Qualifications

European Patent Attorney (EPA)
PGCert Intellectual Property Law, Bournemouth University
PhD Biochemistry, University of Nottingham
BSc (Hons) Biochemistry, University of Nottingham

Experience

Next generation sequencing
CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing
Bioenergetics
Biologics
Antibody technology
Peptides
Medical Devices including implants
Pest Control Formulations
Mechanical Engineering

Carolyn graduated from the University of Nottingham with a BSc degree in Biochemistry in 2011, and received her PhD in Biochemistry from the same university in 2016.

Her research investigated the redox role of the transcription factor STAT3 in cell survival during oxidative stress using a range of molecular biology techniques including cell culture, transfection, genome engineering (inc. Cre-Lox recombination), next generation sequencing, qRT-PCR and immunoprecipitation, as well as bioenergetics and bioinformatics. Carolyn also has experience with techniques such as flow cytometry, microscopy and peptide synthesis.

During her PhD, Carolyn broadened her technical skillset by spending 6 months in a laboratory at Virginia Commonwealth University, USA. Carolyn’s research has been published in PLOS ONE. Upon completion of her PhD, Carolyn entered the patent profession. Following a year in the profession, Carolyn obtained a Postgraduate Certificate in Intellectual Property Law from Bournemouth University, for which she was awarded a distinction.

Carolyn then went on to qualify as a European Patent Attorney in 2021. Carolyn now continues building on her experience, particularly in the area of European oppositions.

Carolyn has been recognised as one of Managing IP’s Rising Stars in both 2023 and 2024.