Patents by Inventor Ulrich H. von Andrian

Ulrich H. von Andrian 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: 20230414629
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of treating cancer in a subject in need thereof comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a MALT-1 inhibitor to the subject; optionally in combination with a checkpoint inhibitor, wherein the MALT-1 inhibitor is administered at a continuous daily dose over a treatment cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Peter Keller, Yun Gao, Ulrich H. Von Andrian, Thorsten R. Mempel
  • Publication number: 20230235077
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of treating cancer in a subject in need thereof comprising administering a checkpoint inhibitor to the subject, and administering a MALT-1 inhibitor according to an intermittent dosage regimen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Applicants: THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION, MONOPTEROS THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Thorsten R. MEMPEL, Mauro DI PILATO, Ulrich H. VON ANDRIAN, Peter KELLER
  • Patent number: 11547667
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and systems for delivery of nanocarriers to cells of the immune system. The invention provides vaccine nanocarriers capable of stimulating an immune response in T cells and/or in B cells, in some embodiments, comprising at least one immunomodulatory agent, and optionally comprising at least one targeting moiety and optionally at least one immunostimulatory agent. The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising inventive vaccine nanocarriers. The present invention provides methods of designing, manufacturing, and using inventive vaccine nanocarriers and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The invention provides methods of prophylaxis and/or treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions comprising administering at least one inventive vaccine nanocarrier to a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignees: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, THE BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL, INC., PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE, THE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ulrich H. von Andrian, Omid C. Farokhzad, Robert S. Langer, Tobias Junt, Elliott Ashley Moseman, Liangfang Zhang, Pamela Basto, Matteo Iannacone, Frank Alexis
  • Publication number: 20220064584
    Abstract: A method and device for preferentially delivering a compound such as an antigen to the cytosol of an immune cell. The method comprises passing a cell suspension comprising the target immune cell through a microfluidic device and contacting the suspension with the compound(s) or payload to be delivered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicants: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Armon R. Sharei, Shirley Mao, George Hartoularos, Sophia Liu, Megan Heimann, Pamela Basto, Gregory Szeto, Siddharth Jhunjhunwala, Darrell J. Irvine, Robert S. Langer, Klavs F. Jensen, Ulrich H. Von Andrian
  • Publication number: 20210338709
    Abstract: Some aspects of this disclosure provide modified mRNA (modRNA) encoding retinaldehyde dehydrogenase (RALDH) enzyme, in addition to methods of synthesis, administration, use, and treatment. In some embodiments, the modRNA may be used in a vaccine to treat infections (e.g., mucosal infections) and/or cancers (e.g., mucosal cancers).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Applicant: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Ulrich H. Von Andrian, Bruno Raposo
  • Patent number: 11111472
    Abstract: A method and device for preferentially delivering a compound such as an antigen to the cytosol of an immune cell. The method comprises passing a cell suspension comprising the target immune cell through a microfluidic device and contacting the suspension with the compound(s) or payload to be delivered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Armon R. Sharei, Shirley Mao, George Hartoularos, Sophia Liu, Megan Heimann, Pamela Basto, Gregory Szeto, Siddharth Jhunjhunwala, Darrell Irvine, Robert S. Langer, Klavs F. Jensen, Ulrich H. Von Andrian
  • Publication number: 20210118522
    Abstract: The present invention discloses novel methods, uses thereof, and compositions for modulating immune responses and homeostasis in a lymph node (LN). Moreover, structural and molecular characteristics of LN-innervating sensory neurons are provided. The present invention also discloses the target cells for LN-innervating sensory neurons in LN and molecular profiles of these target cells. These molecular characteristics provide therapeutic targets for modulating immune response and immune homeostasis in LN in an animal or a human.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventors: Carly G.K. Ziegler, Siyi Huang, Ulrich H. von Andrian, Alexander K. Shalek
  • Patent number: 10736848
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and systems for delivery of nanocarriers to cells of the immune system. The invention provides vaccine nanocarriers capable of stimulating an immune response in T cells and/or in B cells, in some embodiments, comprising at least one immunomodulatory agent, and optionally comprising at least one targeting moiety and optionally at least one immunostimulatory agent. The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising inventive vaccine nanocarriers. The present invention provides methods of designing, manufacturing, and using inventive vaccine nanocarriers and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The invention provides methods of prophylaxis and/or treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions comprising administering at least one inventive vaccine nanocarrier to a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., President and Fellows of Harvard College, The Children's Medical Center Corporation
