Todd “T.C.” Deveau, Ph.D. is an associate in Thomas Horstemeyer’s prosecution group. T.C. has extensive patent drafting and prosecution expertise and has represented a wide variety of clients in both boutique and big law firms. T.C. has drafted and obtained numerous patents on technologies, from designer handbags and shoes to novel cancer therapeutics and diagnostics. He has also drafted opinions related to patentability, non-infringement, and a variety of other patent-related legal services.
T.C. has extensive technical expertise in the fields of biology, molecular biology, biotechnology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, virology, molecular genetics, neuroscience, neurochemistry, neurobiology, neurophysiology, and neuropharmacology.
As an undergraduate at Vanderbilt University, T.C. was interested in novel therapies for central nervous system (CNS) disorders and injury. He gained technical experience in the field of pharmacology as an undergrad researcher, followed by extensive experience as a research technician in the fields of psychiatry and human genetics at Emory University. While earning his Ph.D. from Emory University, his thesis work focused on enhancements of cellular therapy for ischemic stroke.
As an American Heart Association pre-doctoral fellow, T.C. worked on enhancements to stem cell-derived neurons to improve their efficacy after transplantation in the ischemic brain. He was also a graduate teaching assistant for the University’s undergraduate neurobiology course, mentored numerous undergraduate research assistants, and mentored junior graduate students. He presented numerous talks on his research, presented his research yearly at major international research conferences, and has authored and co-authored numerous publications in high-impact and top-tier journals.
Articles
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Association of FKBP5 Polymorphisms and Childhood Abuse with Risk of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms in Adults.
Binder EB, Bradley RG, Liu W, Epstein MP, Deveau TC, Mercer KB, Tang Y, Gillespie CF, Heim CM, Nemeroff CB, Schwartz AC, Cubells JF, Ressler KJ. JAMA. 2008; 299(11):1291-1305.
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Polymorphisms in CRHR1 and the serotonin transporter loci: Gene x Gene x Environment interactions on depressive symptoms.
Ressler KJ, Bradley B, Mercer KB, Deveau TC, Smith AK, Gillespie CF, Nemeroff CB, Cubells JF, Binder EB. American Journal of Medical Genetics. Part B, Neuropsychiatric genetics 2009. vol:153B iss:3;812 -824.
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A serotonin transporter gene polymorphism predicts peripartum depressive symptoms in an at-risk psychiatric cohort.
Binder EB, Jeffrey Newport D, Zach EB, Smith AK, Deveau TC, Altshuler LL, Cohen LS, Stowe ZN, Cubells JF. Journal of Psychiatric Research. 2009; vol:44 iss:10;640-646.
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Effect of Childhood Trauma on Adult Depression and Neuroendocrine Function: Sex-Specific Moderation by CRH Receptor 1 Gene.
Heim C, Bradley B, Mletzko TC, Deveau TC, Musselman DL, Nemeroff CB, Ressler KJ, Binder EB. Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience. 3(2009):41-41.
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Association of polymorphisms in genes regulating the corticotropin-releasing factor system with antidepressant treatment response.
Binder EB, Owens MJ, Liu W, Deveau TC, Rush AJ, Trivedi MH, Fava M, Bradley B, Ressler KJ, Nemeroff CB. Archives of General Psychiatry. 67.4 (2010):369-379.
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Protective Effect of TNF-α p55 gene after Hemorrhage Stroke in Mice.
Deveau TC, Sun J, Chen D, Barnes AV, Li J, Yu SP, Wei L. EANS Proceedings. October, 2011. pp101-105. ISBN 978-88-7587-626-5.
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Regulatory Role of the JNK-STAT1/3 Signaling in Neuronal Differentiation of Cultured Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells.
Wei Z., Yu SP, Lee JH, Chen D, Taylor TM, Deveau TC, Yu Hoi AC, Wei L. 6/2014. DOI: 10.1007/s10571-014-0067-4.
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iPS Cell Transplantation Increases Regenerative and Functional Activities After Ischemic Stroke in Neonatal Rats.
Chau M., Deveau TC, Song M., Yu,S.P., Wei L. Stem Cells. DOI: 10.1002/stem.1802.
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Transplanting iPS Cells with SDF-1 Upregulation Increases Regeneration After Ischemic Stroke in Mice.
Chau M, Deveau TC, Song M, Chen D, Yu SP, Wei, L. Research article, in preparation.
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Intranasal Delivery of Bone Marrow Stem Cells Increases Neurogenesis and Angiogenesis after Ischemic Stroke in Mice.
Chau M, Deveau TC, Kim Y, Wei N, Choi K., Yu SP, Wei L. Research article, in preparation.
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Expression of the NMDA Receptor Subunit GluN3A (NR3A) in the Olfactory System and its Regulatory Role in Olfaction in the Adult Mouse.
Lee JH, Wei L, Deveau TC, Gu X, Yu SP. Brain Structure and Function. 2015 Sept 3. DOI: 10.1007/s00429-015-1099-3.
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FAK is Necessary for Induced-Pluripotent-Derived Neural Progenitor Cell Attachment and Migration.
Deveau TC, Yu SP, Wei L. Research article, in preparation.
Certificates and Awards
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CALI Award Winner (Legal Analytics)
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2015 Crawford W. Long Excellence in Research Award
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Emory University Department of Anesthesia
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1st Place, Art in Science – 2014 Emory University DSAC Symposium
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American Heart Association (AHA) Pre-doctoral Fellow (period of support 12/31/13-7/31/15)
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NIH T32 trainee - Emory University Neuroscience
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Institutional Training Grant (period of support 9/01/10-8/31/2011)
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1st Place, Visual Arts - 2011 Emory University Arts Showcase
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Winner, Scientific Merit - 2011 Emory University Arts in Science Competition
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Exhibited Artist (Photography), Marietta Cobb Museum of Art
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Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America (2000)