Barbara Frewen

This inventor holds 17 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications, plus 4 CIPO patents and 3 EPO patents, primarily in Genomic Engineering. Top assignee: Zymergen Inc.. Active years: 2018-2023.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Barbara Frewen. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/barbara-frewen

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

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USPTO Granted Patents = 17 (Patent Applications = 3)

% Patents Active = 82.4

CIPO Patents = 4 (Patent Applications = 3)

EPO Patents = 3 (Patent Applications = 6)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 8.6

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 244(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

17 out of 57

Zymergen Inc.

patents

Years Active: 2018-2023

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Areas of Expertise:

Genomic Manufacturing

High-Throughput Platforms

Host Cell Improvement

Microbial Strain Design

Automated Systems

Nucleotide Sequences

Epistatic Effects

Large-Scale Production

17 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 11581064 - Device-agnostic system for planning and executing high-throughput genomic manufacturing operations (2023-02-14),

2. 11352621 - HTP genomic engineering platform (2022-06-07),

3. 11312951 - Systems and methods for host cell improvement utilizing epistatic effects (2022-04-26),

4. 11208649 - HTP genomic engineering platform (2021-12-28),

5. 11155808 - HTP genomic engineering platform (2021-10-26),

6. 11155807 - Automated system for HTP genomic engineering (2021-10-26),

7. 11151497 - Microbial strain design system and methods for improved large-scale production of engineered nucleotide sequences (2021-10-19),

8. 11085040 - Systems and methods for host cell improvement utilizing epistatic effects (2021-08-10),

9. 10968445 - HTP genomic engineering platform (2021-04-06),

10. 10883101 - Automated system for HTP genomic engineering (2021-01-05),

11. 10808243 - Microbial strain improvement by a HTP genomic engineering platform (2020-10-20),

12. 10745694 - Automated system for HTP genomic engineering (2020-08-18),

13. 10647980 - Microbial strain improvement by a HTP genomic engineering platform (2020-05-12),

14. 10457933 - Microbial strain improvement by a HTP genomic engineering platform (2019-10-29),

15. 10336998 - Microbial strain improvement by a HTP genomic engineering platform (2019-07-02),

Title: Barbara Frewen: Innovator in Genomic Manufacturing

Introduction

Barbara Frewen is a prominent inventor based in Alameda, California. She has made significant contributions to the field of genomic manufacturing, holding a total of 17 patents. Her work focuses on optimizing biological workflows and enhancing the efficiency of microbial production processes.

Latest Patents

Among her latest patents is a device-agnostic system for planning and executing high-throughput genomic manufacturing operations. This innovative system allows for the high-throughput production of modified microbes by optimizing directed build graph data structures that represent biological workflows. It enables the combination of otherwise unrelated workflows that share common biological reaction steps, processed by a genetic manufacturing facility to maximize operational efficiencies. Additionally, her HTP genomic engineering platform integrates molecular biology, automation, and advanced machine learning protocols. This platform utilizes a suite of HTP molecular tool sets to create genetic design libraries, which can be implemented across various microbial taxa.

Career Highlights

Barbara Frewen has established herself as a key figure in her field through her work at Zymergen Inc. Her innovative approaches have paved the way for advancements in microbial genomic engineering, making her a valuable asset to her company and the scientific community.

Collaborations

She has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Aaron Kimball and Erik Jedediah Dean, contributing to the development of groundbreaking technologies in genomic manufacturing.

Conclusion

Barbara Frewen's contributions to genomic manufacturing and her innovative patents highlight her role as a leading inventor in the field. Her work continues to influence advancements in microbial production processes and automation.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.