Meghan Adams
About Meghan Adams
Meghan Adams is a Senior Patent Counsel with extensive experience in patent law and research. She has held various positions in prestigious institutions, including Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research and California Institute of Technology, and has a strong academic background in developmental biology and law.
Current Role at Generate Biomedicines
Meghan Adams serves as Senior Patent Counsel at Generate Biomedicines, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing patent-related matters and providing legal guidance on intellectual property issues. Her expertise in patent law and biotechnology supports the company's innovative approaches in the biomedicine sector.
Previous Experience in Patent Law
Prior to her current role, Meghan Adams worked at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR) as a Senior Patent Attorney from 2022 to 2023. She also held the position of Patent Attorney II at NIBR from 2018 to 2022. Her experience includes working as a Patent Agent and Associate at Wolf Greenfield, where she contributed to various patent-related projects in the Greater Boston Area.
Academic Background and Qualifications
Meghan Adams obtained her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Developmental Biology from the California Institute of Technology, where she studied from 2001 to 2009. She also earned a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Suffolk University Law School between 2013 and 2017. Additionally, she completed a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biochemistry at UCLA from 1997 to 2000.
Research and Teaching Experience
Meghan Adams has a strong background in research and education. She worked as a Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant at the California Institute of Technology from 1997 to 2001 and 2002 to 2007, respectively. She also served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital from 2009 to 2012, focusing on advanced research in the life sciences.
Specialized Studies in Biology
In addition to her formal degrees, Meghan Adams pursued specialized studies in biology. She attended the Marine Biological Laboratory, focusing on Zebrafish Genetics and Development in 2010. She also completed an Embryology Course at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in 2003. These experiences have contributed to her expertise in developmental biology and patent law.