Nichole R. Johnston, Ph.D. specializes in intellectual property across the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, chemical, and medical device fields.
Before joining the firm, Nichole worked in Oncology research at Genentech, Toxicology research at the Green Science Policy institute, and Neurobiology research at Caltech. As an undergraduate Nichole Johnston researched isotope labeling in plants, and genetic factors that influence altruistic behavior in birds. During her Ph.D., Nichole worked with Dr. Scott A. Strobel at Yale University studying the molecular mechanism of fluoride toxicity and proteins that work to confer tolerance to fluoride.
Yale University, Ph.D., Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry
Yale University, M.S., Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry
University of California – Berkeley, B.S., Molecular Toxicology
Biotech
Chemical, Industrial & Materials
Medical Devices & Procedures
Pharmaceuticals
- Bergeron Scholars Fellowship (2013-2014)
- HHMI Undergraduate Student Research Fellowship (2013)
- Vice President, Society of Toxicology, UCB (2011-2014)
- National Society of Integrative Biology
- National Society of Toxicology
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- Northern California Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (NorCal SETAC)
