Name and Educational Degree: Katz, Alan, M.S., D.A.B.T. Certifications Diplomate, American Board of Toxicology; Fellow, American College of Forensic Examiners Education B.S., Biology – Fairleigh Dickinson University (1970) M.S., Human Physiology – FDU School of Dentistry (1977) Certificate in Management – Central Connecticut State U. (1984) Business Address: 7140 Heritage Village Plaza P.O. Box 363 Gainesville, VA 20155 US Contact Information: Telephone: 703.335.5670 Mobile Number: Email Address: alan@toxcel.com Web Site URL: http://www.toxcel.com Specialties Agricultural Chemicals/Pesticides Dermal Toxicology Drug/Pharmaceutical Development Expert Witnessing Ocular Toxicology Safety Pharmacology Carcinogenicity Developmental & Reproductive Toxicology Environmental Toxicology Over-the-Counter Products Product Safety Assessment Regulatory Toxicology Consumer Products Dietary Supplements GLP Study Auditing Litigation Support Risk Assessment Experience Over thirty-five years of scientific and regulatory experience in the fields of food ingredients/nutritional supplements, pharmaceuticals, consumer health care, cosmetics, and agricultural and industrial chemicals.  Broadly experienced in the public and private sectors, including management of food and drug safety evaluation/nonclinical toxicology/product chemistry/ risk assessment/regulatory affairs programs in industry, government and consulting.  Former US EPA senior toxicologist (OPP/HED).  International authority on regulatory safety testing and risk assessment issues.  Has provided expert opinions for litigation support.  Specializing in FIFRA/FFDCA/FQPA food safety issues; data cost estimation and compensation; mechanisms of toxicity; general toxicology: acute and chronic hazard evaluation; developmental neurotoxicity and reproductive hazard evaluation; ecological effects of chemical exposure; and guidance for regulatory compliance with OPPTS, OECD, FDA, ICH and other international guidelines for testing of drugs, biocides and industrial and agricultural chemicals, including implementation of alternatives to animal models where appropriate.  President of toXcel LLC (US) and founding Director of toXcel International Limited (England & Wales).  Former President, Society of Comparative Ophthalmology.  Editor, “Toxicology Updates”, Journal of Applied Toxicology.  Active member of Society of Toxicology, American College of Toxicology, American Chemical Society, NY Academy of Sciences, Société de Toxicologie du Canada and the Food and Drug Law Institute.   << Back to Index of Consultants