Chris Hart

PhD

Associate

Vancouver
[email protected]
604.640.4142

Chris is an associate in BLG’s Intellectual Property Group, specializing in drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the life sciences.

Chris has a wide range of technical expertise in physiology and pathophysiology, cell biology, genetics, and regenerative medicine.

Prior to becoming an associate, Chris was both a summer and an articled student at BLG’s Vancouver office. Before attending law school, Chris conducted doctoral research at the University of Manitoba in therapeutic strategies for promoting remyelination and repair after spinal cord injury or the onset of multiple sclerosis. Chris has authored and co-authored several scientific publications related to these topics.

Beyond Our Walls

Community Involvement

  • Co-president, treasurer and starting goaltender for the Legal Eagles hockey team – Peter A. Allard School of Law
  • Co-president and treasurer of the Allard Intellectual Property (IP) Club - Peter A. Allard School of Law
  • Fundraising coordinator for the Allard Women’s Caucus - Peter A. Allard School of Law
  • Student clinician at the Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (LSLAP) – Peter A. Allard School of Law
  • Volunteer with Legal Education Outreach – Peter A. Allard School of Law

Bar Admission & Education

  • British Columbia, 2024
  • JD, Peter A. Allard School of Law, UBC, 2023
  • PhD in Physiology and Pathophysiology, University of Manitoba, 2020
  • BSc in Genetics (Hons.), University of Manitoba, 2014