2011 – Speckin Forensic Laboratories LLC
8/11 – Present Atlantic Diagnostic Laboratory
Bensalem, PA,
Director of Forensic Toxicology
Plan, organize, direct all aspects of Forensic Toxicology Testing. Using pharmacological and biochemical principles to interpret analytical findings, generate written and oral reports for clinical and forensic purposes. Using pharmacological and biochemical principles to interpret analytical findings, generate written and oral reports for clinical and forensic purposes. Coordinate medico-legal issues with attorneys, courts of law and other professionals.
11/10 – 7/11 DrugScan, Inc.
Warminister, PA.
Forensic Toxicologist
Assign, perform and certify testing of specimens for compounds of toxicological interest, especially in relation to matters of law. Data analysis and certification of GC/MS and LC/MS data.
10/10 – Present Union County Medical Examiner’s Office
Union County, NJ
Forensic Toxicology Consultant
Using pharmacological and biochemical principles to interpret analytical findings, generate oral reports, provide toxicology consulting to the medical examiner’s office.
10/10 – Present Forensic Toxicology Consultants, LLC
Mount Laurel, NJ
Using pharmacological and biochemical principles to interpret analytical findings, generate written and oral reports for clinical and forensic purposes. Coordinate
medico-legal issues with attorneys, courts of law and other professionals. Provide courtroom testimony upon request.
E.H. ALBANO INSTITUTE OF FORENSIC SCIENCE – Newark, New Jersey
11/03 -9/10 Laboratory Director
Plan, organize, direct all aspects of the State Toxicology Laboratory to include the Forensic Pathology Testing and Law Enforcement Drug Testing sections. Established, maintain quality assurance and quality control programs(CAP, CLIA, ABFT), implement policies and procedures for laboratory, coordinate Continue Education and Certification programs, Coordinate medico-legal issues as it relates to the State Toxicology, Laboratory, Perform postive & negative certification of analytical results, Use pharmacological and biochemical principles to interpret analytical findings, generate written and oral reports for clinical and forensic purposes. Testimony on matters of toxicology in Local, State, Federal and Military jurisdictions.
03/03 – 11/03 Deputy Director
Plan, organize, direct all aspects of the Law Enforcement Drug Testing section, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Training and Reviews. Provide assistance to Director of Laboratory in the administration of the Forensic Pathology Testing Laboratory. Use pharmacological and biochemical principles to interpret analytical findings, generate written and oral reports for clinical and forensic purposes. Perform postive & negative certification of analytical results, Coordinate medico-legal issues as it relates to the State Toxicology Laboratory. Testimony on matters of toxicology in Local, State, Federal and Military jurisdictions.
NATIONAL MEDICAL SERVICES – Willow Grove, PA
07/95 B 2/03 Forensic Toxicologist
Assign, perform and certify testing of specimens for compounds of toxicological interest, especially in relation to matters of law. Testimony on matters of toxicology in Local, State, Federal and Military jurisdictions.
05/01 B 2/03 Director of Expert Services
Oversee the administrative functions of the Expert Services Group at NMS. Coordinate medico-legal issues with attorneys, courts of law and others as they relate to NMS.
07/98 B 8/02 Strategic Business Unit Technical Director for Product Integrity
08/00 B 08/01 Corporate Security Auditor
03/96 B 08/01 Acting Division Head of Criminalistics
03/96 B 08/00 Director, Corporate Security
Direct and oversee all administrative aspects of the Security Department
03/96 B 07/99 Director of Forensic Operations
Direct and oversee all aspects of Controlled Substances procurement and Storage
07/95 B 03/96 Director of Environmental/Occupational Testing
Responsible for that portion of the laboratory involved in the testing of biological and some non-biological samples for environmental toxicants.
07/94 B 07/95 Postdoctoral Fellow Forensic Toxicology
Assign, perform and certify testing of specimens for analytes of toxicological interest, especially in relation to matters of law. Methods used include HPLC with various modes of detection; gas chromatography; gas chromatography/mass spectrometry; wet chemical, colorimetric, spectrophotometric and other chromatographic techniques. Use pharmacological and biochemical principles to interpret analytical findings, generate written and oral reports for clinical and forensic purposes.
SCIENTIFIC TESTING LABORATORIES – Richmond, VA
03/94 – 06/94 Certifying Scientist
Directed and controlled specialized Forensic Urine Testing involved in the legal analyses for drugs of abuse.
