Biology Expert Witnesses

This highly qualified expert obtained his BA from UCSD. He then went on to complete an MD and PhD at UCSD. He completed a residency in Pediatrics at North Carolina Memorial Hospital and a fellowship in Human Genetics and Pediatrics at Yale University. He is a member of numerous professional societies such as the American Society of Human Genetics and the Society for The Study of Inborn Errors of Metabolism. He is a reviewer for multiple professional journals such as Pediatric Research and Journal of Pediatrics. Currently, he is a staff pediatrician at 3 children's hospitals and a professor of pediatrics and medical genetics at a major medical university.

This expert was Clinical Chief and Division Director of the Division of Medical Genetics at his university. He also was Assistant Dean for CME at a highly regarded university medical school and Medical Director of CME at a major Children's Hospital in San Diego. He is co-investigator for a regenerative medicine/tissue collection institute for Neurodevelopmental Disorders and is an investigator with a lab studying Neurodevelopmental Genetics at a university. One of his clinical and research interests is rare diseases and neurogenetics.

This highly-qualified expert has nearly 20 years of experience in the field of forensic chemistry, with his work focusing on the analysis of alcohol, tobacco, controlled substances, and trace evidence such as fire debris, explosives, fibers, paint, and glass. He received his BA in chemistry from Gustavus Adolphus College before earning both his MS in criminal justice and his PhD in analytical chemistry from Michigan State University. He actively participates in continuing education to stay up to date on the latest practices in the field. This expert is active in his field as a member of the American Chemical Society, the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, and the Council of Forensic Science Educators. He is also highly involved in research, serving as the principal investigator for over 10 grant-funded forensic chemistry studies. He has authored numerous publications, serves as a peer reviewer for several chemistry journals, and frequently presents as an invited lecturer at conferences. He has formerly served as a forensic chemist for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, as well as an assistant professor of chemistry and chemical biology and the graduate coordinator of the forensic and investigative sciences program at Indiana University. Currently, this expert serves as the associate director of forensic and investigative sciences, as well as an associate professor of chemistry and chemical biology, at a distinguished university in Indiana.

This qualified expert is a leading member in the field of genetic counseling. She earned her BS in human biology from Indiana University and her MS in genetic counseling from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She is a board certified and licensed genetic counselor in 7 states including Tennessee, Illinois, Utah, Ohio, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Virginia. She is very active in her field as a member and diplomate of the American Board of Genetic Counseling and holds full membership at the National Society of Genetic Counselors. In addition, this expert has published 4 peer-reviewed articles and has presented her work on over 20 occasions. Formerly, this expert worked as an oncology genetic counselor at the University Genetics Oncology Clinic at the University of Tennessee Medical Center before moving to Arkansas and working as the genetic services coordinator and oncology genetic counselor at the Highlands Oncology Group. She also was a clinical instructor of the genetic counseling program at the University of Arkansas. Currently, this expert is a guest lecturer at a university in Arkansas, and works in telehealth for two genetic counseling companies and while also providing services to multiple insurance companies. She is also the founder and genetic counselor for the first genetic counseling practice in South-Central and Southern Illinois.

This highly-qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in the field of agriculture, specializing in weed science, precision agriculture, and pest management in horticultural crops. He earned his BS in biology and his MS in plant sciences from Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia before earning his PhD in plant sciences from the University of Manitoba. He is active in his field as a member of several professional organizations, including the International Society of Precision Agriculture and the International Weed Science Society, and as a highly-published scientific researcher. He formerly served as a research horticulturalist for the USDA-ARS and as an associate professor at Nova Scotia Agriculture College. Currently, this expert works at a university in Florida, where he serves as an associate professor and the associate center director of a plant science research center.

She focuses on the clinical aspects of science, but also on quality and patient safety, which makes her a perfect fit for this case. She is a member of numerous institutional, national, and international professional societies, and has created societies as well. She has been published in medical journals and books over 60 times and holds editorial position for many medical journals. She’s presented to her peers and students over 75 times, and has research completed and ongoing. She’s also won many honors and awards such as her college of medicine’s Excellence in Teaching Award for the Department of Surgery. She does predominantly thoracic work and is very familiar with this issue and complication.

This qualified expert has been involved in the field of medical technologies for over forty years and is experienced with matters concerning FDA compliance on which he has authored several articles and papers and given talks on FDA compliance worldwide. He is also the vice president of a private medical technologies firm, making him intimately qualified to comment on the case at hand.

This expert has over 40 years of experience in laboratory safety with over 30 years of serving as litigation support for school science accidents. Previously the Chairman for the Division of Chemical Health and Safety at the American Chemical Society, he has authored guidelines for laboratory safety, which have been distributed worldwide. He currently serves as President and CEO of a major laboratory safety firm.

This highly qualified expert currently serves as Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Affiliate Faculty of the Molecular Genetics Department at a major medical university. In addition to a Ph.D. in Cell Biology from Duke University Medical Center, he received a B.S. in Physiology and Neurobiology and a M.S. in Developmental Neurobiology from the University of Maryland. A member of both the Society for Developmental Biology and the American Society for Human Genetics, he has authored several publications on developmental biology. He has over 15 years of experience in the genetics of congenital defects.

