Scientifically informed patent prosecution
Amber Majnik assists clients with protecting innovations in biotechnology and the life sciences. She works closely with inventors, researchers and attorneys to translate scientific discoveries into intellectual property strategies that align with business objectives. Her experience includes:
- Biologics and therapeutic proteins
- Antibodies and immunotherapies
- Cell and gene therapies
- Stem cell technologies
- Genetic engineering and genome editing
- Molecular diagnostics
- Epigenetics and precision medicine
- Pharmaceutical and biotechnology innovations
Drawing on more than a decade of experience as a biomedical researcher, Amber brings a scientific perspective to patent preparation, prosecution support and portfolio strategy. Her academic research background allows her to quickly understand complex technologies and identify the scientific findings most critical to supporting patent protection.
Prior to joining Quarles, Amber held research positions focused on immunology, autoimmune disease, stem cell biology, developmental biology and epigenetics.
Capabilities
Professional & Civic Activities
- American Medical Writers Association, member
News & Insights
- ArticleAdverse maternal environment alters Oprl1 variant expression in mouse hippocampus. Anatomical Record306(1):162-175
- ArticleAdverse maternal environment affects hippocampal HTR2c variant expression and epigenetic characteristics in mouse offspring. Pediatric Research.92(5):1299-1308
- ArticleAdverse Maternal Environment and Postweaning Western Diet Alter Hepatic CD36 Expression and Methylation Concurrent with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Mouse Offspring. Journal of Nutrition.151(10):3102-3112
- ArticleAdverse Maternal Environment Alters MicroRNA-10b-5p Expression and its Epigenetic Profile Concurrently with Impaired Hippocampal Neurogenesis in Male Mouse Hippocampus. Developmental Neuroscience.5 (3) 1-11
- ArticleAdverse Maternal Environment and Western Diet Impairs Cognitive Function and Alters Hippocampal Glucocorticoid Receptor Promoter Methylation in Male Mice. Physiological Reports8 (8): e14407
- ArticleRace in the Social-Epigenomic Regulation of Pre- and Perinatal Development- Chapter 9. Nutritional Epigenomics.135-152
- ArticleAdverse Early-Life Environment Impairs Postnatal Lung Development in Mice. Physiol Genomics.51 (9):462-470
- ArticleAdverse Maternal Environment Leads to Cardiac Fibrosis in Adult Male Mice. Birth Defects Research.110 (20): 1551-1555
- ArticleAdverse Early Life Environment Induces Anxiety-like Behavior and Increases Expression of FKBP5 mRNA Splice Variants in Mouse Brain. Physiol Genomics50(11):973-981
Education
- University of Utah (Postdoctoral Study, with honors, 2010)
- Neurosurgery, Hematology
- University of Utah (Ph.D., 2009)
- With honors
- Experimental Pathology Department
- Dissertation: Role of Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor Alpha7 in the Modulation of Skin Inflammation
- Montana State University Billings (B.S., 2003)
- Biology