Expert in musculoskeletal tissues, bone tissue, bioactive ceramics, hydroxyapatite and materials engineering for orthopedic and dental applications.Biomaterials and tissue engineering.In vitro synthesis of musculoskeletal tissues, especially bone tissue.Controlled release of growth factors and effect of material selection.Bioactive ceramics, including hydroxyapatite, bioactive glass and bioactive composites.Porous metals, especially titanium and its alloys.Surface analysis, biocompatability and electrochemical properties, including fretting corrosion resistance.Materials engineering, mechanical properties, design and stress analysis.Orthop...

Consultant using FTIR infrared, spectroscopic and laser techniques to test and certify pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food and cosmetics.Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) Applications:Spectroscopy testing and certification of pharmacological, food, and cosmetic raw materials, API, and products.Investigations of polymer and crystal medical implants.Spectroscopic investigations and certification of biocompatible polymer and crystalline implants.Development of laser-spectroscopic methods of analysis of metalloproteins (systems metal ligand) in cells.Spectroscopic studies and interpretation of mono layers of cells and tissue be...

Consultant in materials for orthopedics products, human implantsMedical device consulting focused on materials and biocompatibilityBiopolymers and biomaterials development and fabricationSynthetic body partsBiomedical engineeringArtificial limbsOrthopedic implantsBiocompatibilityArtificial organsElastomers for biological applicationsSynthetic body parts consultant: Biomedical product development and biomaterials consulting.Senior Scientist, Director of R&D, Director of Polymer Laboratory, AcroMed CorpAccomplishments:Conducted and directed research, development and commercializ...

Polymer Consultant Expert in Softgel Capsule Technology and Paint Ball Formulation and ManufacturingSoftgel capsule technology for pharmaceuticals and recreational products.Chemical research related to medical polymers, analytical methods and personal care and cosmetic product formulation.Formulation of paintball fills, shells and colors.Paintball manufacturing technology.Independent Consultant, 2000 - PresentPolymer processing and paintball manufacturing technology.R. P. Scherer, Clearwater, FL, Technical Service Scientist, 1993 - 2000Devel...

Consultant for silicone polymers, silicone formulations, silicone processing specializing in breast implantsSilicone polymers, silicone formulations and silicone processing.Silicone material for FDA applications.Proficient in catheter balloon technology.Silicone materials for breast implants and other medical devices.FDA requirements for GMP's and preclinical testing of materials for medical devices and ISO 9001.Specialty silicone systems for medical, aerospace, and industrial applications.Knowledge of international market segments, customers and demand for specialty silicon materials.New business formation, start up, divestiture and purch...

Expert and Consultant in Cell-based Assays, High Throughput Screening, Target Identification, Gene Therapy and Design of Cell- and Molecular Biology Laboratories. Consultant in cell biology, high throughput screening and on-viral gene delivery techniques.Consultant on biotechnology lab automation, high throughput screening and biological assay development.Consultant and expert in design and development of high content cell based assays for high throughput screening.Development of non-viral gene delivery techniques.Expertise in virology, primarily retrovirus and adenovirus.Embryonic stem cell techniques including high Content screening .E...

Analysis regarding injuries due to slips, trips, falls, recovery, and age and balance related impairments that limit recovery. Compensatory mechanisms of balance recovery. Biomechanical and musculoskeletal impairments associated with aging.Mechanical and biomedical engineering.Analysis regarding injuries due to slips, trips, falls, recovery, and age related impairments that limit recovery.Compensatory mechanisms of balance recovery.Human balancing mechanism and relationship to slips, trips and falls.Biomechanical and musculoskeletal impairments associated with aging.Whole body biomechanics and impact related injury.Design and implementati...

Medical Device Design and Product Development Expert Specializing in Class III and Class IIb Devices (Coronary and Peripheral Bare Metal Nitinol, SS, Cobalt Chromium and Drug Eluting Stents and Balloons, Scoring Balloon Catheters, Vascular Grafts, Hemodialyzers)Medical device design, product development and commercialization experience of 21 years with a record of building and leading high performance product development teams, developing and commercializing new products, and driving increased revenues and profitability.Successful track record in large (Medtronic, Baxter) and start-up (AVE, AngioScore, NanoVasc) corporations.Research, prod...

Biomedical Engineering Expert Specializing in Bone Implants, Dental Biomaterials, and Stem Cell SeparationsSetting up research labs for residency programs.Bone implant design and testing.Dental biomaterials development and testing.Stem cell separations and testing.Bone cement based drug delivery.Undisclosed Medical Center, Director, Orthopedic Bioengineering, Lab., 2007 - PresentWork with surgeons and residents (different specialties) to develop research projects.IRB and IACUC application process.Develop bioskills cadaver laboratory s...

Medical Device, Business and Product Development Expert working in the areas of: Orthopadedics, Biomaterials, Market Analysis, and Technology AnalysisMedical device business development activities such as negotiation of term sheets, contracts and due diligence activities, and technology development from bench top to commercialization, portfolio analysis, identification of new technologies for revenue expansion.Key AreasMedical devicesBiomaterialsPatentsOrthopedicsProject managementExpert Witness ExperienceFor an orthopaedic device case: Submitted detailed analysis of technical information.