Biography

Dr. Bilen is a patent engineer and cell and molecular biologist with more than ten years startup and academic research experience in neurodegenerative and autoimmune diseases, deep analytical and organizational skills, and patent drafting and prosecution. Her experience includes design and management of parallel research projects, in vitro and in vivo animal models, and developing external research collaborations.

Focus Areas

• Patent Procurement

Education

• University of Pennsylvania, Ph.D., Cell and Molecular Biology
• Middle East Technical University, M.S., Food Engineering
• Middle East Technical University, B.S., Food Engineering