Microbiology Expert Witnesses in Connecticut

This expert is experienced with fatality, catastrophic injury and personal injury cases. He holds multiple certifications in occupational safety & health and OSHA compliance. Expertise includes forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, fall protection, machine guarding, work zones, scaffolds, excavations. He specializes in applying OSHA General Industry regulations, OSHA Construction regulations, and safety-related national consensus standards to working conditions. He frequently performs health & safety and OSHA-related inspections, audits, and assessments. He specializes in conducting hazard analysis and recommends corrective actions to reduce or eliminate these hazards. He trains workers, management and senior management, and helps clients assess and improve their safety management systems. He is a frequent speaker at conferences and webinars.

This expert is certified in: CEM* Certified Emergency Manager by International Association of Emergency Managers. CPP* Certified Protection Professional by ASIS International (American Society for Industrial Security). CHS-V* Certified, Homeland Security-Level 5 by American Board/Certified Homeland Security. CBCP* Certified Business Continuity Professional by Disaster Recovery Institute International. CSI-ML: Certified Safety Instructor-Master Level by World Safety Organization. HSEEP* Homeland Security Exercise & Evaluation Program: Trained 24-Hour Practitioner by FEMA. CNTA: Certified in National Threat Analyst by American Board/Certified Homeland Security. IAC: Intelligence Analyst Certified by American Board of Intelligence Analysts. MOAB* Managing Violent & Aggressive Behavior Certified Trainer by MOAB International. CHSP* Certified Healthcare Safety Professional by Board of Certified Hazard Control Management. CHEP* Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional by Board of Certified Hazard Control Management. CSHM* Certified Safety & Health Manager by Institute for Safety and Health Management. CESCO: Certified Environmental and Safety Compliance Officer by National Registry of Environmental Professionals. CHCM* Certified Hazard Control Manager by Board of Certified Hazard Control Management. CFC* Certified Forensic Consultant by American College of Forensic Examiners International. CIPS* Certified Infrastructure Protection Specialist by National Registry of Environmental Professionals. CSSM* Certified in Security Supervision and Management by International Foundation of Protection Officers. CSC: Certified Security Consultant by International Association of Professional Security Consultants. CAS: Certified Anti-Terrorism Specialist by Anti-Terrorism Accreditation Board. TFCT3: Trained Field Controller, TOPOFF 3 by DHS. CERT: Community Emergency Response Team by FEMA. CHSEMR: Certified Homeland Security Emergency Medical Response by American Board/Certified Homeland Security. CMC* Certified Management Consultant by Institute of Management Consultants. *Board Certification

This highly experienced expert has spent over 45 years in maritime-focused education, work, and consulting. He studied at Metropolitan University in London, where obtained a Master of Foreign Going degree. The expert also completed many other nautical courses and served in roles ranging from Sub-Lieutenant to Commander with the Royal Naval Reserve. He was a Chief Officer with P&O Cruises and then a Captain with Princess Cruises on worldwide itineraries. From 1995 until 2001, the expert served as Princess Cruises' Vice President of Marine Operations, responsible for the safe and efficient operation of 10 cruise ships including what was then the largest passenger ship in the world. Since 2001, he has been actively consulting in the industry.

This expert is Professor of Epidemiology in the School of Public Health at the one of the Top Universities in the US. He received his MD degree from UC San Diego and his PhD from the University of Chicago. After serving as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Epidemiology at the prestigious University of Washington Public Health School, he was an Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Toronto before moving to his current position more than two decades ago. His research interests are in the areas of cancer etiology and prevention, as well as in epidemiological analytic and field methods, and in evaluation of causation. His major research projects include studies of diverse risk and genetic factors for ovarian, pancreatic, lung, bladder, liver, endometrial, esophageal and stomach cancers, as well as studies related to the use of hormonal medications, analgesics, and other drugs. He is Associate Editor of a National Cancer Publication, Editor of an International Cancer Publication, and a Member of the Board of Editors for the American Journal of Epidemiology. This expert has reviewed a number of legal cases involving several major drugs and other agents and postmarketing adverse effects, and has experience in depositions.

This expert has over 25 years of experience in pathology and laboratory medicine. She gained her MS in microbiology and MD from the University of Texas, San Antonio. She completed her residency in anatomic and clinical pathology and fellowship in surgical pathology at Mount Sinai Medical Center. This expert is board certified in anatomic and clinical pathology and is licensed as a laboratory director. Most recently she has been a clinical associate professor of pathology at a university in New York and a director of pathology and laboratories for three local hospitals. Currently she is the Director of clinical laboratories and associate director of pathology in a hospital that is part of a major New York health system.