FIRM SPECIALTY TESTING LAB, MCV – Richmond, VA
08/89 – 09/91 Supervisor/Toxicologist
Planned, organized, directed and controlled specialized Forensic Laboratory involved in legal analyses, pesticide analyses, research and analyses for compounds not routinely performed in other toxicology laboratories.
CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY LAB, DEPT. OF PATHOLOGY, MCV -Richmond, VA
01/89 – 08/89 Laboratory Specialist
Analyzed biological specimens of a diverse nature, ranging from tissues taken at autopsy to therapeutic drugs and alcohols.
BUREAU OF FORENSIC SCIENCE, TOXICOLOGY LAB – Richmond, VA
04/88 – 01/89 Analytical Chemist
Analyzed biological specimens of a diverse nature for drugs and alcohols for medico-legal cases.
CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY LAB, DEPT. OF PATHOLOGY, MCV – Richmond, VA
08/82 – 03/88 Clinical Laboratory Specialist
Therapeutic drug monitoring of patient specimens, utilizing a variety of analytical techniques.
UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, NNMC Bethesda, MD
01/81 – 11/81 Research Assistant, Department of Anatomy
Research involving neuropathway testing and various histological preparation of specimens.
SMITHKLINE and FRENCH, PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY DEPARTMENT – Philadelphia, PA
06/77 – 08/77 Research Associate
Research involving behavioral effects of alcohol.
1. “Cocaine Metabolism”, MCV Analytical Discussion Group, May 1982, Richmond, VA.
2. “The Role of Computers in Science”, MCV Pharmacology Seminar, November 1986, Richmond, VA.
3. “Drug Awareness: The Role of the Toxicologists”:, Blackwell Smith Boy Scouts Round Table, September 1989, Richmond, VA.
4. “Postmortem Drug Redistribution”, MCV NeuroPharmacology Journal Club, November 1990, Richmond, VA.
5. “Vitreous Humor in the Evaluation of Postmortem Blood Ethanol Concentrations”, MCV NeuroPharmacology Journal Club, November 1990, Richmond, VA.
6. “Human Liver Cocaine Esterases: Ethanol Mediated formation of Ethyl-cocaine”, MCV NeuroPharmacology Journal Club, October 1991, Richmond, VA.
7. “Cloning and Expression of a Cocaine-Sensitive Dopamine Transporter Complementary DNA”, MCV NeuroPharmacology Journal Club, December 1991, Richmond, VA.
8. “The Disposition, Timecourse and Developmental Effects of Cocaine and Ethanol in Pregnant Rats”, MCV Pathology Grand Rounds, April 8, 1994, Richmond, VA.
9. AMetal Toxicology@ Lecture:, Toxicology Graduate Course, Thomas Jefferson University, April 6, 1995, Philadelphia, PA.
10. ANeuroToxicology@ Lecture, Toxicology Graduate Course, Thomas Jefferson University, April 15, 1997, Philadelphia, PA.
11. AIntroduction to Forensic Toxicology@, Chemistry Interest Group, Beaver College, March 11, 1998, Philadelphia, PA.
12. Neuro-Toxicity Lecture, Toxicology Graduate Course, Pharmacology Department, Jefferson University, April 6, 1998, Philadelphia, PA.
13. Herbal Products, Police Chief’s Association of Montgomery County, April 16, 1998, Lower Pottsgrove,
PA.
14. New Drug Trends, Bucks County Police Association Seminar, April 1998, Warminster, PA.
15. “Neuro-Toxicology” Lecture, Toxicology Graduate Course, Thomas Jefferson University, April 6, 1998, Philadelphia, PA.
16. “Introduction to Forensic Science” Lecture, Molecular Forensic Graduate Course, University of Sciences in Philadelphia, PA, February 22, 1999.
17. “NeuroToxicology” Lecture, Toxicology Graduate Course, Thomas Jefferson University, May, 1999, Philadelphia, PA.
18. “Atomic Absorption Spectrometry: ICP-MS”, In-Service Training, Criminalistics Section, National Medical Services, June 9, 1999.
19. “Introduction to Forensic Science” Lecture, “Behind the Crime Scene”, Temple University, September, 1999, Philadelphia, PA.
20. “Forensic Update”, Continuing Education, Abington Police Department, October 18, 1999, Abington, PA.
21. Seminar: Herbal Medicines, Fredric Rieders Family Renaissance Foundation, National Medical Services, Willow Grove, PA, December 16, 1999.
