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Legal Areas of Emphasis Patent Prosecution Interferences Technical Areas of Emphasis Biotech Pharmaceuticals Professional Profile Kathleen R. Mekjian, Ph.D. is a partner in our San Diego office. Her practice is focused on intellectual property matters related to the biotechnology, chemistry and pharmaceutical industries. Dr. Mekjian received her Doctor of Philosophy in Genetics and Molecular Biology from Emory University in 1998 for work related to developmental pathways in bacteria. She continued her research in bacterial genetics as Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in the Microbiology and Molecular Genetics Department at the University of California, Los Angeles. Her post-doctoral research focused on signal transduction. Dr. Mekjian joined the firm in 2004. Education University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D. 2004) cum laude Emory University (Ph.D. Genetics and Molecular Biology 1998) Washington and Lee University (B.S. Biology 1993) Admissions/Qualifications State Bar of California Awards & Honors Patricia Roberts Harris Fellowship for Outstanding Women in Science, 1994-1997.
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