Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1998
Title: Innovations by Elizabeth R Billyard
Introduction
Elizabeth R Billyard is a prominent inventor based in San Diego, CA. She has made significant contributions to the field of nucleic acid amplification, holding a total of 3 patents. Her work has advanced the methodologies used in genetic testing and analysis.
Latest Patents
One of her latest patents is titled "Methods of enhancing nucleic acid amplification." This invention describes a method for amplifying a nucleic acid strand in a test sample. The method involves contacting the nucleic acid strand with at least three oligonucleotide primers simultaneously. Among these primers, at least one is a promoter-primer, while others are complementary to the nucleic acid strand and its complementary strand. The process also includes the use of proteins with RNA-directed and/or DNA-directed DNA polymerase activities, RNA polymerase activity, and RNAse H activity under primer-extension conditions, allowing for amplification at a constant temperature.
Another notable patent is "Methods for determining pre-amplification levels of a nucleic acid." This invention outlines methods and kits that relate the initial amounts of target nucleic acids in a sample to target-specific amplification products. It highlights the transcription-mediated amplification system's capability to produce a quantitative relationship between target input and output. The invention also emphasizes methods for controlling this relationship, resulting in a high degree of reproducibility.
Career Highlights
Elizabeth R Billyard is currently employed at Gen-Probe, Inc., where she continues to innovate in the field of molecular diagnostics. Her work has been instrumental in developing technologies that enhance the accuracy and efficiency of nucleic acid testing.
Collaborations
She has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Thomas B Ryder and Karen W Shannon, contributing to a dynamic research environment that fosters innovation.
Conclusion
Elizabeth R Billyard's contributions to nucleic acid amplification and her innovative patents have significantly impacted the field of genetic testing. Her work continues to pave the way for advancements in molecular diagnostics.
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