Debra J. Glaister is a patent agent in the Palo Alto office. She was registered to practice in 1989, and focuses on U.S. and international patent prosecution, and portfolio management. Ms. Glaister’s practice primarily relates to the biological arts, including cell and molecular biology, gene discovery and genomics, biocatalysis, expression systems, cell separation systems, directed evolution, nutraceuticals, and veterinary applications. Ms. Glaister holds a B.S. in biology and chemistry from the University of North Alabama, and has substantial research experience, including research conducted at the University of California, San Francisco, and Genentech, Inc. Prior to joining Morrison & Foerster, Ms. Glaister practiced at the law firm of Pennie & Edmonds, and the legal departments of Genentech, Inc., and Genencor International. Ms. Glaister is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.