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Magdalena O. CilellaPh.D.

Patent Agent | Ph.D.

Overview

Dr. Magdalena Cilella focuses on patent law matters related to molecular/cell biology, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Specifically, Magda has assisted clients with preparation and prosecution of patent applications relating to variety of technologies, including diagnostics, proteins, pharmaceuticals and cosmeceuticals, cell-based assays, plants and medical devices.

Magda brings to the firm a strong research background including experiences in neurodegeneration and tauopathies, specializing in intransglutaminase-induced cross-linking in progressive supranuclear palsy and the effects of Echinacea (over-the-counter dietary supplement) on the human immune system.

Career & Education

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    • Loyola University Chicago
      Teaching Fellow, 2000–2002
      Principles of Pharmacology (graduate level course)
    • Loyola University Chicago
      Teaching Fellow, 2000–2002
      Principles of Pharmacology (graduate level course)
    • Augustana College, B.A., cum laude, Biology and Pre-Medicine, 1997
    • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Ph.D., Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, 2002
    • Augustana College, B.A., cum laude, Biology and Pre-Medicine, 1997
    • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Ph.D., Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, 2002
    • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
    • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
  • Professional Activities and Memberships

    • Society for Neuroscience
    • American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
    • American Association for the Advancement of Science
    • Intellectual Property Owners Association

    Professional Activities and Memberships

    • Society for Neuroscience
    • American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
    • American Association for the Advancement of Science
    • Intellectual Property Owners Association
    • Polish
    • Russian
    • Polish
    • Russian

Magdalena's Insights

Publication | 11.01.03

"Transglutaminase-Induced Cross-Linking of Tau Proteins in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy," co-author, J Neuropath Exp Neurol. 59(11), November 2000, pgs 983-9

  • Publication | 02.01.03

    "Transglutaminase Enzyme Activity and Expression of Transglutaminase 1 are increased in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy," co-author, J Neuropath Exp Neurol,"62(2), February 2003, pgs 173-84

Recognition

  • Loyola University Chicago, Chicago Chapter for Neuroscience Annual Scientific Meeting, Student Speaker Representative, 2001
  • Arthur J. Schmitt Dissertation Fellowship for outstanding academic achievements and in recognition of the scholarly promise of the proposed dissertation research, 2000
  • American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Great Lakes Chapter: Third Place Award (poster presentation), 2000

Magdalena's Insights

Publication | 11.01.03

"Transglutaminase-Induced Cross-Linking of Tau Proteins in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy," co-author, J Neuropath Exp Neurol. 59(11), November 2000, pgs 983-9

  • Publication | 02.01.03

    "Transglutaminase Enzyme Activity and Expression of Transglutaminase 1 are increased in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy," co-author, J Neuropath Exp Neurol,"62(2), February 2003, pgs 173-84

Insights

Publication | 11.01.03

"Transglutaminase-Induced Cross-Linking of Tau Proteins in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy," co-author, J Neuropath Exp Neurol. 59(11), November 2000, pgs 983-9

Publication | 02.01.03

"Transglutaminase Enzyme Activity and Expression of Transglutaminase 1 are increased in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy," co-author, J Neuropath Exp Neurol,"62(2), February 2003, pgs 173-84
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    • "Transglutaminase-Induced Cross-Linking of Tau Proteins in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy," co-author, J Neuropath Exp Neurol. 59(11), November 2000, pgs 983-9

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      11.01.03

    • "Transglutaminase Enzyme Activity and Expression of Transglutaminase 1 are increased in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy," co-author, J Neuropath Exp Neurol,"62(2), February 2003, pgs 173-84

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      02.01.03

Magdalena's Insights

Publication | 11.01.03

"Transglutaminase-Induced Cross-Linking of Tau Proteins in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy," co-author, J Neuropath Exp Neurol. 59(11), November 2000, pgs 983-9

  • Publication | 02.01.03

    "Transglutaminase Enzyme Activity and Expression of Transglutaminase 1 are increased in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy," co-author, J Neuropath Exp Neurol,"62(2), February 2003, pgs 173-84