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La Jolla, CA, United States of America

Ajit Varki

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents and 13 published patent applications and 3 EPO patents. Top assignees: University of California, Siamab Therapeutics, Inc.. Active years: 1995-2024.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Ajit Varki. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/ajit-varki

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 11 

% Patents Active = 63.6

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.2

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 73(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Del Mar, CA (US) (1995 - 2004)
  • La Jolla, CA (US) (2010 - 2016)
  • San Diego, CA (US) (2021)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 16,035 
 
University of California
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 4 
 
Siamab Therapeutics, Inc.
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1995-2024

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11 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12162901 - N-acetylated sialic acids and related sialosides (2024-12-10),
2. 11161868 - N-acetylated sialic acids and related sialosides (2021-11-02),
3. 9423401 - Compositions and methods for detecting cancer (2016-08-23),
4. 8828652 - Elimination of N-glycolylneuraminic acid from animal products for human use (2014-09-09),
5. 8541231 - Elimination of N-glycolylneuraminic acid from animal products for human use (2013-09-24),
6. 8232448 - Transgenic mouse with a homozygous mutation in the CMAH gene (2012-07-31),
7. 8084219 - Methods for detecting and analyzing N-glycolylneuraminic acid (Neu5Gc) in biological materials (2011-12-27),
8. 7682794 - Methods for detecting and analyzing N-glycolylneuraminic acid (Neu5Gc) in biological materials (2010-03-23),
9. 6787365 - Inhibition of L-selectin and P-selectin mediated binding using heparin (2004-09-07),
10. 6596705 - Inhibition of L-selectin and P-selection mediated binding using heparin (2003-07-22),
11. 5449781 - Fluorescent or UV vizualizable tagging agents for oligosaccharides (1995-09-12),

Title: Ajit Varki: Innovator in Sialic Acid Research

Introduction

Ajit Varki is a prominent inventor based in La Jolla, California. He has made significant contributions to the field of biochemistry, particularly in the study of sialic acids. With a total of 11 patents to his name, Varki's work has advanced our understanding of these important biomolecules.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, Varki has developed N-acetyl derivatives of sialic acids, including N-acetyl derivatives of Neu5Ac and Neu5Gc. These inventions provide methods for preparing related precursors and a variety of sialosides. His innovative approaches in this area have the potential to impact various applications in medicine and biotechnology.

Career Highlights

Ajit Varki has held positions at notable institutions, including the University of California and Siamab Therapeutics, Inc. His work at these organizations has allowed him to collaborate with other leading scientists and contribute to groundbreaking research.

Collaborations

Some of his notable coworkers include Anna Maria Hedlund and Dzung Nguyen. Their collaborative efforts have further enriched the research landscape in which Varki operates.

Conclusion

Ajit Varki's contributions to the field of sialic acid research exemplify the impact of innovative thinking in science. His patents and collaborations continue to pave the way for advancements in biochemistry and related fields.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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