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TAMERA WEISSER
Tamera Weisser is of counsel at Jones Day. She holds a degree in molecular biology
from the University of Wisconsin, a Ph.D in immunology and virology from the University
of Massachusetts Medical School and a Juris Doctor degree from the Georgetown
University Law Center. Her successful legal practice at Jones Day includes both
domestic and foreign patent portfolio development, management and enforcement in
all areas of biotechnology. On behalf of MedImune (AstraZeneca), Weisser managed
the patent portfolio and strategy concerning the infant RSV therapy, Synagis, a $500
million-a-year drug. She conducts due diligence of patent portfolios for potential investors,
acquirers and licensees, such as venture capital firms or pharmaceutical companies.
Before pursuing her legal career, Tamera was a research scientist, studying
infant immunity and developing novel vaccines. She has published numerous scientific
papers and book chapters related to her research. She has a strong commitment
to advancing the status of women in law and science. She is an active member of the
Lawyers Club of San Diego, which is a bar association with over 1,000 members who
share the goal of advancing the status of women in law and society. She recently received
the 2012 Athena San Diego Pinnacle Award in recognition of her active involvement
and significant contributions.
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BRAD WERDICK
Brad Werdick is director of physical planning for UC San Diego.
UC San Diego’s economic impact on San Diego is estimated to be
in the billions of dollars. With over 3 million square feet of development
in housing, research, instruction, and health care facilities
over the past four years, UCSD continues to be a major contributor
to San Diego’s overall economic health. Werdick is at the center
of UC San Diego’s construction expansion, directing $1.8
billion in current projects, a task that requires skilled and thoughtful
oversight and planning. He has served as director of physical
planning since 2008, and in this role is responsible for the creation
and implementation of campus physical development plans for all
of the university’s properties, including the La Jolla campus,
Scripps Institute of Oceanography,
Hillcrest Medical Center, Marfac
Facility and Elliott Field Station.
Werdick oversees procurement of
coastal development permits from
the California Coastal Commission
for projects within the coastal
zone, which includes approximately
half of the 1,200-acre La
Jolla campus. He volunteers for
causes such as the Surfrider Foundation,
frequently serves as a guest
lecturer in urban studies and planning
courses and serves as a mentor
to undergraduate students. He
is a graduate of UC San Diego.