Melanie K. Kitzan, PhD, JD, is an innovative legal executive and strategic business partner with over 16 years of experience in managing legal and business issues. Currently, they serve as the Executive Director and Head of Intellectual Property at Chinook Therapeutics. Melanie has previously held senior roles at various organizations, including Alpine Immune Sciences, Codexis, and the Invention Science Fund, and has demonstrated a commitment to mentoring and community involvement during a designated career sabbatical. They are pursuing degrees in English and Creative Writing, Genetics, Cell Biology, and Molecular Biology, as well as a J.D. with an emphasis in Intellectual Property Law and Business Law.
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