David Lee, PhD
Forensic Expert Profile
Yale-trained clinician and researcher specializing in toxicological causation, therapeutic-related injury, and clinical standard-of-care deviations. Expert in the forensic analysis of longitudinal clinical data, geriatric litigation, and the "Prescribing Cascade." Proven track record in translating high-complexity toxicokinetic principles and epidemiological data into authoritative evidence for litigation and institutional audits.
Professional Experience
Principal Consultant & Forensic Auditor
2024 - Present
GeroTox Forensics | Geriatric Expert Services
- Conducts comprehensive forensic audits of Clinical Administration Records to identify iatrogenic harm and clinical negligence.
- Established the "Unfiltered Brain" clinical framework for evaluating dementia-related behavioral interventions and chemical restraints.
- Advises legal counsel on merit reviews for geriatric medical malpractice and long-term care litigation.
Assistant Professor, Clinical Sciences
2011 - 2020
College of Clinical Sciences / Academic Medical Center
- Directed a nationally recognized research program in geriatric clinical epidemiology, focusing on systemic therapeutic safety.
- Principal Investigator for federal (NIH/NIA) and state-funded research grants identifying causal links between complex regimens and adverse geriatric outcomes.
- Co-chaired national scientific interest groups influencing geriatric clinical guidelines.
Clinical Consultant (Inpatient & Nutrition Support)
2013 - 2023
Academic Health & Science University
- Provided operational support in a leading Level 1 trauma and academic medical center.
Education & Fellowship
- Yale University School of Medicine: Fellow in Geriatrics (Clinical Epidemiology)
- Virginia Commonwealth University: PhD in Clinical Sciences (Toxicology/Causality Analysis)
- Virginia Commonwealth University: Clinical Doctorate (Magna Cum Laude)
Authoritative Works & Monographs
Lee, D. (Expected June 2026). Fewer Pills, More Paws: Caring for Your Aging Parent and Lessons from Your Pets.
Lee, D. (In Progress). The Unfiltered Brain: The Guide to Dementia-Related Behaviors Without Chemical Restraints.
Select Peer-Reviewed Publications
JAMA Internal Medicine: "Primary Prevention in Older Men." A critical analysis of longitudinal outcomes and risk-benefit ratios in geriatric cohorts.
PLoS ONE: "Clinical Interventions and Fall Injuries." Epidemiologic evidence establishing causal links between therapeutic classes and traumatic falls in the elderly.