Specialised in Practice Areas:

Biochemistry
Lipid Chemistry
Personalised Medicine
Animal Models
Genetics and Biostatistics

Educational Background:

Bachelor of Science (Honours 1) – University of Sydney
Master of Industrial Property – University of Technology, Sydney
Doctor of Philosophy – University of Sydney

Professional Affiliations:

IPTA, IPSANZ

Description:

Malcolm trained in both chemistry and biochemistry at the undergraduate level, and achieved his Honours
degree in biochemistry. He has substantial experience in life science and medical research into various
aspects of human health and disease. His research interests revolved around metabolism, and in particular,
lipid (e.g. plasma cholesterol, lipoproteins and liver) homeostasis. He has first-hand experience in heart
disease research, diabetes research, gastrointestinal research and breast cancer research. In addition to
academic research, Malcolm has worked in industry for a biotechnology company. Technically, Malcolm has
experience with chemical and biochemical analytical techniques, including chromatography and high-
throughput techniques, genetics, biostatistics, molecular biology, cell biology, and histochemistry, for
example. Recently, Malcolm has been involved with IP relating to biofuel technology, peptides and
antibodies.

Malcolm is a member of the Life Sciences and Chemical Group, specialising in biotechnology. He is involved
in drafting and prosecution of Australian and foreign patent applications. Malcolm has experience in validity
and infringement opinions and re-examination of granted pharmaceutical and medical use patents. Malcolm
has also drafted a patent application pro bono for an Australian charity.
 
Malcolm is a member of the Institute of Patent and  Trade Mark Attorneys of Australia (IPTA) and the
Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand (IPSANZ). 

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