Dr. Adam Cole is an associate in the San Francisco office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati.
Adam’s practice focuses on strategic intellectual property counseling in a variety of technical areas, including genomics, nucleic acid sequencing, molecular diagnostics, materials science, engineering, and other life science and biotechnological arts. He prosecutes patents both in the United States and internationally and conducts patent diligence, including the evaluation of patent portfolios and engaging in freedom-to-operate analyses.
Adam started with the firm as a scientific advisor in 2012, rose to senior patent agent, and transitioned to associate in 2019 after participating in the firm’s law-school work-study program for patent agents. Prior to joining the firm, Adam was a postdoctoral fellow at Stanford University, where he studied novel nanomaterials as contrast agents in the early detection of cancer through the use of multi-modality molecular imaging. Adam’s doctoral work at the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy focused on improving the delivery of magnetically targeted, therapeutic iron oxide nanoparticles to brain tumors.
Adam also teaches Patent Prosecution and the IP Practicum Clinic at UC Berkeley School of Law and is part of UC Berkeley Bakar Labs' Advisory Group.
Dr. Adam Cole is an associate in the San Francisco office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati.
Adam’s practice focuses on strategic intellectual property counseling in a variety of technical areas, including genomics, nucleic acid sequencing, molecular diagnostics, materials science, engineering, and other life science and biotechnological arts. He prosecutes patents both in the United States and internationally and conducts patent diligence, including the evaluation of patent portfolios and engaging in freedom-to-operate analyses.
Adam started with the firm as a scientific advisor in 2012, rose to senior patent agent, and transitioned to associate in 2019 after participating in the firm’s law-school work-study program for patent agents. Prior to joining the firm, Adam was a postdoctoral fellow at Stanford University, where he studied novel nanomaterials as contrast agents in the early detection of cancer through the use of multi-modality molecular imaging. Adam’s doctoral work at the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy focused on improving the delivery of magnetically targeted, therapeutic iron oxide nanoparticles to brain tumors.
Adam also teaches Patent Prosecution and the IP Practicum Clinic at UC Berkeley School of Law and is part of UC Berkeley Bakar Labs' Advisory Group.
- J.D., UC Berkeley School of Law, 2019
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, Molecular Imaging, Stanford University, 2012
- Ph.D., Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Michigan, 2011American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education National Predoctoral Fellowship, 2008-2011; President, Rackham Student Government; Co-founder, Student Advocates for Graduate Education (SAGE)
- M.S., Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Michigan, 2007
- B.S.E., Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2004Summa Cum Laude; Member, Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society; Member, Omega Chi Epsilon National Chemical Engineering Honor Society
- Member, UC Berkeley Bakar Labs Advisory Group
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- State Bar of California
- J.D., UC Berkeley School of Law, 2019
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, Molecular Imaging, Stanford University, 2012
- Ph.D., Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Michigan, 2011American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education National Predoctoral Fellowship, 2008-2011; President, Rackham Student Government; Co-founder, Student Advocates for Graduate Education (SAGE)
- M.S., Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Michigan, 2007
- B.S.E., Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2004Summa Cum Laude; Member, Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society; Member, Omega Chi Epsilon National Chemical Engineering Honor Society
- Member, UC Berkeley Bakar Labs Advisory Group
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- State Bar of California
