This inventor holds 4 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation, Inc., Gundersen Medical Foundation, Ltd., Solvay Animal Health, Inc.. Active years: 1995-2002.
Location History:
- Madison, WI (US) (1995 - 2001)
- Dade, WI (US) (2001 - 2002)
Company Filing History:
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1 out of 1 
1 out of 7 Years Active: 1995-2002
Title: Innovations and Contributions of Ronald F Schell
Introduction
Ronald F Schell is a notable inventor based in Dade, Wisconsin, who has made significant contributions to the field of medical science. He holds a total of four patents, focusing primarily on advancements related to Lyme disease and its prevention.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents involves compositions and methods using the borreliacidal epitope(s) of Borrelia burgdorferi outer surface protein C (OspC) for the diagnosis and prevention of Lyme disease. This invention describes an OspC Dra fragment fusion peptide that is essential for the prevention, treatment, and early diagnosis of Lyme disease in both humans and animals. Additionally, it includes a screening method for detecting anti-Osp borreliacidal antibody activity and antibodies reacting with a protein fragment encoded by a DraI-SmaI DNA fragment of OspC. Another significant patent is for a Borrelia burgdorferi bacterin, which includes effective immunizing amounts of two non-crossprotective isolates of inactivated bacteria, along with an adjuvant to enhance immunogenicity. This bacterin may also contain a third non-crossprotective isolate and methods for immunizing animals against infection.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Ronald F Schell has worked with reputable organizations such as Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation, Inc. and Gundersen Medical Foundation, Ltd. His work has been instrumental in advancing medical research and developing effective treatments for Lyme disease.
Collaborations
He has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Steven M Callister and Steven D Lovrich, contributing to the collective knowledge and advancements in their field.
Conclusion
Ronald F Schell's innovative work and patents have significantly impacted the medical community, particularly in the fight against Lyme disease. His contributions continue to pave the way for future advancements in medical science.