22. “Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault”, In-Service for Sexual Assault Field Examiners, National Medical Services, June 28, 2000.
23. “Proficiency Testing”, Continuing Educational In-Service, National Medical Services, June 29, 2000.
24. “Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault”, Medical Staff, Lancaster General Hospital, February, 8, 2001.
25. “Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault”, Bucks County Police Training Center, In Service Training, March 16, 2001.
26. Arson Investigation, Bucks County Police Training Center, In Service Training, March 16, 2001.
27. “Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault”, Philadelphia Public Defender’s Association, June 30, 2001.
28. ACurrent Trends in Drug Usage@, Chester County Police Chief=s Association@, August 8, 2001.
29. “Introduction To Forensic Science”, Biology Department, Arcadia University, Philadelphia, PA, October 31, 2001.
30. “Forensic Toxicology: Hair Analysis”, Seminar Series, Dept. of Physiology and Pharmacology, Hahnemann School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, November 16, 2001.
31. ADrug Facilitated Sexual Assault@, NJ Public Defenders Association, Trenton, NJ, January 16, 2002.
32. ADrug Facilitated Sexual Assault@, Office of the Public Defender, Continuing Legal Education Series, Delaware, March 22, 2002.
33. AForensic Hair Testing@, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Hahneman Medical College of Pennsylvania, April 25, 2002.
34. “Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault”, National Defender Investigator Association, Northeast Regional Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 26, 2002.
35. ASerotinergic Drugs: SSRI@, Fellowship Lecture, Regional Medical Examiners Office
Newark, NJ November 17, 2004
36. ABuprenorphine & Opiate Addition Treatment@, Fellowship Lecture, Regional Medical Examiners
Office, Newark, NJ, January 12, 2005
37. AIntroduction to Forensic Toxicology@, Union County Police Academy, Homicide Investigator=s Course, Scotch Plains, NJ, February 15, 2005.
38. Forensic Toxicology, Medicolegal Death Investigation Course, Monmouth University, Dept. of Criminal Justice, West Long Branch, NJ, June 16, 2005.
39. Forensic Toxicology, Mixed Drug Deaths, Arcadia University, FR Foundation, Willow Grove, PA,
December 1, 2005.
40. Forensic Toxicology, Interpretation Issues, Fellowship Lecture, Regional Medical Examiners Office,
Newark, NJ, December 7, 2005.
41. Pesticides: Part 2, Continue Education, State Toxicology Lab, Newark, NJ, January 18, 2006.
42. Forensic Toxicology: Intrepretation Issues, Pathology Grand Rounds, UMDNJ, NJ, March 22, 2006.
43. Forensic Toxicology: Medicolegal Death Investigation Course, Monmouth University, Department of
Criminal Justice, West Long Branch, NJ, May 24, 2006
44. Mixed Drug Deaths, Arcadia University, NMS Foundation, September 21, 2006.
45. Forensic Toxicology: Issues in Forensic Toxicology, Pathology Grand Rounds, UMDNJ, NJ, October 4, 2006.
46. Laboratory Accreditation-Forensic Toxicology, Continue Education, Regional Medical Examiners Office,
Newark, NJ, October 11, 2006.
47. Forensic Toxicology, Analytical Chemistry and Forensic Science Seminar, EAS, Somerset, NJ,
November 14, 2006
48. Medication Errors, Continue Education, State Toxicology Laboratory, Newark, NJ, December 7, 2006
49. Medication Errors, Continue Education, Regional Medical Examiners Office, Newark, NJ, Jan. 3, 2007
50. Forensic Science, Mt. Vernon Middle School, Newark, NJ Jan. 29, 2007
51. Keynote Address, Forensic Mentors Institute, FRFR Foundation, August 16, 2007
52. Forensic Toxicology, NJ Office of Public Defender 40th Annual Convention, Atlantic City, NJ
September 6, 2007
53. Forensic Toxicology, Analytical Chemistry and Forensic Science, Eastern Analytical Symposium,
Somerset, NJ, November 13, 2007
54. Chair, Forensic Toxicology Seminar, EAS, Somerset, NJ, November 14, 2007
55. Forensic Toxicology: Intrepretation Issues, Fellowship Lecture, Regional Medical Examiners Office,
Newark, NJ, December 5, 2007.
