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Immunology sits at the heart of some of the most valuable technologies in modern medicine, including monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, cell therapies, immunoassays, and treatments for autoimmune disease and cancer. Innovators, biosimilar entrants, and licensees litigate patents covering antibody sequences, epitopes, adjuvants, and immunotherapy methods, and development and licensing partners dispute milestones, diligence obligations, and ownership of improvements. Diagnostic companies face disputes over assay performance and specificity, while manufacturers defending product and environmental exposure claims confront allegations that their products triggered immune-mediated disease. The central question is usually how a specific immune mechanism works, what the science reliably establishes about it, and whether a product, patent claim, or causal theory is consistent with that science.

An immunology expert helps counsel test those questions against the experimental record and the published literature. In patent matters, the analysis may involve comparing antibody binding and functional data, evaluating whether a claimed genus is adequately described and enabled, and determining what a skilled immunologist would have known or found obvious at the priority date. In development and licensing disputes, experts can assess whether preclinical and clinical programs were scientifically sound and whether contractual milestones were met. For diagnostics, immunologists can evaluate assay design, cross-reactivity, and validation, and in exposure litigation they can assess whether the proposed immunological mechanism is biologically plausible and supported by reliable evidence. Those opinions support infringement, validity, liability, and causation positions and allow counsel to challenge opinions that extrapolate beyond what the immunological data actually show.

Immunology spans cellular and molecular immunology, immunochemistry, vaccinology, transplantation, autoimmunity, allergy, and tumor immunology, and the scientist who can explain antibody engineering may not be the right witness on vaccine adjuvants or HLA typing. Experts in our network include immunologists who have testified on structural biology and biotechnology patents, rheumatologists who have testified on product development and biotherapeutics, and researchers who have testified on the effect of environmental exposures on the immune system. The network also includes authors of widely used immunology textbooks published in dozens of editions, developers of DNA-based HLA typing systems, cancer vaccine and immunotherapy researchers, and allergy and asthma specialists who lead research institutes at major universities. Round Table Group has completed more than 75,000 expert searches for litigators and applies that experience to matching your case with the immunological subspecialty it requires. Let us help you find the right immunology expert by calling us at (202) 908-4500.

Kinds of Cases We Work On

Round Table Group helps our clients find a wide variety of Immunology expert witnesses for cases like:

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Immunotherapy Trial Data Integrity Dispute Names CRO.

A biopharmaceutical sponsor sued a contract research organization alleging mishandled biomarker samples at several trial sites compromised efficacy data for a cancer immunotherapy candidate. We identified experts with experience in immunotherapy clinical trial design, biomarker sample chain of custody, and good clinical practice compliance. The clinical trials expert's chain-of-custody audit confirmed the sample mishandling, supporting the sponsor's claim for site remediation costs.
02

Autoimmune Diagnostic Test Accuracy Disputed in Suit.

A hospital laboratory network sued an autoimmune diagnostic test manufacturer alleging a batch of test kits produced an elevated false-negative rate for a common antibody panel. We identified experts with experience in immunoassay validation, autoimmune diagnostic testing, and laboratory quality control. The immunoassay expert's validation review confirmed a reagent lot defect, supporting the laboratory network's product liability claim.
03

Allergy Testing Panel Licensing Dispute Reaches Arbitration.

A diagnostics company and an academic research institute arbitrated a licensing royalty dispute after the company expanded commercial use of a patented allergy testing panel into a new clinical application. We identified experts with experience in immunodiagnostic licensing, allergy testing methodology, and royalty accounting. The licensing expert's field-of-use analysis found the expanded application exceeded the original license, resulting in an arbitration award for additional royalties.
04

Vaccine Development Partnership Dispute Over Adjuvant IP.

Two biopharmaceutical companies disputed ownership of adjuvant formulation intellectual property developed during a joint vaccine development partnership after one party filed a patent application independently. We identified experts with experience in vaccine adjuvant chemistry, immunology research collaboration agreements, and patent inventorship analysis. The inventorship expert's lab notebook review established joint contribution, supporting a settlement establishing co-ownership of the patent.
05

Cell Therapy Manufacturing Defect Alleged by Biotech.

