Patents by Inventor Ward A. Ortmann

Ward A. Ortmann 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 AND COMPOSITIONS FOR IDENTIFYING AND TREATING LUPUS
    Publication number: 20110046094
    Abstract: A unique set of genetic variations associated with lupus are provided. Also provided are methods for detecting such genetic variations and for assessing risk of developing lupus as well as for diagnosing and treating lupus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2008
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: Timothy W. Behrens, Geoffrey Hom, Ward A. Ortmann, Robert R. Graham
  • METHODS FOR TREATING, DIAGNOSING, AND MONITORING LUPUS
    Publication number: 20100099101
    Abstract: Methods of identifying, diagnosing, and prognosing lupus, including certain subphenotypes of lupus, are provided, as well as methods of treating lupus, including certain subpopulations of patients. Also provided are methods for identifying effective lupus therapeutic agents and predicting responsiveness to lupus therapeutic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy W. Behrens, Robert R. Graham, Geoffrey Hom, Ward A. Ortmann