56. Death: Forensic Toxicology Viewpoint, Guest Lecturer, Psychology, Burlington Community College
Burlington , New Jersey, April 25, 2008
57. Forensic Toxicology, Essex County Police Academy, May 21, 2008
58. Natural Toxins, Fellowship Program, RMEO, Newark, NJ, June 11, 2008
59. Medical Examiner System, Lecturer, Forensic Mentors Institute, FRFR Foundation, July 3, 2008
60. Forensic Toxicology, Analytical Chemistry and Forensic Science, Eastern Analytical Symposium,
Somerset, NJ, November 18, 2008
61. Toxicology: Clinical & Forensic, Pathology Grand Rounds, UMDNJ, NJ, March 4, 2009
62. Forensic Toxicology, Essex County Police Academy, May 5, 2009
63. Forensic Toxicology, Career Day, New York Avenue School, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, June 18, 2009
64. LEDT Seminar, Middlesex County Internal Affairs Group, Middlesex County, NJ, September 16, 2009
65. Forensic Toxicology, Career Day, New York Avenue School, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, April 21, 2010
66. Forensic Toxicology, Essex County College Police Academy, April 6, 2011
67. Forensic Toxicology, Career Day, New York Avenue School, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, June 9, 2011
1. Simson, L.R.: Some physiological correlates of psychological stress in the adrenal organs of the white mouse. J. Sci. Lab., Denison Univ. 44: 138-150, 1958.
2. Black-Schaffer, B., Hensley, G.T., and Simson, L.R.: Protection of the adult mouse against 1800 G. acceleration by hypothermic immersion. Aerospace Med. 32:1110-1126, 1961.
3. Simson, L.R.: Effects of temperature on biological systems. Univ. Mich. Med. Center J. 31:33-38, 1965.
4. Simson, L.R., Lein, D.M., and Oberman, H.A.: Plasmpheresis: An innovation in procurement of blood components. Mich. Med. 65:111-114, 1966.
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8. Simson, L.R., Lampe, I., and Abell, M.R.: Suprasellar germinomas. Cancer 22:533-544. 1968.
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16. Simson, L.R.: Sudden death while attempting to conceal illegal drugs – Laryngeal obstruction by package of heroin. J. Forensic Sci. 21:378-380, 1976.
17. Brantley, R.E. and Simson, L.R.: Angiography and histopathology of nephroblastomatosis. Radiology 120:151-154, 1976.
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19. Simson, L.R. and Brantley, R.E.: Postural asphyxia as a cause of death in sudden infant death syndrome. J. Forensic Sci. 22:178-187, 1977.
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22. Melvin, J.R., Cronholm, L.S., Simson, L.R., and Issacs, A.M.: Bacterial transmigration as indicator of time of death. J. Forensic Sci. 29:412-417, 1984.
23. Sauer, N.J. and Simson, L.R.: Clarifying the role of forensic anthropologists in death investigations. J. Forensic Sci. 29:1081-1086, 1984.
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2011 – Speckin Forensic Laboratories LLC
8/11 – Present Atlantic Diagnostic Laboratory
Bensalem, PA,
Director of Forensic Toxicology
Plan, organize, direct all aspects of Forensic Toxicology Testing. Using pharmacological and biochemical principles to interpret analytical findings, generate written and oral reports for clinical and forensic purposes. Using pharmacological and biochemical principles to interpret analytical findings, generate written and oral reports for clinical and forensic purposes. Coordinate medico-legal issues with attorneys, courts of law and other professionals.
11/10 – 7/11 DrugScan, Inc.
Warminister, PA.
Forensic Toxicologist
Assign, perform and certify testing of specimens for compounds of toxicological interest, especially in relation to matters of law. Data analysis and certification of GC/MS and LC/MS data.
10/10 – Present Union County Medical Examiner’s Office
Union County, NJ
Forensic Toxicology Consultant
Using pharmacological and biochemical principles to interpret analytical findings, generate oral reports, provide toxicology consulting to the medical examiner’s office.
10/10 – Present Forensic Toxicology Consultants, LLC
Mount Laurel, NJ
Using pharmacological and biochemical principles to interpret analytical findings, generate written and oral reports for clinical and forensic purposes. Coordinate
medico-legal issues with attorneys, courts of law and other professionals. Provide courtroom testimony upon request.