    Inventors: Ulrich H. Von Andrian, Omid C. Farokhzad, Robert S. Langer, Tobias Junt, Elliott Ashley Moseman, Liangfang Zhang, Pamela Basto, Matteo Iannacone, Frank Alexis
  • Publication number: 20200054559
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and systems for delivery of nanocarriers to cells of the immune system. The invention provides vaccine nanocarriers capable of stimulating an immune response in T cells and/or in B cells, in some embodiments, comprising at least one immunomodulatory agent, and optionally comprising at least one targeting moiety and optionally at least one immunostimulatory agent. The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising inventive vaccine nanocarriers. The present invention provides methods of designing, manufacturing, and using inventive vaccine nanocarriers and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The invention provides methods of prophylaxis and/or treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions comprising administering at least one inventive vaccine nanocarrier to a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: Ulrich H. von Andrian, Omid C. Farokhzad, Robert S. Langer, Tobias Junt, Elliott Ashley Moseman, Liangfang Zhang, Pamela Basto, Matteo Iannacone, Frank Alexis
  • Patent number: 10307487
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are microvessel endothelial cell surface markers and methods, compositions, agents, and kits relating to those surface markers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignees: President and Fellows of Harvard College, The Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Inventors: Ulrich H. von Andrian, Aude Thiriot, Omid Farokhzad, Jinjun Shi
  • Patent number: 10206941
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are genes which are differentially expressed in venule endothelial cells (V-ECs) compared to non-venule endothelial cells (NV-ECs) and methods and compositions relating to those genes. Also disclosed herein are methods of modulating the venuleness of an endothelial cell or microvessel, methods of modulating leukocyte trafficking, methods of modulating inflammation, methods of targeting agents to tissues based on their ability to bind to surface markers expressed in a microvessel (e.g., venules and non-venules), methods of identifying the venuleness of endothelial cells or microvessels, methods of identifying agents that modulate the venuleness of endothelial cells or microvessels, methods of identifying agents that target microvessels, methods for treating diseases associated with leukocyte trafficking, methods for treating inflammatory diseases, and compositions and kits for use in the methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignees: President and Fellows of Harvard College, The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
    Inventors: Ulrich H. von Andrian, Aude Thiriot, Omid Farokhzad, Jinjun Shi
  • Patent number: 10188733
    Abstract: The present invention demonstrates that bisphosphonates have an intrinsic adjuvant activity and directly stimulate B cell antibody secretion. Accordingly, the present invention provides vaccines comprising a bisphosphonate, methods for stimulating an immune response, enhancing the immunogenicicty of an immunogen, and methods of treating an infection, an autoimmune disease, an allergy, and/or a cancer using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Ulrich H. von Andrian, Matteo Iannacone, Elena Tonti, Elliott Ashley Moseman
  • Publication number: 20180142198
    Abstract: A method and device for preferentially delivering a compound such as an antigen to the cytosol of an immune cell. The method comprises passing a cell suspension comprising the target immune cell through a microfluidic device and contacting the suspension with the compound(s) or payload to be delivered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Armon R. SHAREI, Shirley MAO, George HARTOULAROS, Sophia LIU, Megan HEIMANN, Pamela BASTO, Gregory SZETO, Siddarth JHUNJHUNWALA, Darrell IRVINE, Robert S. LANGER, Klavs F. JENSEN, Ulrich H. VON ANDRIAN
  • Patent number: 9539210
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and systems for delivery of nanocarriers to cells of the immune system. The invention provides vaccine nanocarriers capable of stimulating an immune response in T cells and/or B cells, in some embodiments, comprising at least one immunomodulatory agent, and optionally comprising at last one targeting moiety and optionally at least one immunostimulatory agent. The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising inventive vaccine nanocarriers. The present invention provides methods of designing, manufacturing, and using inventive vaccine nanocarriers and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The invention provides methods of prophylaxis and/or treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions comprising administering at least one inventive vaccine nanocarrier to a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., President and Fellows of Harvard College, The Children's Medical Center Corporation
