Genetics Expert Witnesses in Illinois
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Dr. Barbara Burton, MD, FACMG
Florida
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Illinois
Dr. Barbara K. Burton has 47 years of experience in the fields of Pediatrics, Clinical Genetics, and Clinical Biochemical Genetics. She earned her BS in Medical Education from Northwestern University and her MD from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. After completing her residency in Pediatrics at Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, she went on to complete a...
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Genetic Counseling Expert Witness
Illinois
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...
Genetics Expert Witness FAQs
A genetics expert witness provides specialized knowledge in court cases, helping to clarify complex genetic concepts, interpret genetic test results, and provide opinions on genetic disorders or conditions.
Genetics expert witnesses are often involved in medical malpractice cases, patent disputes over genetic technologies, personal injury claims related to genetic disorders, and criminal cases involving DNA evidence.
Yes. Genetics experts have deep knowledge of rare genetic disorders and can provide valuable insights into diagnosis, treatment options, and potential outcomes in such cases.
In patent litigation involving genetic technologies or biotech inventions, a genetics expert can explain the science behind the technology and assess its uniqueness and validity.
Yes. Subspecialties include molecular genetics, cytogenetics, biochemical genetics, and clinical genetics. The choice of expert depends on the specifics of the case.
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