At our recent conference Genomic Analysis in Tort Cases, panelists addressed the use of genomics in medical cases (birth defects, malpractice, drugs). The panel was composed of an attorney, a medical doctor, and a genetic scientist. Dr. van Zyl, the genetic scientist, provided insightful information as to why individual genetic variability matters, including for Absorption, […]
At our recent conference Genomic Analysis in Tort Cases, Kirk Hartley, Esq. chaired the first panel addressing the use of genomics in product liability and/or premises cases involving exposures to toxicants, including asbestos, benzene and radiation. Individual panelists provided summaries of cases they worked on involving genomics. Specifically, Kirk Hartley discussed the results from genetic […]
ToxicoGenomica recently hosted the Perrin Conference on Genomic Analysis in Tort Cases. The virtual event took place on May 26, 2021. In coming posts, we will be offering the slides for download for each of the six panels. Please make sure you are subscribed to our blog to be notified when the next set has […]
On Tuesday April 27, Kirk Hartley of ToxicoGenomica presented a webinar hosted by the American Society for Cellular and Computational Toxicology (ASCCT). The topic was: Legal and Policy Considerations in the Use of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) in Chemical Risk Assessment. A recording of the webinar can be accessed here and a complimentary copy of […]
It is unusual when a younger person (e.g. under age 50) develops a cancer or other disease or condition that might take their life. In some instances, those situations result in lawsuits involving claims that the cancer or other disease was caused by exposure to a “toxin.” Some of the many issues that may arise […]
Genetic Evidence Concerning Causation for Mesothelioma 16 June 2020 at 2pm Eastern Daylight Time. Click Here For More Information and to Register The use of genomics in personal injury cases continues to accelerate, especially including mesothelioma cases. A panel of five speakers will present defense views, plaintiff views, legal rulings, and science on the use […]
For talc/asbestos litigation, a notable development in 2020 was the publication of two case series articles involving a total of 108 persons who developed mesothelioma. The authors concluded that all 108 persons could be characterized as having exposure to asbestos only through cosmetic talcum powder. The authors include Dr. Jacqueline Moline and Dr. Richard Kradin, […]
A valuable web site illustrates the power and speed of using virus genomes to track and understand the global spread of #Covid19. Data includes 723 open access virus genomes and was updated 3/20. To use preprogrammed learning modules on the site, use cursor to pull up and down on the left hand side. Courtesy of Nextstrain […]
On September 9, Dr. Len van Zyl of ToxicoGenomica presented at Perrin Conferences’ National Asbestos Litigation Conference at the Fairmont San Francisco Hotel. The conference was greatly attended, and attendees were provided with key information on the trends that are currently driving asbestos litigation and the impact these trends may have on future cases. Dr. […]
On September 9-11, Dr. Len van Zyl of ToxicoGenomica will be speaking at Perrin Conferences’ National Asbestos Litigation Conference at the Fairmont San Francisco Hotel, San Francisco, CA. This marks the tenth anniversary of the three-day conference which provides attendees with a deeper understanding of the trends currently driving asbestos litigation and the impact these […]