Andrew Murtha

Andrew Murtha, Ph.D., currently serves as a Patent Agent at Morrison Foerster, specializing in patent drafting, prosecution, and strategy within the fields of molecular biology, cell and gene therapies, immunology, and agriculture. Prior experience includes roles at Nucleate as a Scientific Analyst and VP of Financial Strategy, where partnerships with corporate and philanthropic organizations were developed to align with financial and compliance needs. Additionally, work as an intern at the Center for Technology Licensing at Cornell University involved evaluating inventions and assessing patent landscapes. Academic contributions are highlighted through a graduate research assistantship at Cornell University focused on antibiotic tolerance mechanisms and various teaching assistant positions. Andrew holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the Schreyer Honors College at Penn State University.