K. Guadalupe Cruz, PhD
Patent Agent
| Biotechnology
Overview
Lupe Cruz assists the firm in matters related to biotechnology. Lupe has experience in a variety of technology areas, including RNA therapeutics and technologies, viral vectors, gene therapies, and therapies for neurodegenerative/neurodevelopmental diseases.
In addition to providing her broad scientific knowledge, Lupe uses her strong technical writing skills to assist with application drafting, global patent prosecution, patentability assessments, freedom-to-operate analyses, and field landscape studies. She has experience working with a wide range of clients, including start-ups, universities, and large biotechnology companies. Lupe understands the innovative science that sets clients apart from their competitors and can turn complex data into part of a robust, valuable component of a patent portfolio.
Prior to joining Wolf Greenfield, Lupe earned her PhD in Neuroscience at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the laboratory of Mriganka Sur. Her doctoral research focused on identifying and characterizing the molecularly- and anatomically-defined neuronal circuits underlying decision-making and visual perception in mice.
Lupe is also dedicated to mentorship and outreach for students and young professionals from underrepresented backgrounds, and regularly participates in the firm’s DEI initiatives.
Activities
- Society for Neuroscience
Recognition
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice Impact Award, Dept. of Brain & Cognitive Sciences – MIT (2022)
- NEI Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Individual Predoctoral Fellowship to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (F31), National Institutes of Health (2020 - 2023)
- Trainee Professional Development Award, Society for Neuroscience (2020)
- Angus MacDonald Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, Dept. of Brain & Cognitive Sciences – MIT (2020)
- Graduate Women of Excellence, Office of Graduate Education – MIT (2019