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Biology expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including environmental biology, molecular biology, marine biology, genetics, and microbiology. Some of the most common specialties among biology expert witnesses also include evolutionary biology, cell biology, plant biology, animal behavior, and biochemistry. They have provided opinions on the effects of genetic disorders, environmental pollution, disease transmission, biological diversity, and cellular processes.

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Dr Cheryl Lyn WalkerView profile

ID: 710994

Dr. Cheryl Walker, PhD

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Texas

Dr. Cheryl Walker has over 30 years of experience in the field of Environmental Health. She earned her B.A. in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology from the University of Colorado and her Ph.D. in Cell Biology from the University of Texas Health Science Center, Southwestern Medical School. After completing her postgraduate training at the National Institute of Environmental Health...

Pediatrics & Genetics Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatrics & Genetics Expert Witness

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Wisconsin

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...

Michael A. Marletta, PhDView profile

ID: 43831

Dr. Michael Marletta, PhD

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California

Dr. Michael Marletta has over 35 years of experience in Chemistry and Cell and Molecular Biology. He earned his BA in Biology and Chemistry from the State University of New York Fredonia and his PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of California San Francisco. He then went on to train as an NIH Postdoctoral Fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Formerly, this expert...

Genetics and Pediatrics Expert WitnessView profile

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Genetics and Pediatrics Expert Witness

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California

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...

Nancy Pulane Keller, PhDView profile

ID: 406534

Dr. Nancy Keller, PhD

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Wisconsin

Dr. Nancy P. Keller has 32 years of experience in Plant Pathology and Microbiology. She earned her BS in Biological Sciences from Pennsylvania State University and her MS and Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from Cornell University. She then went on to do Postdoctoral Training at the United States Department of Agriculture. Formerly, she served as an Assistant and then Associate Professor at Texas A&M...

Forensic Chemistry & Substance Analysis Expert WitnessView profile

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Forensic Chemistry & Substance Analysis Expert Witness

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Indiana

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...

Dr Kenneth Steven KorachView profile

ID: 179479

Dr. Kenneth Korach, PhD

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North Carolina

Dr. Kenneth S. Korach has 54 years of experience in the field of Toxicology. He earned his BS in Biology from Augusta University and his PhD in Endocrinology from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. He completed his research fellowship in Reproductive Medicine from Harvard Medical School. Formerly, this expert served​ as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Molecular...

Genetic Counseling Expert WitnessView profile

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Genetic Counseling Expert Witness

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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...

James Stewart Blachly, MDView profile

ID: 41005

Dr. James Blachly, MD

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Ohio

Dr. James S. Blachly has 9 years of experience in the fields of Hematology and Medical Oncology. He earned his BA in Mathematics from the University of Arkansas and his MD from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. After completing an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at UAMS Medical Center, he went on to complete a fellowship in Hematology and Oncology...

Weed Science and Precision Agriculture Expert WitnessView profile

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Weed Science and Precision Agriculture Expert Witness

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Florida

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...

Steven Gerard Kernie, MDView profile

ID: 699127

Dr. Steven Kernie, MD

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New York

Dr. Steven G. Kernie has 24 years of experience in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. He earned his BA in Human Biology from Stanford University and his MD from the University of Washington School of Medicine. He completed an internship and a residency in Pediatrics and a fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care at Children's Medical Center Dallas. Today, this expert is board certified in Critical...

Clinical Science Expert WitnessView profile

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Clinical Science Expert Witness

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Ohio

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...

Ann Michelle Morrison, ScDView profile

ID: 6450019

Dr. Ann Morrison, ScD

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Massachusetts

Dr. Ann M. Morrison has 25 years of experience in the field of Environmental Health Sciences. She earned her BS in Biology from Rhodes College, her MS in Environmental Health Sciences from Harvard University, and her ScD in Environmental Health Sciences from Harvard University. She received additional training in Environmental Toxicology at both Harvard University’s School of Public Health and...

Food and Drug Expert WitnessView profile

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Food and Drug Expert Witness

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New York

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.

Dr Aaron EdgingtonView profile

ID: 7652611

Dr. Aaron Edgington, Ph.D.

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Washington

Dr Aaron Edgington has specialized experience in the fields of Agriculture & Life Sciences: Biology, Environmental: Toxicology. They earned their PhD in Environmental Toxicology from Clemson University, BS in Environmental Science from Western Washington University. Formerly, they held roles such as Senior Scientist at Pacific EcoRisk. Currently, they work as a Senior Scientist at Exponent,...

Laboratory and Chemical Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Laboratory and Chemical Safety Expert Witness

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Massachusetts

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...

Dr Charles Andrew MenzieView profile

ID: 5984157

Dr. Charles Menzie, PhD

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Florida

Dr. Charles Menzie has 52 years of experience in the field of Ecological and Biological Sciences. He earned his B.S. in Biology from Manhattan College and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Biology from City University of New York. Formerly, he was a Lecturer at Boston University and the University of Massachusetts Lowell and the Principal and President at Menzie-Cura & Associates, Inc. Currently, he serves...

Genetics and Developmental Biology Expert WitnessView profile

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Genetics and Developmental Biology Expert Witness

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Ohio

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...

Dr Heather Beaupre PatisaulView profile

ID: 672649

Dr. Heather Patisaul, PhD

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North Carolina

Dr. Heather B. Patisaul has 17 years of experience in Biology. She earned her BS in Zoology from the University of Florida, and her PhD in Neurobiology and Neuroscience from Emory University. Formerly, this expert served as an Associate Professor of the Department of Biological Sciences at North Carolina State University. Currently, this expert is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of...

Pulmonology Expert WitnessView profile

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Pulmonology Expert Witness

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California

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...

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Biology Expert Witness FAQs

A biology expert witness provides scientific analysis and testimony in cases involving biological evidence. They can clarify complex biological concepts to the court.

Biology expert witnesses are often needed in medical malpractice, environmental litigation, patent disputes, criminal cases involving DNA evidence, and more.

Subspecialties include genetics, microbiology, botany, zoology, biochemistry, molecular biology, ecology, and evolutionary biology among others.

These experts can interpret genetic data, explain how genetic disorders occur, or validate DNA testing methods and results for the court.

In environmental cases, a biology expert can provide insight on ecosystem impacts, species endangerment, pollution effects on wildlife and plant life.

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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