FBANC Mentorship Director:
Armbien Sabillo
Armbien Sabillo, Ph.D., J.D. (he/him) is a patent associate at Cooley LLP, where he provides strategic patent counseling for emerging and established biotechnology companies. Armbien’s practice includes preparation and prosecution of patent applications, strategic portfolio management, and intellectual property due diligence. His fields of expertise include developmental, molecular, and cell biology, covering technologies such as gene therapies, molecular diagnostics, and cell-based treatments.
Armbien earned his J.D. at Berkeley Law, his Ph.D. in Molecular & Cell Biology at UC Berkeley, and his B.S. in Physiology at San Francisco State University.
As a queer Pilipino immigrant, Armbien is passionate about serving his communities. He maintains a pro bono practice working on immigration and naturalization matters, and advises local lower-income inventors. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Community Resources for Science (CRS), a science education non-profit that provides free science lessons to schools in Oakland and the greater Bay Area.
Learn more about Armbien’s dedication to FBANC and his goals for FBANC’s 42nd year in his 2022 Candidate Statement.
Contact Armbien armbiensabillo@fbanc.org