This highly qualified and triple board certified pulmonologist earned his MD at the University of Minnesota. He completed an internship and residency training in internal medicine at the University Colorado, in addition to fellowship training in pulmonology and critical care at the University of California, San Francisco. This expert has received numerous awards for his academic and clinical work and is a member of the American Thoracic Society. He has authored 70+ articles and serves as an editor and reviewer for a number of peer reviewed journals. Currently, this expert is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Pulmonary Consult Service and Director of the Interstitial Lung Disease Program at a top ranking university as well as an attending pulmonologist at a university affiliated hospital.

This board certified general surgeon has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Fellowship trained at one of the nation's top hospitals, this expert is both a General Surgeon, Surgical Intensivist and an Associate Professor of Surgery, making her highly qualified to review the standard of care provided to the plaintiff.

This expert has over 18 years of experience as a physical therapist. He received two B.S. degrees from Langston University in Biology and Physical Therapy, respectively. He also received a M.S. in Orthopedics from Texas Woman's University and a D.P.T. in Physical Therapy from Simmons College. He previously served as the Lead Physical Therapist at Michael E. Debakey Veteran Affairs Medical Center. In addition to serving as a Physical Therapist and Medical Officer for the United States Army Reserves, he currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer for a physical therapy and wellness center where he manages a team of 11 employees/therapists. He also manages a medical staffing company that employs approximately over 500 therapists.

This highly qualified expert has over 30 years of combined academic and field experience in Cytogenetics. She holds a master's degree in biology and a doctoral degree in human genetics, from highly respected institutions. She is a member of various genetics professional societies including the American Society of Human Genetics. She has been invited to lecture on topics such as Chromosome Translocation and is published in respected journals such as "Genes, Chromosomes, and Cancer". She earned her BA at Reed College, M.S. in Population Biology at Stanford University, and PhD in Human Genetics at the University of Maryland at Baltimore.

This board certified family medicine practitioner earned his BA and MD from the University of Missouri at Kansas City. He belongs to a number of prestigious medical societies, including the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Association of Medical Review Officers, and the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. This expert is also a supremely experienced medical examiner, having performed more than 30,000 DOT exams since 2009. He is currently a physician and medical director in private practice servicing a nationwide trucking company.

This qualified expert of Electron Microscopy obtained his B.Sc cum laude from Kent State University, his M.Sc from Southeastern Louisiana University, and his Ph.D from Saint Louis University. He is a member of the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists, and has 50+ Publications on Electron Microscopy. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Animal Physiology at a University in the Midwest. This expert has extensive experience in research on the reproductive biology of amphibians and reptiles. Such research includes primarily urogenital morphology of salamanders and squamates, but also includes projects on sperm morphology/physiology, morphology of secondary sexual characteristics, evolution of reproductive cycles, and the odd morphological inquiry into fishes. He was mentored by renowned herpetologists Robert D. Aldridge (Ph.D. advisor, Saint Louis University) and David M. Sever (M.Sc. advisor, Southeastern Louisiana University) during his career as a graduate student. He is currently an Associate Professor at a major university in the Department of Biology.

This highly qualified expert has over 35 years of experience in the field of entomology. He received his BS in entomology from the University of Idaho before pursuing his MS in entomology at Purdue University. After completing his Master’s program, he earned his PhD in biology at Utah State University. This expert is a board-certified entomologist, specializing in insect and mite pests, including wood-boring beetles in structures, pests in stored food, agricultural insect pests, scabies, mites, and bee stings. He is active in his field as a member of several entomological associations, including the Association of Applied Insect Ecologists and the Entomological Society of America. He is also highly involved in entomological research, having authored numerous publications and spoken at many entomology conferences. He has received multiple awards for his work throughout his career. His former positions include professor of crop science at Cal Poly, department head of crop science and dairy science at Cal Poly, and executive director of the agricultural research institute at California State University. Currently, this expert serves as professor emeritus of horticulture and crop science at a distinguished university in Southern California.

This highly-qualified expert has extensive experience as a forensic entomologist. She received her BS in plant protection sciences from CalPoly before earning her MS in organismal biology from San Jose State University and her PhD in entomology from Texas A&M University. This expert is board-certified in forensic entomology and is active in her field as a member of several organizations, including the Wildlife Forensics Consensus Body and the North American Forensic Entomology Association. She is also highly involved in research, having participated as a researcher in several entomology laboratories and presented at multiple conferences throughout her career. She has formerly served as a research associate in investigative and entomological sciences and an assistant lecturer in entomology and forensic investigative sciences at Texas A&M University, as well as a lecturer in natural sciences at Blinn College and an adjunct professor for the University of Florida. Currently, this expert serves as an instructional assistant professor for a major university in Texas and a forensic entomologist for a prominent Florida university.

This highly-qualified expert is currently located in Texas and has over 35 years of experience in the fields of chemistry, biology, and environmental science. He earned his BS in zoology and chemistry from Texas A&M University and his PhD in microbiology and biochemistry from the University of Texas at Austin. This expert is highly active as a member of the Oregon Graduate Institute Environmental Engineering Program and has published over a dozen articles in his field. Formerly, he served as an environmental technical consultant at Anura Technologies, and an instructor in chemistry and microbiology at the Lake Washington Technical College and The University of Texas. He was also a teaching assistant in organic chemistry and biology at Lamar University, a manager at Texas Commission of Environmental Quality and MFC Tech, and a senior technical consultant at HTE Solutions. Currently, he is the technical director at a chemistry and environmental science forensic firm.