Patents by Inventor Susan K. Nilsson

Susan K. Nilsson 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).

  • Methods for Stem Cell Expansion and Differentiation
    Publication number: 20080160610
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods, culture media, and apparatus to produce useful amounts of specific cell populations ex vivo by the modulation of Opn and/or an active Opn fragment. The present invention provides ex vivo expanded populations of HSC for use in transplantation therapy and in clinical and research activities, such as drug screening, toxicity testing, and other research activities. Also provided are methods, devices and culture media are provided to inhibit Opn binding to HISC to promote the increased production of more differentiated cell populations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2005
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicant: PETER MACCALLUM CANCER INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Susan K. Nilsson, David Norman Haylock, Paul John Simmons