Vaccine Expert Witnesses

DNA, Laboratories & Testing - Forensic Science, Pharmaceutical Research, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Bacteria, Infection, DNA, Biological Engineering, Testing and Laboratories, Infectious Disease research, Laboratory, Vaccine, Vaccine development

Dr. Byrd is an scientific executive and former senior military officer with significant civil and criminal legal consulting experience including deposition and trial testimony. He has held multiple scientific lead positions including Director of Biosciences at the Army Research Laboratory and Lead Scientific Advisor to the Chief of Staff of the Army and has extensive expertise in biotechnology, chemistry, and life science research processes. . He has also worked as a professor of chemistry, biochemistry, and biology and has collaborated in research efforts with federal, academic, and industry partners such as DARPA, DHS, FBI, MIT, UCSB, and MedImmune, among others. His areas of expertise include: ➢ Bioengineering ➢ Biochemistry ➢ Forensic Science ➢ Microbiology ➢ DNA and Nucleic Acids ➢ Vaccine Development ➢ Research and Development ➢ Biotechnology ➢ Pharmaceutical Development ➢ Bacteria and infection ➢ Laboratory documentation and research review

Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine - COVID 19, HIV, AIDS, surgical infections, necrotizing fasciitis, prosthetic joint infection, diabetic foot infection, bacteremia, endocarditis, urinary tract infection, prostatitis, cellulitis, wound, vaccine, Lyme disease, antibiotics, fungal infections, bacterial infections, travel medicine.

I am a board certified infectious diseases physician and internist in active clinical practice in central New Jersey for 22 years. I have had the privilege of being retained for independent medical evaluations in a variety of cases. The goals of these examinations have included evaluating the merits of a case for trial, evaluating insurer’s liability, workman’s compensation and medical malpractice. Diagnoses involved in these matters have included COVID-19 infection, diabetic foot infection leading to limb loss, surgical site infections, necrotizing fasciitis, cellulitis, and many others. I have the ability to breakdown complex medical jargon and make it understandable. I am willing to provide redacted reports.

Dermatology, Allergy & Immunology - Dermatology, skin cancer, melanoma, eczema, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, allergy, allergic reaction, stevens johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, vaccine, moles, rash, hives, anaphylaxis, allergy shots, allergy testing, asthma, occupational asthma, environmental allergy.

Dr. Serota is considered a national expert on dermatologic and allergic/asthma topics. He lectures nationally and has published numerous articles in his areas of expertise. He has served as an expert witness on cases ranging from asthma, allergies, occupational issues/exposures as well as skin conditions and skin cancers. He graduated medical school at the age of 23. He has the unique distinction of being triple board certified in dermatology, allergy/asthma/immunology and pediatrics. He is licensed to practice medicine in 25 states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, IA, ID, IL, KS, LA, MO, MS, MT, NE, NH, NY, NV, SD, TX, UT, WA, WI, WV, WY. He is willing to travel as necessary.