Kellie S. Bickel

Kellie S. Bickel, PhD, is an experienced leader in intellectual property and corporate strategy, currently serving as Senior Vice President at TwinStrand Biosciences since October 2017. Kellie has held various positions in intellectual property management, including Vice President and Senior Director at TwinStrand. In addition, Kellie owns Bickel IP Consulting, LLC, providing expert counseling on patent procurement strategies in life sciences, biotechnology, and medical devices. Prior roles include Senior Patent Agent at Thomson Law, PLLC, and Perkins Coie LLP, where Kellie focused on patent application preparation and prosecution across diverse technology fields. Kellie's academic credentials include a PhD in Molecular & Cellular Biology/Biochemistry from the University of Washington and a B.S. in Biological Sciences from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.