A biotechnology company sued a contract manufacturing organization alleging inconsistent cell viability across production batches of a CAR-T immunotherapy product breached the manufacturing services agreement. We identified experts with experience in cell therapy manufacturing, immunology product quality control, and biologics process validation. The cell therapy manufacturing expert's batch record audit traced the viability issues to a temperature excursion during processing, supporting the biotech company's breach of contract claim.
06

Immunology Lab Testing Errors Trigger Hospital Suit.

A hospital system sued a reference laboratory alleging a pattern of erroneous immunoglobulin test results across its immunology testing service led to delayed diagnoses and repeat testing costs. We identified experts with experience in clinical immunology laboratory operations, immunoassay quality assurance, and laboratory accreditation standards. The laboratory operations expert's proficiency testing review confirmed the error pattern, supporting the hospital's claim for cost recovery.
07

Insurer Disputes Immunotherapy Reimbursement Rate Methodology.

A specialty pharmacy and a regional health insurer disputed the reimbursement methodology applied to a costly immunotherapy infusion treatment following a coverage policy revision. We identified experts with experience in immunotherapy health economics, pharmacy reimbursement policy, and healthcare cost analysis. The health economics expert's cost-effectiveness analysis supported the pharmacy's claim for restored reimbursement rates, resulting in a favorable arbitration outcome.
08

Biologics Patent Dispute Delays Biosimilar Immunology Drug.

A biosimilar manufacturer sued a branded biologics company alleging an improperly maintained patent on an immunology drug's formulation wrongfully delayed the biosimilar's market entry. We identified experts with experience in biologics formulation science, patent claim construction, and biosimilar regulatory pathways. The formulation science expert's analysis found the patented feature was absent from the biosimilar product, supporting dismissal of the infringement claim.
09

Immunology CRO Enrollment Shortfall Breaches Trial Contract.

A pharmaceutical sponsor sued a contract research organization alleging chronic patient enrollment shortfalls at immunology trial sites breached minimum performance benchmarks in their master services agreement. We identified experts with experience in clinical trial enrollment operations, immunology patient recruitment, and CRO performance auditing. The enrollment operations expert's site-by-site audit confirmed the shortfalls exceeded contractual tolerances, supporting the sponsor's claim for milestone payment offsets.
10

Immunoassay Equipment Calibration Dispute Follows Lab Acquisition.

A diagnostics company sought indemnification from the sellers of a clinical immunology laboratory after discovering automated immunoassay analyzers had been miscalibrated for an extended period before the acquisition closed. We identified experts with experience in immunoassay analyzer calibration, laboratory quality systems, and clinical diagnostics due diligence. The calibration expert's audit established the defect's timeline, supporting the buyer's indemnification claim.

Here are a few of our favorite Immunology Expert Witnesses:

Iowa Immunology, Vaccines Expert #15969

I have 34 years of experience, and specialize in the field of immunology with specific knowledge in the areas of lymphocyte activation, lymphocyte signaling and immune cell interaction.

 

New York Immunology, Immunity, Asthma Expert #17181

I have 20 years of experience in the field of human immunology and environmental medicine, with specific knowledge in the areas of lung immunology, the human immune system, the impact of global pollution on human health, and immune defense. I have published on such topics as immunotherapy in human cancer, mechanisms of immune dysregulation in human health and disease and impact of inhaled airborne pollutanats and particulates on the human immune response. I am a dedicated and motivated academic scientist.

 

Arizona Immunology, Medicine, Genetics Expert #17726

I have 20 years of experience and specialize in the field of immunology, with specific knowledge of transplantation, stem cells and regenerative medicine. I have published on such topics as cord blood stem cells and regenerative medicine, genetic engineering of immune cells and effects of environmental toxins on the immune system. I have testified on effect of the environment on the immune system.

