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Forrest , Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust , Toxicology/Pharmacology, Update
Born: Glasgow, 5th July 1947<P> Education: University of Edinburgh 1966 – 1973<P> University of Wales (Cardiff Law School) 1991 – 1993 (part time) Qualifications: BSc (Hons), Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology, 1970 MB, ChB, Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery 1973 DObstRCOG, (Diploma in Obstetrics of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) 1975MRCP(UK), Member of the Royal College's of Physicians of the United Kingdom, 1977 Joint Committee Certificate in Contraception and Family Planning, 1978 DCB Diploma in Clinical Biochemistry, 1979 MRCPath Member of the Royal College of Pathologists, 1980 FRSC, CChem Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, Chartered Chemist, 1983 FRCP Edin Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, 1989 Registered Analytical Chemist, Royal Society of Chemistry, 1991 FRCPath Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists, 1992FRCP Lond Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London , 1992 LLM Master of Laws, 1993 Registered Toxicologist - Institute of Biology & British Toxicology Society, 1994 Eurotox European Registered Toxicologist, 1997 European Clinical Chemist, 2000 RFP Registered Forensic Practitioner (2003)CSci Chartered Scientist 2004 Current Appointments: Professor of Forensic Chemsitry, University of SheffieldConsultant in Clinical Chemistry & Forensic Toxicology, Royal Hallamshire HospitalAssistant Deputy Coroner, South Yorkshire (West)Consultant, National Crime and Operations Faculty, Bramshill UK Selected Publications: · L Prescott, R W Newton, CP Swainson, N Wright, A R W FORREST, H Matthew "Successful Treatment of Paracetamol Overdose with Cysteamine" Lancet (1974) 1, 588-592· A R W FORREST "The Estimation of Widmark's Factor" Journal of The Forensic Science Society, 26 (1986) 249-252· A R W FORREST "Obtaining Samples at post mortem examinations for toxicological and biochemical analyses." Journal of Clinical Pathology 1993; 46: 292-296.· JC Clark, CM Milroy & ARW FORREST “Deaths from methadone use”. Journal of Clinical Forensic Medicine.(1995) 2,143-144· A R W FORREST "Nurses who systematically harm their patients". Medical Law International 1995; 1:4; 114-121· A R W FORREST “Ethical aspects of workplace screening for drugs of abuse”. Journal of Medical Ethics. (1997);23:12-17· Galloway JH, Ashford M, Marsh ID, Holden M, FORREST ARW. A method for the confirmation and identification of drugs of misuse in urine using solid phase extraction and gas-liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry. Journal of Clinical Pathology 1998; 51(4): 326-329.· KL Jansen, ARW FORREST. Toxic effect of MDMA on brain serotonin neurons. Lancet 1999;353(9160):1270-1· Carter, N., Rutty, G.N., Milroy, C.M. and Forrest, A.R.W., Deaths associated with MBDB misuse. Int J Legal Med, 2000. 113(3): p. 168-170. · Forrest, A.R.W., Guidelines are needed if drug testing of those arrested by the police becomes compulsory. British Medical Journal, 2000. 320(7226): p. 56-57.· Milroy, C.M. and Forrest, A.R.W., Methadone deaths: a toxicological analysis. Journal of Clinical Pathology, 2000. 53(4): p. 277-281.· Forrest ARW. The use of material from the dead in forensic science research: is it lawful and is it ethical? Science & Justice 2001; 41:1.· Forrest ARW. Justice in a goldfish bowl. Science & Justice 2002; 42:133-4.· Forrest ARW. Sally Clark- A lesson for us all. Science & Justice 2003; 43(2):63-4· C.E. Crookes; M.C. Faulds; A.R.W. Forrest; J.H. Galloway. A Reference Range for Endogenous Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate in Urine by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry. Journal of Analytical Toxicology 2004;28:644-649 Research Interests: Within medicine, the methodology of the investigation of fatal drug overdoses. Within law, issues relating to the medico-legal investigation of sudden, unexpected, death, the ownership of body fluids and scientific evidence. The investigation of health care workers who deliberately kill their patients. Crimes involving witchcraft and religious ritual, drug and alcohol impaired driving. Professional Associations include: Member of Council & President Elect Forensic Science SocietyPast President, South Yorkshire Medico-legal SocietyMember Canon Law Society, Member Selden Society, Member Ecclesiastical Law SocietyMember American Academy of Forensic Sciences, member Clandestine Laboratory Investigating Chemists (CLIC),Member Society of Forensic Toxicologists, Member London Toxicology Group.
