protective immune response in a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Bavarian Nordic A/S
    Inventors: Ariane Volkmann, Robin Steigerwald, Hubertus Hochrein, Ulrike Dirmeier, Henning Lauterbach, Jürgen Hausmann
  • Publication number: 20220088170
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions, vaccines and methods for inducing protective immunity against filovirus infection, particularly protective immunity against infection of one or more subtypes of Ebola viruses and Marburg virus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Ariane VOLKMANN, Robin STEIGERWALD, Ulrike DIRMEIER, Maria Grazia PAU, Benoit Christophe Stephan CALLENDRET, Lucy A. WARD
  • Patent number: 11225673
    Abstract: The invention relates to vectors comprising two or more homologous nucleotide sequences and methods for generating them. The invention concerns substituting bases in the homologous nucleotide sequences with different bases that do not alter the encoded amino acid sequence. The invention allows for the reduction of intramolecular recombination between homologous nucleotide sequences, in particular in mammalian cells. The invention further relates to nucleotide sequences containing substituted bases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: Bavarian Nordic A/S
    Inventor: Robin Steigerwald
  • Publication number: 20210393766
    Abstract: The present invention relates to modified poxviral vectors and to methods of making and using the same. In particular, the invention relates to recombinant modified vaccinia virus Ankara-based (MVA-based) vaccine against FMDV infection and to related products, methods and uses. Specifically, the present invention relates to genetically engineered (recombinant) MVA vectors comprising at least one heterologous nucleotide sequence encoding an antigenic determinant of a FMDV protein. The invention also relates to products, methods and uses thereof, e.g., suitable to induce a protective immune response in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicant: Bavarian Nordic A/S
    Inventors: Robin Steigerwald, Markus Kalla
  • Patent number: 11173201
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions, vaccines and methods for inducing protective immunity against filovirus infection, particularly protective immunity against infection of one or more subtypes of Ebola viruses and Marburg virus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignees: Bavarian Nordic A/S, Janssen Vaccines & Prevention B.V., The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Ariane Volkmann, Robin Steigerwald, Ulrike Dirmeier, Maria Grazia Pau, Benoit Christophe Stephan Callendret, Lucy A. Ward
  • Patent number: 11103570
    Abstract: The present invention relates to modified poxviral vectors and to methods of making and using the same. In particular, the invention relates to recombinant modified vaccinia virus Ankara-based (MVA-based) vaccine against FMDV infection and to related products, methods and uses. Specifically, the present invention relates to genetically engineered (recombinant) MVA vectors comprising at least one heterologous nucleotide sequence encoding an antigenic determinant of a FMDV protein. The invention also relates to products, methods and uses thereof, e.g., suitable to induce a protective immune response in a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Bavarian Nordic A/S
    Inventors: Robin Steigerwald, Markus Kalla
  • Publication number: 20210205439
    Abstract: The present invention relates to recombinant modified vaccinia virus Ankara (MVA) and to methods of using the same. In particular, the invention relates to recombinant MVA comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding for a structural protein of an equine encephalitis virus (EEV) excluding encoding for a capsid protein of the EEV, a composition in particular a pharmaceutical composition, a vaccine or kit comprising the recombinant MVA, uses and methods thereof e.g., suitable for treating and/or preventing a western, Venezuelan, and/or eastern equine encephalitis virus caused disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Applicant: Bavarian Nordic A/S
    Inventors: Robin Steigerwald, Markus Kalla
  • Publication number: 20210196814
    Abstract: Provided herein are recombinant modified vaccinia virus Ankara (MVA) strains as improved vaccines against infection with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV virus) and to related products, methods and uses. Specifically, provided herein are genetically engineered recombinant MVA vectors comprising at least one nucleotide sequence encoding an antigenic determinant of an RSV membrane glycoprotein and at least one nucleotide sequence encoding an antigenic determinant of an RSV nucleocapsid protein. Also provided herein are products, methods and uses thereof, e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2021
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Applicant: Bavarian Nordic A/S
    Inventors: Cedric Cheminay, Robin Steigerwald, Paul Chaplin
  • Patent number: 11028130
    Abstract: The invention encompasses recombinant poxviruses, preferably modified Vaccinia Ankara (MVA) viruses, comprising a Pr13.5 promoter operably linked to a nucleotide sequence encoding an antigen and uses thereof. The invention is drawn to compositions and methods for the induction of strong CD8 T cell and antibody responses to a specific antigen(s) by administering one or more immunizations of the recombinant MVA to a mammal, preferably a human.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Bavarian Nordic A/S
    Inventors: Robin Steigerwald, Kay Brinkmann
  • Patent number: 10946089
    Abstract: Provided herein are recombinant modified vaccinia virus Ankara (MVA) strains as improved vaccines against infection with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV virus) and to related products, methods and uses. Specifically, provided herein are genetically engineered recombinant MVA vectors comprising at least one nucleotide sequence encoding an antigenic determinant of an RSV membrane glycoprotein and at least one nucleotide sequence encoding an antigenic determinant of an RSV nucleocapsid protein. Also provided herein are products, methods and uses thereof, e.g., suitable to affect an immune response in a subject, or suitable to diagnose an RSV infection, as well as to determine whether a subject is at risk of recurrent RSV infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Bavarian Nordic A/S