E.H. ALBANO INSTITUTE OF FORENSIC SCIENCE – Newark, New Jersey
11/03 -9/10 Laboratory Director
Plan, organize, direct all aspects of the State Toxicology Laboratory to include the Forensic Pathology Testing and Law Enforcement Drug Testing sections. Established, maintain quality assurance and quality control programs(CAP, CLIA, ABFT), implement policies and procedures for laboratory, coordinate Continue Education and Certification programs, Coordinate medico-legal issues as it relates to the State Toxicology, Laboratory, Perform postive & negative certification of analytical results, Use pharmacological and biochemical principles to interpret analytical findings, generate written and oral reports for clinical and forensic purposes. Testimony on matters of toxicology in Local, State, Federal and Military jurisdictions.
03/03 – 11/03 Deputy Director
Plan, organize, direct all aspects of the Law Enforcement Drug Testing section, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Training and Reviews. Provide assistance to Director of Laboratory in the administration of the Forensic Pathology Testing Laboratory. Use pharmacological and biochemical principles to interpret analytical findings, generate written and oral reports for clinical and forensic purposes. Perform postive & negative certification of analytical results, Coordinate medico-legal issues as it relates to the State Toxicology Laboratory. Testimony on matters of toxicology in Local, State, Federal and Military jurisdictions.
NATIONAL MEDICAL SERVICES – Willow Grove, PA
07/95 B 2/03 Forensic Toxicologist
Assign, perform and certify testing of specimens for compounds of toxicological interest, especially in relation to matters of law. Testimony on matters of toxicology in Local, State, Federal and Military jurisdictions.
05/01 B 2/03 Director of Expert Services
Oversee the administrative functions of the Expert Services Group at NMS. Coordinate medico-legal issues with attorneys, courts of law and others as they relate to NMS.
07/98 B 8/02 Strategic Business Unit Technical Director for Product Integrity
08/00 B 08/01 Corporate Security Auditor
03/96 B 08/01 Acting Division Head of Criminalistics
03/96 B 08/00 Director, Corporate Security
Direct and oversee all administrative aspects of the Security Department
03/96 B 07/99 Director of Forensic Operations
Direct and oversee all aspects of Controlled Substances procurement and Storage
07/95 B 03/96 Director of Environmental/Occupational Testing
Responsible for that portion of the laboratory involved in the testing of biological and some non-biological samples for environmental toxicants.
07/94 B 07/95 Postdoctoral Fellow Forensic Toxicology
Assign, perform and certify testing of specimens for analytes of toxicological interest, especially in relation to matters of law. Methods used include HPLC with various modes of detection; gas chromatography; gas chromatography/mass spectrometry; wet chemical, colorimetric, spectrophotometric and other chromatographic techniques. Use pharmacological and biochemical principles to interpret analytical findings, generate written and oral reports for clinical and forensic purposes.
SCIENTIFIC TESTING LABORATORIES – Richmond, VA
03/94 – 06/94 Certifying Scientist
Directed and controlled specialized Forensic Urine Testing involved in the legal analyses for drugs of abuse.
FIRM SPECIALTY TESTING LAB, MCV – Richmond, VA
08/89 – 09/91 Supervisor/Toxicologist
Planned, organized, directed and controlled specialized Forensic Laboratory involved in legal analyses, pesticide analyses, research and analyses for compounds not routinely performed in other toxicology laboratories.
CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY LAB, DEPT. OF PATHOLOGY, MCV -Richmond, VA
01/89 – 08/89 Laboratory Specialist
Analyzed biological specimens of a diverse nature, ranging from tissues taken at autopsy to therapeutic drugs and alcohols.
BUREAU OF FORENSIC SCIENCE, TOXICOLOGY LAB – Richmond, VA
04/88 – 01/89 Analytical Chemist
Analyzed biological specimens of a diverse nature for drugs and alcohols for medico-legal cases.
CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY LAB, DEPT. OF PATHOLOGY, MCV – Richmond, VA
08/82 – 03/88 Clinical Laboratory Specialist
Therapeutic drug monitoring of patient specimens, utilizing a variety of analytical techniques.
UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, NNMC Bethesda, MD
01/81 – 11/81 Research Assistant, Department of Anatomy
Research involving neuropathway testing and various histological preparation of specimens.
SMITHKLINE and FRENCH, PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY DEPARTMENT – Philadelphia, PA
06/77 – 08/77 Research Associate
Research involving behavioral effects of alcohol.
1. “Cocaine Metabolism”, MCV Analytical Discussion Group, May 1982, Richmond, VA.
