Register today to receive a Zoom Link!

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Amanda Smith, Patent Agent at Meunier Carlin & Curfman IP Law. 

*If you would like to sign up to participate in a 30-minute post-seminar small group discussion, please email me at mary.anne.riley@emory.edu to get on this list (we allow a maximum of 5 participants in this small group discussion*

The new HeRO Career Conversations Seminar Series is tailored to pediatric research trainees at Emory and Georgia Tech. Focused on pediatric cardiology research, this series features esteemed external faculty members who share their experiences and insights from various sectors. It provides a comprehensive view of the career paths available post-training and offers a valuable opportunity for trainees to make new connections and expand their professional networks. 

About Amanda W. Smith, PhD: 

Dr. Amanda Smith, a patent agent at Meunier Carlin & Curfman, works with clients to strengthen their patent portfolios. Her expertise includes conducting patentability searches, performing inventorship analyses, preparing patent applications, and prosecuting applications before the U.S. Patent Office. As a former patent examiner, Dr. Smith brings an insider’s perspective to the patent process. She also assists clients in optimizing their R&D programs within their industry's intellectual property landscape. This involves assessing their freedom to operate and reviewing existing patents in their field. Before becoming a patent agent, Dr. Smith conducted biomedical engineering research as part of her Ph.D. and postdoctoral work. Prior to that, she held roles in patent examining and pharmaceutical sales, experiences that provide her with a diverse set of perspectives and strategies in her legal career. Outside of work, Dr. Smith enjoys cooking, camping with her children, and completing her law degree at Georgia State.