Dr. Michael Hussey is an epidemiologist whose primary professional focus has been determining the impact of long-term environmental chemical exposures over the human life course. His ability to critically evaluate evidence at the intersection of epidemiology and toxicology has also allowed him to assess the human health risk of chemical exposures in the United States and internationally and design research to support novel biotechnology development.
Allison Schmidt's expertise lies in conducting air monitoring and field sampling on industrial hygiene projects and emergency responses, as well as assisting with developing community and worker air monitoring plans for oil spills and other accidental releases. She also has experience reviewing the scientific literature and litigation material related to toxicology and human health risk assessment, analyzing and managing project data, drafting reports, and managing project tasks & budgets.
Taylor Simoneau is an Associate Health Scientist in our Environmental, Health & Safety practice. Taylor specializes in developing health, response, and safety plans, preparing for de-escalation and return-to-work events, assisting with human health risk assessments regarding chemical exposure, and providing technical and ground support for environmental response.
Samantha Nation is a medical research Librarian at J.S. Held. She provides research in toxicology, environmental health, industrial hygiene, occupational health, epidemiology, and pharmacology. She also provides interlibrary loan and reference management services to J.S. Held experts while managing a vast library of scientific resources. She has extensive experience in collection development and has obtained and cataloged over 65,000 items. Samantha is an expert in both Endnote and ReadCube citation management software and has provided setup and training support to staff for both. She also copyedits and provides citation support for expert witness reports and publications.
Dr. Dallas Cowan is a Board-Certified Toxicologist (DABT) and Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) with more than 15 years of consulting experience in occupational toxicology, industrial hygiene, exposure, and human health risk assessment.
Dr. Angie Perez is a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), the Principal Toxicologist, and Senior Technical Fellow of Industrial Hygiene for J.S. Held, LLC. She has over 20 years of experience in human health risk assessment, toxicology, exposure and risk assessment, sampling and analysis, and risk communication.
Dr. Jun Wang brings a diverse set of skills and knowledge to the field of toxicology, with a background that encompasses computational toxicology, molecular microbiology, and hands-on experience in both the public and private sectors. His career spans academia, government agencies, and the private sector, giving him a unique perspective on applying cutting-edge techniques to complex toxicological challenges.
Adory Khandaker is a Toxicologist at J.S. Held. She specializes in toxicology and the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data. She has years of research experience in toxicology, epidemiology, global health, and the natural sciences from her work and academic background.
Faith McRoberts specializes in Environmental Science and Industrial Hygiene. She is involved in inspecting, project management, and hazardous material emergency response throughout the St. Louis Metro area. She has assisted in completing Phase II Site Assessments, asbestos, lead, mold, and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) projects.
Dr. Payam Fallah has over 25 years of experience in mycology and indoor air quality as a consultant and expert in investigations throughout North America and the Caribbean. He is a mycologist who has evaluated mold cases involving commercial and residential buildings regarding mold growth, aerosolization and exposure, as well as fungal wood decay compromising the structural integrity of building materials.