Evidence given in Courts throughout the UK, England, Scotland, Wales, Isle of Man, Jersey, Gurnsey, Northern Ireland. Magistrates Courts, Coroners Courts, High Court, Court of Appeal.
A US lawyer who has used me is William Head mailto:wchead@absolutely-not-guilty.com
Lantz , Rocky Mountain Instrumental Laboratories , Toxicology/Pharmacology, Update
Expert in toxicology, pharmacology, gunshot residue analysis. BS, University of Michigan; M.T.(ASCP) Charity Hospital of New Orleans; Ph.D. Michigan State University. In practice with Dr. Patricia Sulik and Dr. Wanda Marley.
I have been qualified in the majority of state and county courts in Colorado. I also have been qualitified in most other states and in Federal and military courts and have testified before the US Sentencing Commission.
Semenoff , Industrial Training & Design Ltd. , Forensic Technologist, Update
Factory-authorized Intoxilyzer Instructor and author of <a href="http://www.itd2.com/batman.htm">"Intoxilyzer Breath Alcohol Testing - Professional Edition"</a>. Capable of assessing the efficacy of breath testing procedures in comparison with standard or recommended practices. <P> CV available upon request. Synopsis: <P> * 18 years as a municipal police officer with assignments in Patrol, Traffic, Community Services, Planning & Research and assignment as a Violent Crimes Analyst (ViCLAS). <P> * Qualified Technician on Breathalyzer Models 900/900A, Intoxilyzer Models 5000C, 5000EN, 200, 300, 400, S-D2, S-D5. More than 900 documented evidentiary tests for court purposes. <P> * CMI-certified Intoxilyzer Breath Alcohol Technician Instructor # 17154. <P> * Advanced Certificate in Police Studies - Canadian Police College. <P> * Bachelor of Arts Degree - University of Saskatchewan <P> * Emergency Medical Technician <P> * Author of journal article on breath testing in refereed medical journal - "CHEST", 1990. <P> * Numerous other journal artilces and publications with a focus on Occupational Health & Safety matters. <P> * TO DOWNLOAD CURRICULUM VITAE, go to http://www.itd2.com/keynote.htm
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Krishnan , - , Toxicology/Pharmacology, Update
In the area of Alcohol Toxicology, Dr. Krishnan’s practice includes all aspects of alcohol in criminal (and civil) cases involving ‘driving while impaired by alcohol’ and ‘driving with over 80 mg of alcohol per 100 mL of blood’ charges. Dr. Krishnan has given expert evidence numerous times in i) The absorption, distribution and elimination of alcohol in humans and the calculation of blood alcohol concentration in a given drinking scenario. ii) Effects of alcohol in humans including impairment of driving ability. iii) Effects of alcohol on individual subjects using controlled testing in his laboratory. iv) The operation, accuracy and quality control of breathe testing instruments such as Breathalyzers and Intoxilyzers as well as roadside screening devices. Dr. Krishnan has given expert forensic evidence in many other areas of forensic sciences in Canada, U.S.A and other overseas courts involving many serious crimes involving gunshots and homicide. He has also given evidence in automobile accident cases, arson and other toxicological cases involving poisons. Dr. Krishnan has published about 200 scientific papers in forensic science, medicine, toxicology and other subjects. He has been a Professor at the University of Toronto for many years, Scientific Director at the Toronto General Hospital, Consultant to the United Nations and a Scientist at the Centre of Forensic Sciences, Toronto. His scientific practice covers nearly forty years.
