Overview

Jay’s practice is primarily focused on providing patent services and advice for inventions relating to stem cells, antibodies, vaccines, diagnostics, molecular biology, and other biotechnology related fields. He works closely with clients to understand their commercial objectives, and ensures patent specifications fully capture the unique features of the invention.

Jay has successfully prosecuted patent applications in multiple jurisdictions around the world, including Australia, Europe, the United States and Japan. He has also advocated for clients in opposition proceedings before the Australian Patent Office.

With a focus on the roles of beta-amyloid in cerebral amyloidosis and Alzheimer’s disease, Jay completed his PhD (Dr. rer. nat., summa cum laude) in Cellular Neuroscience at Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen. This work included the investigation of leading clinical trial immunotherapies for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and their efficacy for slowing disease progression.

He then completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Queensland, where he investigated the role of aging in neurodegeneration as well as how mobile elements contribute to genetic mosaicism in the brain.