    Inventors: Ulrich H. von Andrian, Omid C. Farokhzad, Robert S. Langer, Tobias Junt, Elliott Ashley Moseman, Liangfang Zhang, Pamela Basto, Matteo Iannacone, Frank Alexis
  • Patent number: 9526702
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and systems for delivery of nanocarriers to cells of the immune system. The invention provides vaccine nanocarriers capable of stimulating an immune response in T cells and/or B cells, in some embodiments, comprising at least one immunomodulatory agent, and optionally comprising at last one targeting moiety and optionally at least one immunostimulatory agent. The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising inventive vaccine nanocarriers. The present invention provides methods of designing, manufacturing, and using inventive vaccine nanocarriers and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The invention provides methods of prophylaxis and/or treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions comprising administering at least one inventive vaccine nanocarrier to a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., President and Fellows of Harvard College, The Children's Medical Center Corporation
    Inventors: Ulrich H. von Andrian, Omid C. Farokhzad, Robert S. Langer, Tobias Junt, Elliott Ashley Moseman, Liangfang Zhang, Pamela Basto, Matteo Iannacone, Frank Alexis
  • Publication number: 20160354403
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are genes which are differentially expressed in venule endothelial cells (V-ECs) compared to non-venule endothelial cells (NV-ECs) and methods, compositions, kits, and agents relating to those genes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2014
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Ulrich H. von Andrian, Aude Thiriot, Omid Farokhzad, Jinjun Shi
  • Patent number: 9474717
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and systems for delivery of nanocarriers to cells of the immune system. The invention provides vaccine nanocarriers capable of stimulating an immune response in T cells and/or B cells, in some embodiments, comprising at least one immunomodulatory agent, and optionally comprising at last one targeting moiety and optionally at least one immunostimulatory agent. The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising inventive vaccine nanocarriers. The present invention provides methods of designing, manufacturing, and using inventive vaccine nanocarriers and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The invention provides methods of prophylaxis and/or treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions comprising administering at least one inventive vaccine nanocarrier to a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, The Children's Medical Center Corporation, President and Fellows of Harvard College, The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
    Inventors: Ulrich H. von Andrian, Omid C. Farokhzad, Robert S. Langer, Tobias Junt, Elliott Ashley Moseman, Liangfang Zhang, Pamela Basto, Matteo Iannacone, Frank Alexis
  • Patent number: 9308280
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and systems for delivery of nanocarriers to cells of the immune system. The invention provides nanocarriers capable of stimulating an immune response in T cells and/or in B cells. The invention provides nanocarriers that comprise an immunofeature surface. The nanocarriers are capable of targeting antigen presenting cells when administered to a subject. The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising inventive nanocarriers. The present invention provides methods of designing, manufacturing, and using inventive nanocarriers and pharmaceutical compositions thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, President and Fellows of Harvard College, The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
    Inventors: Jinjun Shi, Frank Alexis, Matteo Iannacone, Elliott Ashley Moseman, Pamela Basto, Robert S. Langer, Omid C. Farokhzad, Ulrich H. von Andrian, Elena Tonti
  • Publication number: 20140037736
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and systems for delivery of nanocarriers to cells of the immune system. The invention provides nanocarriers capable of stimulating an immune response in T cells and/or in B cells. The invention provides nanocarriers that comprise an immunofeature surface. The nanocarriers are capable of targeting antigen presenting cells when administered to a subject. The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising inventive nanocarriers. The present invention provides methods of designing, manufacturing, and using inventive nanocarriers and pharmaceutical compositions thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicants: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, President and Fellows of Harvard College, The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
    Inventors: Jinjun Shi, Frank Alexis, Matteo Iannacone, Elliott Ashley Moseman, Pamela Basto, Robert S. Langer, Omid C. Farokhzad, Ulrich H. von Andrian, Elena Tonti
  • Publication number: 20130309270
    Abstract: The present invention demonstrates that bisphosphonates have an intrinsic adjuvant activity and directly stimulate B cell antibody secretion. Accordingly, the present invention provides vaccines comprising a bisphosphonate, methods for stimulating an immune response, enhancing the immunogenicicty of an immunogen, and methods of treating an infection, an autoimmune disease, an allergy, and/or a cancer using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE
    Inventors: Ulrich H. von Andrian, Matteo Iannacone, Elena Tonti, Elliott Ashley Moseman