Yale PhD & PharmD Forensic Pharmacology Expert

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Dr. David Lee is a Yale-trained clinical pharmacist and researcher specializing in the intersection of pharmacological causation, iatrogenic harm, and geriatric standard-of-care deviations. With a dual-doctorate background in Clinical Pharmacology (Ph.D.) and Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), Dr. Lee provides high-level forensic analysis for complex litigation involving medication-related injury, toxicology, wrongful death, and systemic institutional neglect. His work is defined by the "Unfiltered Brain" framework—a rigorous clinical methodology for identifying the "Prescribing Cascade" and iatrogenic delirium in geriatric populations. Dr. Lee specializes in translating complex longitudinal data, pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) principles, and pharmacoepidemiology into clear, unassailable evidence for legal and executive stakeholders. Forensic Areas of Expertise Pharmacological Causation: Determining specific drug-related mechanisms of injury in civil and criminal matters. Iatrogenic Delirium & Cognitive Decline: Analysis of hospital-acquired delirium and the inappropriate use of chemical restraints. Polypharmacy & The Prescribing Cascade: Identifying systemic failures in medication reconciliation and multi-drug interactions. Nursing Home & Memory Care Litigation: Expert review of antipsychotic misuse, sedative-related falls, and pharmacological neglect. Clinical Epidemiology: Leveraging data from large-scale populations to establish risk-benefit profiles in geriatric care. Nutrition Support & TPN: Specialized forensic audit of inpatient parenteral nutrition and complex inpatient medication management. Toxicology Review: Review clinical cases for a toxicologic evaluation. Academic & Clinical Experience Dr. Lee’s career is rooted in elite clinical research and frontline hospital practice. As an Assistant Professor at the Oregon State University/OHSU College of Pharmacy (2011–2020), he established a nationally recognized research program in geriatric pharmacoepidemiology. He served as a Principal Investigator for grants funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Institute on Aging (NIA), focusing on medication safety in the elderly. His clinical experience includes a decade as a Clinical Pharmacist at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), where he provided oversight in inpatient and nutrition support services within a high-acuity academic medical center. Expert Witness & Litigation Support Dr. Lee provides comprehensive support throughout the litigation lifecycle: Preliminary Merit Reviews: Objective screening of medical records to determine case viability. Forensic MAR Audits: Line-by-line reconstruction of Medication Administration Records to identify dosing errors and omissions. Rule 26 Expert Reports: Drafting of evidence-based, peer-reviewed reports designed for discovery and trial. Deposition & Trial Testimony: Authoritative, clinical testimony that withstands rigorous cross-examination. Education & Training Yale University School of Medicine: Fellow in Geriatrics (Clinical Epidemiology) Virginia Commonwealth University: Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Clinical Pharmacology/PKPD) Virginia Commonwealth University: Doctor of Pharmacy (Magna Cum Laude) Professional Leadership & Publications Dr. Lee has authored over 15 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals, including JAMA Internal Medicine and PLoS ONE. His research on statins and antihypertensive-related falls is frequently cited in geriatric safety literature. He has served as the Co-Chair of the Polypharmacy Scientific Interest Group for the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) and is a recognized thought leader in the "Longevity Economy." Location: Portland, OR (Available for National Consultation) Keywords: Geriatric Pharmacology, Expert Witness, Iatrogenic Harm, Medication Error, Polypharmacy, PhD Pharmacist, Yale Fellow, Malpractice, Standard of Care.