Sam has a passion for taking a deep dive into many different technologies, learning about clients' innovations, and helping them protect their inventions. She assists clients in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in various technologies, including materials, medical devices, and software.
Sam has practical experience in drug discovery, pharmacology, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, materials science, biomaterials, and biomedical engineering. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Emory University, where she was an intern at Emory's Office of Technology transfer. Sam also was a technology transfer trainee at Washington University's Office of Technology Management.
When Sam is away from work, she enjoys painting and making pottery, reading, baking, and staying active.
Education
Ph.D., Chemistry, Emory University, 2020
B.S., Augusta University, 2014
Professional Associations
- ChIPs, Member 2019-Present
- Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance, Member, 2019-Present
- Patent Agents of Georgia, Member, 2017-present
Honors
- Iota Sigma Pi (Women in Chemistry) National Honor Society
- National Science Foundation Savannah River Scholar