 

Colorado Microbiology, Immunology Expert #18677

I have 18 years of experience, and specialize in the field of microbiology, immunology, infectious diseases with specific knowledge in the areas of mycbactereiology, HIV and infectious pathogens. I have published on such topics as mycobacterium tuberculosis, animal models of infection and human infection.

 

Illinois Immunology Expert #19168

I have 28 years of experience in the field of immunology and cancer biology with specific knowledge in the areas of autoimmunity, cancer biology and virology. I have published on such topics as virology, immunology, autoimmunity, cancer biology, cell signaling, oncogene and monoclonal antibodies.

 

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California Immunology Expert #20452

I have 20 years of experience in the field of immunology, with specific knowledge of apoptosis, cell death and autoimmunity. I have published on such topics as T cell apoptosis, autoimmunity and immune regulation.

 

Texas Parasitology, Immunology Expert #20557

I have 40 years of experience, and specialize in the field of biology with specific knowledge in the areas of parasitology, immunology and molecular biology. I have published on such topics as parasite immune escape mechanisms, molecular biology of parasites and higher education administration in Qatar.

 

Pennsylvania Vaccines, Immunology Expert #20650

I have 23 years of experience, and specialize in the field of vaccines and immunology with specific knowledge in the areas of immunization, vaccination and immunity. I have published on such topics as vaccination, molecular immunology and immune responses.

 

Texas Immunology, Diagnostics Expert #20936

I have 20 years of experience in the fields of biology and immunology, with specific knowledge of host-pathogen interaction, molecular diagnosis and biosafety. I have published on such topics in research articles, book chapter and meetings proceedings.

 

Immunology, Antibodies Expert #21067

I have 27 years of experience, and specialize in the field of immunology with specific knowledge in the areas of cellular immunology, immunochemistry and antibody production. I have published on such topics as biomarker expression and cytokine expression.

 

New York Protein Sciences, Immunology Expert #22681

I have 21 years of experience and specialize in the field of protein sciences, with specific knowledge of therapeutic proteins, purification and characterization, and glycobiology and immunology. I have published on such topics as immunology, protein sciences, glycobiology, wound healing and host-parasite interactions.

 

Kentucky Infectious Diseases, Immunology Expert #23363

I have 10 years of experience and specialize in the field of infectious disease pharmacotherapy and research, with specific knowledge of infectious disease treatment, immunotherapy and clinical research. I have published on such topics as HIV/AIDS, immuno-modulation and pulmonary therapeutics.

 

Massachusetts Molecular Biology, Immunology Expert #23722

I have 14 years of experience, and specialize in the field of biology with specific knowledge in the areas of molecular biology, immunology and DNA repair. I have published on such topics as V(D)J recombination, double strand breaks repair and chromosomal instability.

 

California Veterinary Medicine, Immunology Expert #24044

I have 20 years of experience and specialize in the field of veterinary medicine, with specific knowledge of infectious diseases, virology and immunology. I have published on such topics as feline lentivirus infections, feline infectious diseases and zoonotic infections.

 

Massachusetts Rheumatology Expert #24883

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of rheumatology with specific knowledge in the areas of therapeutics, immunology and patient care. I have published on such topics as rheumatoid arthritis, therapeutics in rheumatic disease and diagnosis and management of autoimmune disease. I have testified on product development, and biotherapeutics. I currently serve as associate professor of medicine at a medical university and director of education and fellowship training in rheumatology.

 

California Drug Discovery, Immunology Expert #25202

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of immunology with specific knowledge in the areas of drug discovery, drug development and oncology. I have published on such topics as T cell development, non-profit drug discovery and cancer drugs.

 

Texas Immunology, West Nile Virus Expert #25878

I have 13 years of experience and specialize in the field of immunology, with specific knowledge of viral immunology and vaccine development.

