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Malka Scher, J.D., Ph.D., Patent Lawyer and Technology Transfer Specialist, Technology Transfer Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
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Malka Scher

"At the time I went to high school and college, it was unusual to be a woman interested in science. I liked asking questions and the challenge of finding answers in the laboratory."

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Represents clients in legal proceedings, draws up legal documents, and manages or advises clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.

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J.D.

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