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Zettl , Forensic Consultants, Inc. , Forensic Technologist, Update
J. ROBERT ZETTL, BS, MPA, DABFE Mr. Zettl received his undergraduate degree from Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas and his Masters in Public Administration from the University of Colorado. Mr. Zettl has been actively employed in the field of forensic science for over 35 years, specifically in areas related to alcohol and drug analytical procedures, laboratory and instrument Quality Assurance, use and reliability of SFST’s to determine impairment and the precision and accuracy of procedures used for blood, urine and breath alcohol testing. Mr. Zettl is a Diplomat of the American Board of Forensic Examiners, a Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Member of the Society of Forensic Toxicologists, belongs to and active in numerous other national and international forensic science organizations and has provided forensic information at many symposiums and lectured at numerous forums on the issues related to alcohol testing procedures and protocols. Mr. Zettl has appeared in thousands of court cases where the issues were the impairing effects of alcohol and other drugs on the central nervous system and their affect on a persons ability to safely operate a motor vehicle; chemical test process issues, proper use of alcohol and drug test instrumentation; interpretation of test results; the reliability of SFST’s and their relationship to impaired driving and the reliability of tests and testing procedures by blood, urine and breath. Mr. Zettl provides consultation and testimony in criminal and civil matters for governmental agencies, private attorneys, coroners, medical examiners, insurance companies and the private sector within the United States. He is an inspector for the National Laboratory Certification Program and the College of American Pathologists. Mr. Zettl received the following awards: Borkenstein Award from the National Safety Council, Ray Abernethy Award from the Toxicology Section of the American Academy of Forensic Science and the Local Heroes Award from the State of Colorado. Please email, FAX or call for a CV.
Expert witness testimony in the additional following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, Nebraska, Kansas, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas and Wyoming.
Mr. James Forslund, Colorado Mr. Leonard Chesler, Colorado Mr. Jeffrey Eastman, Missouri Mr. William Head, Georgia
Corbett , Dr. Michael R. Corbett, Ph.D., D-ABFT , Toxicology/Pharmacology, Update
Dr. Michael R. Corbett has professionally practiced forensic toxicology for over 20 years in thousands of cases with expert witness testimony in hundreds of trials. <P> Certifications include: Diplomate, American Board of Forensic Toxicology (D-ABFT), and Fellow [Professional], Forensic Science Society (FFSSoc.) <P> Clients<P> • Legal Counsel:Criminal, Personal Injury, Insurance, Administrative, Employment, Environmental, Family, Drug Control, Health, Health & Safety, Product Liability <P> • Organizations: Government, Insurance, Employer/Employee, Medical Assessment Group, Laboratory Accreditation, Regulator, Court, Chemical-Related Product/Testing
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Kupferschmidt , Forcon - Forensic Consulting Services , Toxicology/Pharmacology, Update
M.Sc., MCIC, C.Chem. Qualified Forensic toxicologist. Has own breath testing equipment. Excellent witness. Also does physical testing on subjects.
All courts.
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Gabe , PHARMATEC FORENSICS , Toxicology/Pharmacology, Update
Alcohol toxicology, BAC calculation, extrapolation, absorption and elimination rates, effects of alcohol on the human body,Practical testing up to BACs of 240 mg%. Breathalyzer 900/900A,Breathalyzer 2000, Intoxilyzer 5000/C(assessment of error message history, repair record, DVM stability, calibration consistency,slope detector reliability, mouth alcohol effects, errors in tones and inappropriate error flags,internal standards and tolerances,mobile Intoxilyzer 5000C procedures, simulator temperature window,and alcohol concentration of standard solutions,expiry dates, Hospital blood alcohol tests, screening devices including Drager Alcotest 7410 GLC testing. Trained spirometric technician: evaluation of forced vital capacity and forced expiratory volume, pressure gauge testing and volume testing in Failure to Provide Sample Cases in conjunction with Dr. Olav Roos, senior Respirologist. Drug and Pharmaceutical effects;signs of alcohol influence and tolerance. Evaluation of alcohol's role in a variety of accident cases(Civil, LCBO and Police jurisdictions)
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Charlebois , - , Toxicology/Pharmacology, Update
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Raftery , Raftery Engineering , Engineering - Reconstruction, Update
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