Lu

Dongye Lu, Ph.D.

Patent Agent
Boston
Dongye Lu is a patent agent (limited recognition) in the Intellectual Property practice group. He assists in the preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications in the areas of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.

Dongye obtained his Ph.D. in Neurobiology from Duke University under Dr. Fan Wang. His Ph.D. focused on neuronal circuitry and functions in anesthesia and stress.

While attending graduate school, Dongye assisted the Duke Office of Translation and Commercialization in performing market research and patentability analysis of university technologies.
 

Education

  • Duke University, Ph.D., Neurobiology, 2023
  • Grinnell College, B.A., Psychology, 2015

Bar and Court Admissions

BAR ADMISSIONS
  • U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (Agency) (Limited Recognition)

Languages

  • Chinese

Other Publications

  • Co-author, “Hypothalamic-extended amygdala circuit regulates temporal discounting”. J Neurosci. (2021)
  • Co-author, “General anesthetics activate a potent central pain-suppression circuit in the amygdala”. Nat Neurosci. (2020)
  • Co-author, “A GABAergic nigrotectal pathway for coordination of drinking behavior”. Nat Neurosci. (2016)

Honors & Involvement

HONORS
  • Duke Chancellor’s Scholarship (2016)