 

New York Immunology, Immunity Expert #26388

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of immunology with specific knowledge in the areas of innate immunity, phagocytic cells and immunoassay. I have published on such topics as phagocytic cell function and FC receptors. I have been involved in research, education, and administrative activities throughout my university career. My longstanding scholarly interests have focused on cellular and molecular components of the innate immune system.

 

Oregon Immunology, Marine Biology Expert #26487

I have 15 years of experience and specialize in the field of marine biology and physiology, with specific knowledge of disease in marine organisms, malarial infections in lower vertebrates and comparative animal physiology. I have published on such topics as animal metabolism, the impact of disease on animal physiology and animal energetics.

 

New York Cancer, Immunology Expert #27248

I have 30 years of experience and specialize in the field of immunology, with specific knowledge of epigenetics and cancer. I have published on such topics as T cell function and G9a regulation.

 

Virginia Virology, Immunology Expert #27813

I have 15 years of experience, and specialize in the field of virology and immunology with specific knowledge in the areas of HIV/AIDS, other viruses and viral disease processes and immunopathogenesis. I have published on such topics as more than 50 peer reviewed articles, in HIV/AIDS virology and immunopathogenesis.

 

North Carolina Immunology, Disease and Disorder Expert #29126

I have 20 years of experience and specialize in the field of infectious diseases, with specific knowledge of virology, immunology and human immunodeficiency virus.

 

North Carolina Biophysics, Immunology Expert #31525

I have 25 years of experience and specialize in the field of structure and function of proteins, with specific knowledge of immunology, biochemistry and biophysics. I have published on such topics as plant toxins, structure of immune molecules, and structure and function of bacterial proteins.

 

Connecticut Immunology, Inflammation Expert #32284

I have 20 years of experience and specialize in the field of immunology, with specific knowledge of inflammation, neuroimmunology and autoimmunity. I have published on such topics as multiple sclerosis, pharmacology and infectious diseases.

 

Pennsylvania Cell Biology, Immunology Expert #32621

I have 35 years of experience in the field of biology, with specific knowledge of cell biology, immunology and developmental biology. I have published on such topics as mammalian oocyte maturation and immunology.

 

Immunology, Immune Tolerance Expert #33200

I have 29 years of experience and specialize in the field of immunology, with specific knowledge of immune response, immune tolerance (autoimmunity) and B cells.

 

Geriatrics, Immunology, Dementia Expert #33572

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of geriatrics with specific knowledge in the areas of immunology, dementia and vaccination. I have published on such topics as immunology, atherosclerosis and dementia.

 

Parasitiology, Immunology Expert #33707

I have 37 years of experience and specialize in the field of medical microbiology, with specific knowledge of parasitology and immunology.

 

Arizona Cancer, Biological, Immunology Expert #33788

I have 40 years of experience, and specialize in the field of health care related research and its clinical application with specific knowledge in the areas of immunology, pathology and cancer.

 

New York Neurosurgery, Immunology Expert #34237

I have 15 years of experience, and specialize in the field of neuro-oncology with specific knowledge in the areas of immunology, neurosurgery and experimental therapeutics. I have published on such topics as vaccines, immunotherapy and brain tumors. I am a basic science researcher by training (PhD) yet interact closely with clinical medicine working to translate bench research to bedside treatments.

 

California Immunology, Transplantation Expert #34330

I have 17 years of experience, and specialize in the field of immunology with specific knowledge in the areas of transplantation, stem cell biology and development. I have published on such topics as transplantation immunology and lymphocyte development.

 

California Immunology, Physiology, Health Expert #35464

I have 30 years of experience and specialize in the field of reproductive endocrinology, with specific knowledge of neural control of immune cell activities, the role of inflammation in reproductive processes and the importance of circadian rhythms in the control of reproductive function. I have published on such topics as cervical ripening, circadian physiology and neuroendocrine reproductive development.

 

North Carolina Stem Cells, Immunology Expert #36297

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of infectious diseases with specific knowledge in the areas of virology, immunology and stem cell biology.