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- Co-author with J. Jokerst, D. Van de Sompel, and S. Gambhir, "Gold Nanorods for Ovarian Cancer Detection with Photoacoustic Imaging and Resection Guidance via Raman Imaging in Living Mice," 6 ACS Nano 10366-77, 2012
- Co-author with L. Han, Y. Fu, J. Liu, and J. Wang, "Co-encapsulation and Sustained-Release of Four Components in Gingko Terpenes from Injectable PELGE Nanoparticles," 83 Fitoterapia 721-731, 2012
- Co-author with A. David and V. Yang, "Magnetically Targeted Nanoparticles for Brain Tumor Therapy: What Does the Future Hold?" 6 Nanomedicine 1133-1135, 2011
- Co-author with A. David, J. Wang, C. Galbán, and V. Yang, "Magnetic Brain Tumor Targeting and Biodistribution of Long-Circulating PEG-Modified, Cross-Linked Starch Coated Iron Oxide Nanoparticles," 32 Biomaterials 6291-6301, 2011
- Co-author with V. Yang and A. David, "Cancer Theranostics: The Rise of Targeted Magnetic Nanoparticles," 29 Trends in Biotechnology 323-332, 2011
- Co-author with A. David, B. Chertok, and V. Yang, "A Combined Theoretical and In Vitro Modeling Approach for Predicting the Magnetic Capture and Retention of Magnetic Nanoparticles In Vivo," 152 Journal of Controlled Release 67-75, 2011
- Co-author with A. David, J. Wang, C. Galbán, H. Hill, and V. Yang, "Polyethylene Glycol Modified, Cross-Linked Starch-Coated Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Enhanced Magnetic Tumor Targeting," 32 Biomaterials 2183-2193, 2011
- Co-author with B. Chertok, A. David, and V. Yang, "Comparison of Electron Spin Resonance Spectroscopy and Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy for Biodistribution Analysis of Iron-Oxide Nanoparticles," 7 Molecular Pharmaceutics 375-385, 2010
- Co-author with L. Zhang, F. Yu, B. Chertok, A. David, J. Wang, and V. Yang, "Gum Arabic-Coated Nanoparticles for Potential Application in Simultaneous Magnetic Targeting and Tumor Imaging," 11 AAPS Journal 693-699, 2009
- Co-author with F. Yu, Y. Huang, and V. Yang, "The Artificial Peroxidase Activity of Magnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles and Its Application to Glucose Detection," 30 Biomaterials 4716-4722, 2009
Select Publications
- Co-author with J. Jokerst, D. Van de Sompel, and S. Gambhir, "Gold Nanorods for Ovarian Cancer Detection with Photoacoustic Imaging and Resection Guidance via Raman Imaging in Living Mice," 6 ACS Nano 10366-77, 2012
- Co-author with L. Han, Y. Fu, J. Liu, and J. Wang, "Co-encapsulation and Sustained-Release of Four Components in Gingko Terpenes from Injectable PELGE Nanoparticles," 83 Fitoterapia 721-731, 2012
- Co-author with A. David and V. Yang, "Magnetically Targeted Nanoparticles for Brain Tumor Therapy: What Does the Future Hold?" 6 Nanomedicine 1133-1135, 2011
- Co-author with A. David, J. Wang, C. Galbán, and V. Yang, "Magnetic Brain Tumor Targeting and Biodistribution of Long-Circulating PEG-Modified, Cross-Linked Starch Coated Iron Oxide Nanoparticles," 32 Biomaterials 6291-6301, 2011
- Co-author with V. Yang and A. David, "Cancer Theranostics: The Rise of Targeted Magnetic Nanoparticles," 29 Trends in Biotechnology 323-332, 2011
- Co-author with A. David, B. Chertok, and V. Yang, "A Combined Theoretical and In Vitro Modeling Approach for Predicting the Magnetic Capture and Retention of Magnetic Nanoparticles In Vivo," 152 Journal of Controlled Release 67-75, 2011
- Co-author with A. David, J. Wang, C. Galbán, H. Hill, and V. Yang, "Polyethylene Glycol Modified, Cross-Linked Starch-Coated Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Enhanced Magnetic Tumor Targeting," 32 Biomaterials 2183-2193, 2011
- Co-author with B. Chertok, A. David, and V. Yang, "Comparison of Electron Spin Resonance Spectroscopy and Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy for Biodistribution Analysis of Iron-Oxide Nanoparticles," 7 Molecular Pharmaceutics 375-385, 2010
- Co-author with L. Zhang, F. Yu, B. Chertok, A. David, J. Wang, and V. Yang, "Gum Arabic-Coated Nanoparticles for Potential Application in Simultaneous Magnetic Targeting and Tumor Imaging," 11 AAPS Journal 693-699, 2009
- Co-author with F. Yu, Y. Huang, and V. Yang, "The Artificial Peroxidase Activity of Magnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles and Its Application to Glucose Detection," 30 Biomaterials 4716-4722, 2009
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