ABOUT PRACTICE AREAS PROFESSIONALS NEWS CONTACT Home Professionals Thomas Stasiu Nowak, Ph.D. Thomas Stasiu Nowak, Ph.D. MEMBER 206.695.1689 STASIU.NOWAK@COJK.COM DOWNLOAD CONTACT DOWNLOAD PDF LINKEDIN PROFILE Dr. Stasiu Nowak is a member in the firm’s life sciences practice group, focusing his practice on drafting and prosecuting patent applications and performing patent landscape analyses relating to molecular biology and immunology, including cancer treatment, platform cell biology technologies, DNA sequencing technologies, vaccines, and antibody-based therapeutics. Stasiu works with a variety of clients, ranging from small biotechnology companies to universities and non-profit research foundations with large and complex patent estates. Stasiu's area of particular technical expertise is in the area of cell and molecular biology, immunology, and infectious disease treatment. Representative client technologies include: cancer biology and treatment, enhanced adjuvant technologies, conjugate immunogens for therapeutic vaccines, antigen-specific T cell manipulation, antigen tolerance technologies, RNA interference based therapies, disease diagnostics, platform reagents for antigen detection, and platform technologies for gene expression induction and analysis. Other representative client technologies have involved plant patents, food processing systems, water treatment systems for infectious agents, metabolic engineering for enhanced biofuel production, and cellulose fiber technologies for pulp and paper production. Prior to joining COJK, Stasiu conducted research in identifying genetic determinants of successful host immune defense responses and parasite resistance phenotypes. His doctoral research experience includes gene expression profiling of host and parasites during the course of infection, and gene expression knockdown techniques using RNAi to address the roles of candidate genes. Prior to his graduate studies, Stasiu was also involved in the discovery and identification of ligands for orphan G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs). Stasiu was selected to Best Lawyers' inaugural list of “Ones to Watch” in 2020, for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. + Expand All Professional Experience Technical Experience Professional Affiliations Presentations & Publications EDUCATION J.D., University of Washington School of Law, 2008 Ph.D., Biology, University of New Mexico, 2005 B.A., Biology, University of Virginia, 1997 BAR & COURT ADMISSIONS Washington State Bar United States Patent and Trademark Office BACK TO ALL PROFESSIONALS CHRISTENSEN | O’CONNOR JOHNSON | KINDNESS 1201 Third Avenue Suite 3600 Seattle, WA 98101 T. 206.682.8100 F. 206.224.0779 info@cojk.com PRACTICE AREAS Patents Trademarks Litigation IP Licensing View All OUR FIRM About Professionals Diversity Careers Contact QUICK LINKS News Legal & Privacy Sitemap This web site may contain attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. © 2019 Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness PLLC. Web Design by efelle creative.