Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2010-2015
Title: Innovations in Tissue Engineering by Patrick W. Whitlock
Introduction
Patrick W. Whitlock is a notable inventor based in Winston-Salem, NC (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of tissue engineering, holding a total of three patents. His work focuses on developing advanced bioscaffolds that enhance the integration of live cells for biomedical applications.
Latest Patents
One of Patrick W. Whitlock's latest patents is titled "Structurally modified acellular tissue engineering scaffolds and methods of production." This invention provides methods for producing a bioscaffold from natural tissues by oxidizing decellularized tissue. The resulting bioscaffold features increased pore size and porosity, which allows for better accommodation of intact cells. This enhancement facilitates the infiltration and habitation of live cells within the bioscaffold. The bioscaffold can be freeze-dried or lyophilized, sterilized, and optionally aseptically packaged for subsequent use. Additionally, the patent outlines methods of treatment using the bioscaffold as a graft or biomedical implant, as well as methods for seeding the bioscaffold with mammalian cells, either in vitro or in vivo.
Career Highlights
Patrick W. Whitlock is affiliated with Wake Forest University, where he continues to advance research in tissue engineering. His innovative approaches have positioned him as a key figure in the development of biomedical implants and grafts.
Collaborations
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