Stephen D. Turner, Ph.D.
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Professional Summary
Stephen D. Turner, Ph.D. is a Medical Genetics and Forensic Science expert specializing in human genomics, public health, and microbial genomics. With a career spanning academia, industry, and independent consulting, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating genetic data, assessing biosecurity measures, and evaluating whether public health protocols have been adhered to.
Mr. Turner has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving medical genetics, forensic science, and biosecurity cases. His Ph.D. in Computational Human Genetics, along with certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Registered U.S. Patent Agent, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving synthetic biology and infectious disease modeling.
Work Experience
Stephen D. Turner, Ph.D., has over 12 years of experience in data science and bioinformatics. He is currently an Associate Professor of Data Science at the University of Virginia and a Principal Scientist, Principal Bioinformatics Engineer at Form Bio / Colossal Biosciences. Additionally, he serves as an Independent Consultant at CDC / Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists and previously held roles at Signature Science and the University of Virginia School of Medicine.
Expert Intelligence
Best Descriptor
Stephen D. Turner is a leading expert in bioinformatics and data science for genomic applications in public health.
Best Use Cases
- 1consulting on genomic data analysis for public health
- 2developing bioinformatics tools for infectious disease research
- 3mentoring data science teams in healthcare applications
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View full reportEducation
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Bioinformatics & Epidemiology
University of Hawaii Cancer Center
Ph.D. in Computational Human Genetics
Vanderbilt University
M.S. in Applied Statistics
Vanderbilt University
B.S. in Biology
James Madison University
Licenses
- Registered U.S. Patent Agent