2. “The Role of Computers in Science”, MCV Pharmacology Seminar, November 1986, Richmond, VA.
3. “Drug Awareness: The Role of the Toxicologists”:, Blackwell Smith Boy Scouts Round Table, September 1989, Richmond, VA.
4. “Postmortem Drug Redistribution”, MCV NeuroPharmacology Journal Club, November 1990, Richmond, VA.
5. “Vitreous Humor in the Evaluation of Postmortem Blood Ethanol Concentrations”, MCV NeuroPharmacology Journal Club, November 1990, Richmond, VA.
6. “Human Liver Cocaine Esterases: Ethanol Mediated Formation of Ethyl-cocaine”, MCV NeuroPharmacology Journal Club, October 1991, Richmond, VA.
7. “Cloning and Expression of a Cocaine-Sensitive Dopamine Transporter Complementary DNA”, MCV NeuroPharmacology Journal Club, December 1991, Richmond, VA.
8. “The Disposition, Timecourse and Developmental Effects of Cocaine and Ethanol in Pregnant Rats”, MCV Pathology Grand Rounds, April 8, 1994, Richmond, VA.
9. AMetal Toxicology@ Lecture: Toxicology Graduate Course, Thomas Jefferson University, April 6, 1995, Philadelphia, PA.
10. ANeuroToxicology@ Lecture, Toxicology Graduate Course, Thomas Jefferson University, April 15, 1997, Philadelphia, PA.
11. introduction to Forensic Toxicology@, Chemistry Interest Group, Beaver College, March 11, 1998, Philadelphia, PA.
12. Neuro-Toxicity Lecture, Toxicology Graduate Course, Pharmacology Department, Jefferson University, April 6, 1998, Philadelphia, PA.
13. Herbal Products, Police Chief’s Association of Montgomery County, April 16, 1998, Lower Pottsgrove,
PA.
14. New Drug Trends, Bucks County Police Association Seminar, April 1998, Warminster, PA.
15. “Neuro-Toxicology” Lecture, Toxicology Graduate Course, Thomas Jefferson University, April 6, 1998, Philadelphia, PA.
16. “Introduction to Forensic Science” Lecture, Molecular Forensic Graduate Course, University of Sciences in Philadelphia, PA, February 22, 1999.
17. “NeuroToxicology” Lecture, Toxicology Graduate Course, Thomas Jefferson University, May, 1999, Philadelphia, PA.
18. “Atomic Absorption Spectrometry: ICP-MS”, In-Service Training, Criminalistics Section, National Medical Services, June 9, 1999.
19. “Introduction to Forensic Science” Lecture, “Behind the Crime Scene”, Temple University, September, 1999, Philadelphia, PA.
20. “Forensic Update”, Continuing Education, Abington Police Department, October 18, 1999, Abington, PA.
21. Seminar: Herbal Medicines, Fredric Rieders Family Renaissance Foundation, National Medical Services, Willow Grove, PA, December 16, 1999.
22. “Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault”, In-Service for Sexual Assault Field Examiners, National Medical Services, June 28, 2000.
23. “Proficiency Testing”, Continuing Educational In-Service, National Medical Services, June 29, 2000.
24. “Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault”, Medical Staff, Lancaster General Hospital, February, 8, 2001.
25. “Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault”, Bucks County Police Training Center, In Service Training, March 16, 2001.
26. Arson Investigation, Bucks County Police Training Center, In Service Training, March 16, 2001.
27. “Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault”, Philadelphia Public Defender’s Association, June 30, 2001.
28. ACurrent Trends in Drug Usage@, Chester County Police Chief=s Association@, August 8, 2001.
29. “Introduction To Forensic Science”, Biology Department, Arcadia University, Philadelphia, PA, October 31, 2001.
30. “Forensic Toxicology: Hair Analysis”, Seminar Series, Dept. of Physiology and Pharmacology, Hahnemann School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, November 16, 2001.
31. ADrug Facilitated Sexual Assault@, NJ Public Defenders Association, Trenton, NJ, January 16, 2002.
32. ADrug Facilitated Sexual Assault@, Office of the Public Defender, Continuing Legal Education Series, Delaware, March 22, 2002.
33. AForensic Hair Testing@, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Hahneman Medical College of Pennsylvania, April 25, 2002.
34. “Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault”, National Defender Investigator Association, Northeast Regional Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 26, 2002.
