Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2005-2007
Title: Innovations and Contributions of Zhonglin Hao
Introduction
Zhonglin Hao is a prominent inventor based in Charlottesville, VA, known for his significant contributions to the field of reproductive biology. With a total of five patents to his name, Hao has focused on developing innovative solutions that have potential applications in contraceptive technologies.
Latest Patents
Hao's latest patents include groundbreaking work on sperm specific proteins. This invention relates to sperm specific surface proteins, nucleic acid sequences encoding those proteins, and antibodies raised against those proteins. Compositions comprising these sperm specific proteins or inhibitors can be utilized in contraceptive applications. Another notable patent is for the Human testis specific serine/threonine kinase 3. This invention pertains to a family of testis specific kinases, known as the tssk family, along with nucleic acid sequences encoding those kinases and antibodies against them. The invention aims to use these kinases as targets for isolating specific inhibitors or antagonists of tssk kinase activity, which are anticipated to serve as contraceptive agents.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Zhonglin Hao has worked at esteemed institutions such as the University of Virginia and the University of Pennsylvania. His research has significantly advanced the understanding of reproductive health and has opened new avenues for contraceptive methods.
Collaborations
Hao has collaborated with notable colleagues, including John C. Herr and Friederike L. Jay