Current patents
Dr. Church's research has led to the development of innovative technologies and discoveries with the potential to improve human health. Her patents reflect the translation of scientific insights into practical applications, spanning obesity, metabolism, the brain–gut–microbiome axis, and related areas of biomedical research. These intellectual property achievements demonstrate the lab's commitment to advancing novel approaches that bridge basic science and clinical impact.

  1. U.S. Application No. PCT/US2023/067223: Methods and Compositions for Improved Psychological and Resilience Measures, UCH-33625  
  2. U.S. Application No. PCT/US2020/044749: Compositions and Methods for Diagnosing and Treating Patients with a History of Early Life Adversity, UCH-25860. (Publication Number 4237848; EP Application Number 21887585.4)
  3. U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/505.308: Compositions and Methods for Treating Mental and Metabolic Disorders, UCLA 2023-258-1 
  4. Compositions and Methods for Treating Metabolic Disease UCH-20560: (Publication Number WO2021030091A1)