This inventor holds 8 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Honeywell International Inc.. Active years: 2011-2017.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2011-2017
Title: Zhenhong Sun: Innovator in Nucleic Acid Amplification Technologies
Introduction
Zhenhong Sun is a prominent inventor based in Shanghai, China. He has made significant contributions to the field of nucleic acid amplification and hybridization reactions. With a total of 8 patents to his name, Sun's work has advanced the efficiency and effectiveness of molecular biology techniques.
Latest Patents
Among his latest patents is a "Reaction buffer for microarray." This invention relates to a buffer composition designed for integrated nucleic acid amplification and hybridization reactions. The buffer comprises about 50-200 mM of a salt, about 10-30 mM Tris-HCl, about 2-10M water-soluble magnesium salt, about 0.05-1.5% surfactant, about 0.05-0.15 mg/ml stabilizing protein, about 50-300 nM of one or more primers, about 20-150 µM of one or more dNTPs, about 5-15% glycerine, about 0.5-1.5% formamide, and at least about 5 unit/ml polymerase. Another notable patent is a "Method to increase detection efficiency of real-time PCR microarray by quartz material." This invention provides a reactor for the quantitative analysis of target nucleic acids using an evanescent wave detection technique. The reactor includes a substrate with a cavity, a buffer layer arranged over the substrate, a quartz cover plate arranged over the buffer layer, and inlet and outlet ports. The reactor is thermally and chemically stable for PCR processing and suitable for an evanescent wave detection technique.
Career Highlights
Zhenhong Sun is currently employed at Honeywell International Inc., where he continues to innovate and develop new technologies in his field. His work has been instrumental in enhancing the capabilities of molecular diagnostics and research.
Collaborations
Sun has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Tao Pan and Wendy Wang, contributing to various projects and advancements in nucleic acid technologies.
Conclusion
Zhenhong Sun's innovative work in nucleic acid amplification and hybridization has made a significant impact on the field of molecular biology. His patents reflect a commitment to improving detection methods and enhancing research capabilities.