Thomas L Schwarz

Title: Thomas L. Schwarz: Inventor in Neuroscience and Molecular Tools.

Introduction

Thomas L. Schwarz is an inventor based in Newton, Massachusetts. His patent work spans approaches to neuronal survival and axonal regeneration, as well as light-controlled regulation of proteins. He is associated with Children’s Medical Center Corporation and Harvard College. His listed portfolio includes 2 patents.

Latest Patents

- Neuronal survival and axonal regeneration through increasing mitochondrial motility. This invention describes compositions and methods intended to promote neuronal survival or axon regeneration by increasing mitochondrial motility. It also addresses potential treatments for neuronal injury and disorders characterized by neuronal damage. The disclosed approaches include agents that increase Armcx1 activity, such as Armcx1 polypeptides or vectors encoding them, along with pharmaceutical compositions and methods for identifying additional agents.

- Photocleavable chemical inducers of dimerization (CID) and methods of use. This invention provides photolysable compounds for reversible chemical-induced dimerization and light-triggered regulation of proteins.

Career Highlights

Schwarz’s listed affiliations include Children’s Medical Center Corporation and Harvard College. His patents reflect work at the intersection of neuroscience and molecular biology, addressing both neuronal repair and tools for controlling protein interactions with light.

Collaborations

His listed coworkers include Matthew R. Banghart and Amos Gutnick, whose work is associated with his collaborative research network.

Conclusion

Thomas L. Schwarz’s patent portfolio connects potential strategies for neuronal repair with light-responsive molecular tools, highlighting the range of his contributions to biomedical innovation.