This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: The United States Government as Represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Active years: 2010-2011.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2010-2011
Title: Innovations by Pedro L Vera in Urological Health
Introduction
Pedro L Vera is an accomplished inventor based in Largo, FL (US), known for his significant contributions to the field of urological health. With a total of 2 patents, he has focused on developing innovative solutions for diagnosing and treating urological inflammatory diseases and prostate cancer.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is titled "Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) as marker for urological inflammatory disease." This invention explores the association between detecting and quantifying the presence of macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) in urine, bladder, and prostate tissues. The goal is to enhance diagnosis and prognosis for urological inflammatory diseases. The invention also discusses methods to inactivate MIF activity using antibodies or specific MIF inhibitors, which could be beneficial in treating conditions such as chronic pelvic pain syndrome, non-bacterial prostatitis, and interstitial cystitis. Regular assays for MIF levels in urine could help monitor patients effectively.
Another notable patent is "Polymorphism in the macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) gene as marker for prostate cancer." This invention focuses on risk assessment, detection, diagnosis, and prognosis of prostate cancer. It highlights the detection of specific polymorphisms in the promoter region of the MIF gene, which may predispose individuals to prostate cancer. The findings indicate that the presence of a -173C and/or -749 (CATT) repeat can be significant in determining the risk and prognosis of this disease.
Career Highlights
Pedro L Vera is currently employed by the United States Government as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs. His work has been instrumental in advancing the understanding of urological diseases and their underlying mechanisms.
Collaborations
Pedro has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Katherine Meyer Siegler and Kenneth Iczkowski, contributing to the collective knowledge and research in the field of urology.
Conclusion
Pedro L Vera's innovative patents and research efforts have made a significant impact on the diagnosis and treatment of urological inflammatory diseases and prostate cancer. His work continues to pave the way for advancements in medical science and patient care.