Expertise Description
I have 20 years experience as a Laboratory Director in urology, specializing in stem cell research and tissue bioengineering for transplants and reconstruction. My expertise includes: amniotic fluid stem cell research (including for arthritic and degenerative joint disease); bladder issues; developmental biology; embryonic stem cell research; kidney diseases; kidney transplants; kidney surgery; magnetic resonance urography; organ replacement; organ transplants; pediatric urology; renal failure; tissue regeneration / repair; urinary tract diseases; and urologic surgery. I have prior expert witness experience.Areas of Expertise
Consulting Experience
My consulting experience includes: Assistant Professor in Urology; Clinically-appointed Attending Staff Surgeon; Lectures in Pediatric Urology to Rotating Residents; Head of the Laboratory for Organ Regenerative Research and Tissue Engineering, Developmental Biology Program.
Education
| Degree | Subject | Institution | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.D. | University of Southern California School of Medicine | |||
| B.S. | Biological Sciences | University of Southern California | ||
Licenses Certifications
| Licensure: California |
| Massachusetts |
| Board Certification |
Awards & Affiliation
| Wright Foundation Award |
| American Foundation of Urological Disease Research Scientist Award |
| Baxter Research Award |
| Von L. Meyer Traveling Fellowship Award |
| Resident Teacher of the Year Award |
Primary Affiliation
California Medical Association
Partial List of Consulting Expert Witness Cases
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