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El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Teacher feature: Science teacher Renee Fallon’s patent portfolio

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The next time you visit a store and see nicotine patches on the shelves, you may want to thank AP Biology teacher Renee Fallon for helping to make them a reality.Fallon worked as a researcher for several biotechnology companies, dedicating most of her time to studying drug delivery systems and eventually amassing seven patents over two decades.The inventions include a stick-on patch that delivers timed doses of heart medication and a method to mass-produce liposomes.

Fallon’s background as a researcher continues to inspire her and affect her teaching style.

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