35. ASerotinergic Drugs: SSRI@, Fellowship Lecture, Regional Medical Examiners Office
Newark, NJ November 17, 2004
36. ABuprenorphine & Opiate Addition Treatment@, Fellowship Lecture, Regional Medical Examiners
Office, Newark, NJ, January 12, 2005
37. AIntroduction to Forensic Toxicology@, Union County Police Academy, Homicide Investigator=s Course, Scotch Plains, NJ, February 15, 2005.
38. Forensic Toxicology, Medicolegal Death Investigation Course, Monmouth University, Dept. of Criminal Justice, West Long Branch, NJ, June 16, 2005.
39. Forensic Toxicology, Mixed Drug Deaths, Arcadia University, FR Foundation, Willow Grove, PA,
December 1, 2005.
40. Forensic Toxicology, Interpretation Issues, Fellowship Lecture, Regional Medical Examiners Office,
Newark, NJ, December 7, 2005.
41. Pesticides: Part 2, Continue Education, State Toxicology Lab, Newark, NJ, January 18, 2006.
42. Forensic Toxicology: Intrepretation Issues, Pathology Grand Rounds, UMDNJ, NJ, March 22, 2006.
43. Forensic Toxicology: Medicolegal Death Investigation Course, Monmouth University, Department of
Criminal Justice, West Long Branch, NJ, May 24, 2006
44. Mixed Drug Deaths, Arcadia University, NMS Foundation, September 21, 2006.
45. Forensic Toxicology: Issues in Forensic Toxicology, Pathology Grand Rounds, UMDNJ, NJ, October 4, 2006.
46. Laboratory Accreditation-Forensic Toxicology, Continue Education, Regional Medical Examiners Office,
Newark, NJ, October 11, 2006.
47. Forensic Toxicology, Analytical Chemistry and Forensic Science Seminar, EAS, Somerset, NJ,
November 14, 2006
48. Medication Errors, Continue Education, State Toxicology Laboratory, Newark, NJ, December 7, 2006
49. Medication Errors, Continue Education, Regional Medical Examiners Office, Newark, NJ, Jan. 3, 2007
50. Forensic Science, Mt. Vernon Middle School, Newark, NJ Jan. 29, 2007
51. Keynote Address, Forensic Mentors Institute, FRFR Foundation, August 16, 2007
52. Forensic Toxicology, NJ Office of Public Defender 40th Annual Convention, Atlantic City, NJ
September 6, 2007
53. Forensic Toxicology, Analytical Chemistry and Forensic Science, Eastern Analytical Symposium,
Somerset, NJ, November 13, 2007
54. Chair, Forensic Toxicology Seminar, EAS, Somerset, NJ, November 14, 2007
55. Forensic Toxicology: Intrepretation Issues, Fellowship Lecture, Regional Medical Examiners Office,
Newark, NJ, December 5, 2007.
56. Death: Forensic Toxicology Viewpoint, Guest Lecturer, Psychology, Burlington Community College
Burlington , New Jersey, April 25, 2008
57. Forensic Toxicology, Essex County Police Academy, May 21, 2008
58. Natural Toxins, Fellowship Program, RMEO, Newark, NJ, June 11, 2008
59. Medical Examiner System, Lecturer, Forensic Mentors Institute, FRFR Foundation, July 3, 2008
60. Forensic Toxicology, Analytical Chemistry and Forensic Science, Eastern Analytical Symposium,
Somerset, NJ, November 18, 2008
61. Toxicology: Clinical & Forensic, Pathology Grand Rounds, UMDNJ, NJ, March 4, 2009
62. Forensic Toxicology, Essex County Police Academy, May 5, 2009
63. Forensic Toxicology, Career Day, New York Avenue School, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, June 18, 2009
64. LEDT Seminar, Middlesex County Internal Affairs Group, Middlesex County, NJ, September 16, 2009
65. Forensic Toxicology, Career Day, New York Avenue School, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, April 21, 2010
66. Forensic Toxicology, Essex County College Police Academy, April 6, 2011
67. Forensic Toxicology, Career Day, New York Avenue School, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, June 9, 2011
1. Simson, L.R.: Some physiological correlates of psychological stress in the adrenal organs of the white mouse. J. Sci. Lab., Denison Univ. 44: 138-150, 1958.
2. Black-Schaffer, B., Hensley, G.T., and Simson, L.R.: Protection of the adult mouse against 1800 G. acceleration by hypothermic immersion. Aerospace Med. 32:1110-1126, 1961.
