Microbiology Expert Witnesses

Denver, Colorado

Pharmaceutical Research, Infectious Diseases - Molecular biology, Microbiology, Science, Scientific research, Life Sciences, Drug development, Medicine, Literature review, Bacteria, Fungus, Medical chart review, Data analysis, Scientific advisor, Medical scientist, Biotech, Startup, Biomedical, infection

Education M.D. - University of Colorado School of Medicine Ph.D. - Molecular Biology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus B.A. - Summa cum laude Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado Boulder Awards Catalyst Awardee, National Academy of Medicine, Healthy Longevity Global Competition Molecular Pathogenesis of Infectious Diseases National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases T32 Awardee Sobel Scholar, American Society for Investigative Pathology Howard Hughes Medical Institute Undergraduate Research Awardee I have spent the past 15 years immersed in science and medicine, building expertise across both research and clinical disciplines. Throughout my training, I developed the ability to analyze complex subjects and translate them into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences. I take pride in making technical material accessible and useful, helping clients understand and apply complex information with confidence. My consulting career began as a scie...

Atlanta, Georgia

Laser Surgery, Ophthalmology - LASIK surgery, PRK surgery, general ophthalmology, corneal surgery/diseases, microbiology

In practice 28 years/ Board-Certified/re-certified Over 30,000 primary LASIK/PRK surgeries Cornea and LASIK fellowship trained M.S. in ocular microbiology/eye/contact lens-related infections Dr. Manuel Chaknis is a board-certified ophthalmologist with over 30 years’ eye experience. He has diverse experiences in group and solo private practices and corporate ophthalmology, encompassing general ophthalmology, LASIK and PRK surgeries, corneal diseases and surgery, cataracts, and glaucoma management. He has recently joined the attending faculty of the Dept. of Ophthalmology at Emory University in Atlanta. Dr. Chaknis is an honors graduate of the University of Chicago, attending the College as one of eight academic/athlete scholars in his class. He was elected to Sigma XI scientific society and received research grants for his work at the Eye Research Labs, under the auspices of Drs. Ramesh and Brenda Tripathi. As a graduate student at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Dr. Chaknis c...

East Lansing, Michigan

Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering - Groundwater, Wastewater, Remediation, Bioremediation, Modeling, Stormwater, Hydrogeology, Hydrology, Geotechnical, Microbiology, Contamination, Geochemistry, Construction, Demolition, Home Inspection

Dr. TImothy Mayotte is President and CEO of Mayotte Design & Engineering, PC, a civil and environmental engineering design firm based in East Lansing, Michigan. Since 2003, MD&E has proved itself a highly responsive design, advocate and risk management partner for clients in the energy, automotive, commercial printing, textile, pharmaceutical, chemical, real estate, and legal industries. MD&E offers a variety of services, specializing in the design and engineering of treatment solutions for wastewater, groundwater, stormwater and contaminated soil, sediment and air. Dr. Mayotte has assisted clientele across globe, having completed projects in: Alabama; Arizona; California; Colorado; Connecticut; Illinois; Indiana; Iowa; Kansas, Massachusetts; Michigan; Missouri, Mississippi; Nevada; New Jersey; New York; Ohio; Oregon; Tennessee; Texas; Vermont; Virginia; West Virginia; Washington, Wisconsin; Wyoming; British Columbia; Ontario; Quebec; Brazil; China; Czech Republic; Italy; and Mex...

Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania

Infectious Diseases, Intellectual Property - COVID-19, Vaccine Compliance, Vaccine Mandate, SARS-CoV-2, Patent Law, Virus, Virology, Virus, Immunology, Microbiology, Bacteriology, Food Poisoning, Intellectual Property, Workplace Infections, HIV, AIDS, Bacteria, Sexually Transmitted

Michael Sulzinski, PhD, LLC has been providing expert witness services in Infectious Disease since 2003. Recent work includes COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and Compliance, COVID-19 infection, and analysis of PCR data for pathogen detection.. His expertise includes Microbiology, Virology, Bacteriology; with expert experience in Food poisoning and food intoxication, STIs, HIV/AIDS, employment and environmental infectious diseases. He holds a Certificate in Intellectual Property Law from the University of New Hampshire School of Law, and offers services supporting intellectual property law, including U.S. Patent applications and Inter Partes Reviews for patent topics related to Infectious Disease. Dr. Sulzinski is Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Geisinger College of Health Sciences, Scranton, PA. He is Professor Emeritus in the Program of Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology at The University of Scranton (PA). Dr. Sulzinsk...

Houston, Texas

Toxicology, Infectious Diseases - Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology, Immunology, Lung Physiology, Food Testing, Laboratory Sciences, Food Safety, Drug Exposure, Alcohol Exposure, Food Contaminants, Respiratory Diseases, Airborne Viruses, Environmental, Microbiology

Dr. Scott Drouin is a principal toxicology consultant with over 25 years of experience in Toxicology, Immunology, Lung Physiology, infectious disease, food testing, and laboratory sciences. Dr. Drouin leads cases involving exposure to drugs, alcohol, and contaminants in food; as well as human exposure to environmental substances; and employs toxicological principles to corroborate medical facts documented in exposure cases against known health endpoints to substantiate allegations and determine alternative causation. Dr. Drouin specializes in cases investigating respiratory diseases. Specifically, those related to airborne exposure to environmental substances including viruses (COVID-19), bacteria, mold, chemicals, asbestos, and carcinogens. His specialty lies in assessing the risk of developing respiratory illnesses, pneumonia, environmental allergies, asthma, and lung diseases from exposures to such environmental contaminants. Furthermore, Dr. Drouin can evaluate clinical test...