FIELDS OF EXPERTISE

Biochemical basis of atherogenesis, biochemistry of sulfated glycosaminoglycans, the biochemical role of L-ascorbic acid in atherogenesis and diabetic angiopathies, ascorbic acid metabolism, transport and function. Antioxidants and degenerative disease. Fibroblast and endothelial cell culture, animal models of atherosclerosis, arterial pathology, radiotracer techniques, lab animal surgical, medical and facility operation and design, UV, GLC, column chromatography, scintillation counting, statistical analysis, peripheral vascular Ultrasound Doppler techniques in monkeys, EKG, clinical chemistry, hematology in primates, implantable primate telemetry, data acquisition, analysis and interpretation. Toxicology, EPA, FDA, FHSLA (CPSC), DOT toxicology protocols, and product registration. Chronic lead intoxication and effects on the central nervous system.

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

American College of Toxicology The American Academy of Veterinary Toxicology and Comparative Toxicology American Society of Primatology Intl' Society for the Study of Xenobiotics Sigma Xi-Midsouth Chapter Society of Toxicology American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine The New York Academy of Sciences Tissue Culture Society, Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Fellow of the American College of Nutrition Diplomat of The American College of Forensic Examiners