 

New Mexico Immunology Expert #36728

I have 25 years of experience and specialize in the field of immunology with specific knowledge in the areas of veterinary immunology, rural public health and substance abuse. I have published on such topics as AIDS, vaccines and immunopathology. I have testified on immunology.

 

Asthma, Infections, Immunology Expert #36895

I have 9 years of experience and specialize in the field of respiratory medicine, with specific knowledge of respiratory infections, pharmacology and immunology. I have published on such topics as host defense, innate immunity and pharmacology.

 

Neuroimmunology, Immunology Expert #37664

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of neuroimmunology with specific knowledge in the areas of inflammation, the blood brain barrier and cell biology of endothelium. I have published on such topics as cell migration, transcription factors and multi-drug resistance genes. I did most of the writing and figure design for the first full-colour text book of immunology. This opening lead me to produce 5 major immunology textbooks and CDs, in more than 60 editions. Consequently, I have been able to maintain research and teaching strands of equal strength during my career.

 

Immunology Expert #37893

I have 22 years of experience in the field of immunology, with specific knowledge in the areas of transplantation, antibody therapy, and the ethics of clinical trials. I have published on such topics as immunology, transplantation, and gene therapy.

 

Illinois Immunology Expert #38042

I have 15 years of experience, and specialize in the field of immunology with specific knowledge in the areas of allergy and infectious diseases. I have published on such topics as allergy, infectious diseases and general immunology.

 

Immunology, Cancer Expert #38748

I have 15 years of experience in the field of cancer research, with specific knowledge in the areas of tumor inflammation and angiogenesis, macrophage biology, and new anti-cancer therapies. I have published on such topics as inflammation in cancer.

 

Immunology, T cells Expert #39010

I have 4 years of experience, and specialize in the field of immunology with specific knowledge in the areas of T cells, cell therapy and cell engineering. I have published on such topics as T cell immunomodulation in lung cancer, T cell oligoclonality in lung cancer.

 

California Immunology Expert #40021

I have 15 years of experience, and specialize in the field of immunology with specific knowledge in the areas of hematopoietic stem cell, T cell development and human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS). I have published on such topics as committed T cell progenitors, T cell development and lymphocyte function.

 

Immunology, Measles, Stem Cells Expert #40517

I have 47 years of experience, and specialize in the field of immunology with specific knowledge in immunochemistry, biology and genetics of the complement system microbial immunology.

 

Genetics, Immunology Expert #40595

I have 12 years of experience, and specialize in the field of biology with specific knowledge in the areas of genetics, immunolgy. I have published on such topics as innate immunity to infections in drosophila, function of TNFalpha and stress response and colitis.

 

Immunology Expert #40803

I have 15 years of experience, and specialize in the field of immunology, with specific knowledge in the areas of allergy and asthma. I have published on such topics as basic immunological and biochemistry mechanisms, clinical topics, and drug development. I have worked at top ranking institutes and will be director of an institute at one of Germany’s top-ranking universities within the medical faculty.

 

California Immunology, Cancer Vaccines Expert #41056

I have 28 years of experience, and specialize in the field of immunology, with specific knowledge in the areas of oncology, virology, and therapeutic vaccines. I have published on such topics as human papillomavirus immunology, cancer vaccines, and cancer immunotherapy.

 

Washington Immunology Expert #48694

I have 15 years of experience, and specialize in the field of biotechnology with specific knowledge in the areas of immunology, autoimmunity and DNA-typing. I have published on such topics as type 1 diabetes, T-cell recognition and DNA-typing. I have developed two different DNA-based typing systems for a polymorphism in the HLA class II region of the human genome.

 

Florida Immunology Expert #51347

I have 30 years of experience and specialize in the field of immunology with specific knowledge in the areas of structural biology, crystallography and drug discovery. I have published on such topics as cancer, infectious diseases and diabetes. I have testified on immunology, structural biology and industry biotechnology patent.

 

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  • Leveraging Age-Dependent Immune Development to Prevent & Treat Disease
  • Prevention of Infection in Prolonged Human Space Travel
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