3. Simson, L.R.: Effects of temperature on biological systems. Univ. Mich. Med. Center J. 31:33-38, 1965.
4. Simson, L.R., Lein, D.M., and Oberman, H.A.: Plasmpheresis: An innovation in procurement of blood components. Mich. Med. 65:111-114, 1966.
5. Simson, L.R., Lein, D.M., Warner, C.L., and Oberman, H.A.: The long-term effects of repeated plasmapheresis. Am. J. Clin. Path. 45:367-372, 1966.
6. Simson, L.R., Oberman, H.A., Penner, J.A., Lein, D.M., and Warner, C.L.: A method for preparing plasma factor VIII (antihemophilic globulin) concentrate. Am. J. Clin. Path. 45:373-376, 1966.
7. Simson, L.R., Oberman, H.A., and Penner, J.A.: Clinical evaluation of cryoprecipitated Factor VIII. J.A.M.A. 199:554-558, 1967.
8. Simson, L.R., Lampe, I., and Abell, M.R.: Suprasellar germinomas. Cancer 22:533-544. 1968.
9. Simson,L.R.: “Cause of Death” is not enough. Medical investigation of fatal aircraft accidents. USAF Med. Serv. Digest 22:25-27, 1971.
10. Simson, L.R.,: Investigation of fatal aircraft accidents: “Physiological incidents.” Aerospace Med. 42:1002-1006, 1971.
11. Simson, L.R.: “Chin-sternum-heart syndrome.” Cardiac injury associated with parachuting mishaps. Aerospace Med. 42-1214-1217, 1971.
12. Simson, L.R.: Roentgenography in the human factors investigation of fatal aviation accidents. Aerospace Med. 43:81-85, 1972.
13. Simson, L.R.: Human factors investigation of fatal aircraft accidents. Forensic Sci. Gaz. 4:2-5, 1973.
14. Simson, L.R.: Physiological and psychological investigations of fatal aircraft accidents. 211-215 AEROSPACE PATHOLOGY. Reals, W.J. and Mason, J.K.,Eds., Coll. Am. Path. Found., Chicago, Il. 1974.
15. Brantley, R.E., Campbell, E.W., Harrold, M., and Simson, L.R.: Angiomyolipoma presenting as fever of unknown origin. Am. J. Med. 57:843-846, 1974.
16. Simson, L.R.: Sudden death while attempting to conceal illegal drugs – Laryngeal obstruction by package of heroin. J. Forensic Sci. 21:378-380, 1976.
17. Brantley, R.E. and Simson, L.R.: Angiography and histopathology of nephroblastomatosis. Radiology 120:151-154, 1976.
18. Simson, L.R.: Thyrotoxicosis: postmortem diagnosis in an unexpected death. J. Forensic Sci. 21:831-832, 1976.
19. Simson, L.R. and Brantley, R.E.: Postural asphyxia as a cause of death in sudden infant death syndrome. J. Forensic Sci. 22:178-187, 1977.
20. Simson, L.R.: Aircraft death investigation: A comprehensive review. 338-361. MODERN LEGAL MEDICINE, PSYCHIATRY, AND FORENSIC SCIENCE. Curran, W.J., McGarry, A.L., and Petty, C.S., Eds. F.A. Davis, Co., Philadelphia, PA., 1980.
21. Green, E.D., Simson, L.R., et al: Cardiac concussion following softball blow to the chest. Ann. Emerg. Med. 9:155-157, 1980.
22. Melvin, J.R., Cronholm, L.S., Simson, L.R., and Issacs, A.M.: Bacterial transmigration as indicator of time of death. J. Forensic Sci. 29:412-417, 1984.
23. Sauer, N.J. and Simson, L.R.: Clarifying the role of forensic anthropologists in death investigations. J. Forensic Sci. 29:1081-1086, 1984.
24. Melvin, J.R., Kateley, J.R., Oaks, M.A., Simson, L.R., and Maldonado, W.E.: Paternity Testing. 273-346.FORENSIC SCIENCE HANDBOOK, VOL.II, Saferstein, R., Ed., Prentice-Hall, Inc., Englewood, N.J., 1988.
25. Sauer, N.J., Dunlap, S.S., and Simson, L.R.: Medicolegal investigation of an eighteenth century homicide. Am. J. Forensic Med Pathol. 9: 66-73, 1988.