Wei Zhang, Ph.D.

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Biography

Wei Zhang, Ph.D. focuses on intellectual property law, particularly in the areas of immunotherapies, gene therapies, drug delivery systems, and medical devices. She has deep experience in worldwide patent prosecution, patent portfolio management, due diligence, client counseling, technology transfer, freedom to operate analysis, and opinion preparation.

Wei’s background includes a Ph.D. in Animal Science, with a focus in neuroendocrinology and immunogenetics. Her research experience spans over a decade, during which she investigated epigenetic regulation of tumorigenesis in Marek’s disease and hypothalamic control of glucose homeostasis and insulin resistance. She is well versed in antibody, vaccine, cell culture, immunohistochemistry, siRNA, gene editing, and epigenetics technologies.

Concentrations

•Life sciences
•Patent prosecution and strategy

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Areas of Practice (3)

  • Intellectual Property & Technology
  • Patents and Innovation Strategies
  • Life Sciences & Medical Technology

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Clarewood University, M.B.A., 2021; Virginia Tech, Ph.D., Animal Sciences and Molecular Biology, 2014; China Agricultural University, M.S., Animal Genetics and Immunogenetics, 2011; Sichuan Agricultural University, B.S., Animal Sciences, 2008
Law School Attended:
The George Washington University, J.D., with Honors; Staff Editor, AIPLA Journal; Finnegan Writing Competition Award from the George Washington University Law School, 2024
Year of First Admission:
2024
Admission:
2024, District of Columbia; U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Memberships:

Professional & Community Involvement

•NE Conference Volunteer, Patent Information Users Group, 2016
•Member, Licensing Executives Society (Canada and United States), 2016-2017

Languages:
Chinese (Mandarin), Native and English, Fluent
Reported Cases:
Experience: Professional Certifications: Tech Transfer Certification, The National Institutes of Health, 2019; Research Experience: Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Maryland, 2015-2019; Postdoctoral Fellow, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 2014-2015; Virginia Tech, 2012-2014; Research Assistant, 2011-2014; Chair of Publicity Division of Chinese Students and Scholars, 2012-2013; China Agricultural University, 2008-2011; Internships: Tech Transfer Intern, University of Maryland, 2019; Corporate Development Analyst Intern, Pendulum Analytics, Inc., 2019; Project Intern, The Center for Advancing Innovation Inc., 2019
ISLN:
1001610256

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