James McCann

Background

About James McCann

Johns Hopkins Patent Law Fellow and Postdoctoral Fellow seeking opportunities to utilize 10+ years of experience in Life Sciences research to assist clients in all their needs associated with IP; including patent preparation, prosecution and strategic planning of patent portfolios. As a Patent Law fellow I have experience searching literature and patent databases to determine the patentability of inventions and developing arguments for patentability to Patent Office Examiners. Additionally, I have experience in assisting in-house counsel in data interpretation and drafting of non-provisional applications for novel immunotoxins. Innovative problem solver with solid technical writing and exceptional communication skills. Ability to multitask while working independently and within a team to meet critical deadlines. Over ten years of research experience in cancer biology and drug development. Performed pre-clinical development of multiple novel immunotoxins that are now in clinical trials. Expertise in cancer biology relating to genetic mutations, miRNA biology and their use as a therapeutic, targeted delivery of miRNAs and drugs via nanoparticles and mechanisms of drug-resistance. In depth knowledge and hands on experience in the pre-clinical and clinical drug development process. Proficient in developing drug screening platforms aimed at identifying novel drug compounds that inhibit metastatic cancer growth.