Dr. Nancy Raimondi

Nancy Raimondi’s expertise is in the drafting and prosecution of patent applications in the fields of biochemistry, molecular biology and biotechnology, with an emphasis on nutraceutical, phytotherapeutic, biopesticide and adjuvant technologies. Nancy is responsible for the development of intellectual property strategies and works closely with clients and associates in the worldwide management and coordination of patent portfolios.

Nancy has had many years of practical experience in the field of scientific research. She has a specialized background in plant physiology, phytochemistry, and plant molecular biology, and has carried out a number of collaborative research projects with teams from the Plant Biotechnology Institute (PBI) and the BC Ministry of Forests (MOF).

Nancy has co-authored several scientific publications on biolistics, signal transduction, protein characterization and gene expression. Her findings relating to plant hormone metabolism and CnABI regulation have been published in such scientific journals as Plant Molecular Biology and the Journal of Experimental Botany. In addition, she has presented her research at various conferences worldwide.

Education

• B.Sc.(Hons), Biology, University of Western Ontario
• M.Sc., Plant Biochemistry, University of Western Ontario
• Ph.D., Plant Biotechnology, Simon Fraser University

Professional Involvement

• Canadian Society of Plant Physiologists (CSPP)
• American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB)
• British Columbia Life Sciences Association
• BCTIA (British Columbia Technology Industries Association)