    Inventors: Cédric Cheminay, Robin Steigerwald, Paul Chaplin
  • Patent number: 10925956
    Abstract: Compositions, vaccines and methods using a combination of adenovirus vectors and MVA vectors for inducing protective immunity against a Marburg virus infection are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignees: Janssen Vaccines & Prevention B.V., Bavarian Nordic A/S
    Inventors: Benoit Christophe Stephan Callendret, Ramon Roozendaal, Jutta Sytske Hartkoorn-Pasma, Ariane Volkmann, Robin Steigerwald, Ulrike Dirmeier
  • Patent number: 10881725
    Abstract: The present invention relates to recombinant modified vaccinia virus Ankara (MVA) and to methods of using the same. In particular, the invention relates to recombinant MVA comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding for a structural protein of an equine encephalitis virus (EEV) excluding encoding for a capsid protein of the EEV, a composition in particular a pharmaceutical composition, a vaccine or kit comprising the recombinant MVA, uses and methods thereof e.g., suitable for treating and/or preventing a western, Venezuelan, and/or eastern equine encephalitis virus caused disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Bavarian Nordic A/S
    Inventors: Robin Steigerwald, Markus Kalla
  • Publication number: 20200268872
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved filovirus vaccine comprising a recombinant modified vaccinia virus Ankara-based (MVA-based) vaccine against filovirus infection and to related products, methods and uses. Specifically, the present invention relates to genetically engineered (recombinant) MVA and FPV vectors comprising at least one heterologous nucleotide sequence encoding an antigenic determinant of a Marburg virus (MARV) or Ebola virus glycoprotein. Specifically, the invention relates to recombinant MVA comprising Ebola virus glycoprotein and virion protein 40. The invention also relates to products, methods and uses thereof as well as prime/boost regimens of MVA and genetically engineered (recombinant) FPV, e.g., suitable to induce a protective immune response in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Applicant: Bavarian Nordic A/S
    Inventors: Ariane Volkmann, Robin Steigerwald, Hubertus Hochrein, Ulrike Dirmeier, Henning Lauterbach, Jürgen Hausmann
  • Publication number: 20200171142
    Abstract: Provided herein are recombinant modified vaccinia virus Ankara (MVA) strains as improved vaccines against infection with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV virus) and to related products, methods and uses. Specifically, provided herein are genetically engineered recombinant MVA vectors comprising at least one nucleotide sequence encoding an antigenic determinant of an RSV membrane glycoprotein and at least one nucleotide sequence encoding an antigenic determinant of an RSV nucleocapsid protein. Also provided herein are products, methods and uses thereof, e.g., suitable to affect an immune response in a subject, or suitable to diagnose an RSV infection, as well as to determine whether a subject is at risk of recurrent RSV infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Applicant: Bavarian Nordic A/S
    Inventors: Cédric Cheminay, Robin Steigerwald, Paul Chaplin
  • Patent number: 10653766
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions, uses, and methods for inducing an immune response against a vaccinia virus. The addition of an oil and water emulsion to MVA can vastly increase the B cell response and particularly neutralizing antibodies against vaccinia virus and encoded recombinant antigens. Thus, the addition of an oil and water emulsion to MVA can increase the protective immune response. The invention encompasses administering a dose of an MVA in an oil and water emulsion to an animal, especially a human.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Bavarian Nordic A/S
    Inventors: Cédric Cheminay, Robin Steigerwald, Ariane Volkmann
  • Patent number: 10576141
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved filovirus vaccine comprising a recombinant modified vaccinia virus Ankara-based (MVA-based) vaccine against filovirus infection and to related products, methods and uses. Specifically, the present invention relates to genetically engineered (recombinant) MVA and FPV vectors comprising at least one heterologous nucleotide sequence encoding an antigenic determinant of a Marburg virus (MARV) or Ebola virus glycoprotein. Specifically, the invention relates to recombinant MVA comprising Ebola virus glycoprotein and virion protein 40. The invention also relates to products, methods and uses thereof as well as prime/boost regimens of MVA and genetically engineered (recombinant) FPV, e.g., suitable to induce a protective immune response in a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Bavarian Nordic A/S
    Inventors: Ariane Volkmann, Robin Steigerwald, Hubertus Hochrein, Ulrike Dirmeier, Henning Lauterbach, Jürgen Hausmann Hausmann
  • Patent number: 10561722
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are described for generating an improved effective immune response against an immunogen in humans. The enhanced immune response, is obtained by using an MVA vector as a prime and an adenovirus vector as a boost and is characterized by a high level of antibody response specific to the immunogen, and an enhanced cellular immune response. The compositions and methods can be used to provide a protective immunity against a disease, such as an infection of one or more subtypes of Ebola and Marburg filoviruses, in humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignees: Bavarian Nordic A/S, Janssen Vaccines & Prevention B.V., The United States of America, as represented by The Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Ariane Volkmann, Robin Steigerwald, Ulrike Dirmeier, Benoit Christophe Stephan Callendret, Macaya Julie Douoguih, Lucy A. Ward