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The conduct of scientific research has significant legal and financial consequences for universities, research institutes, pharmaceutical and technology companies, and the agencies that fund them. Disputes arise over research misconduct allegations, sponsored research and collaboration agreements, ownership of data and inventions, and compliance with federal grant requirements. False Claims Act matters may turn on whether research was conducted and reported as represented to funding agencies, while trade secret and contract claims frequently depend on what research was actually performed and by whom. The central question is often whether research practices met the methodological and ethical standards expected in the field.

A research expert helps attorneys evaluate research design, execution, documentation, and reporting against accepted scientific and regulatory standards. The expert can review protocols, laboratory notebooks, data sets, statistical analyses, publications, and grant reports to assess reproducibility, data integrity, and whether conclusions were supported by the evidence. In misconduct and compliance matters, the expert can apply federal research misconduct regulations and institutional policies to determine whether fabrication, falsification, or questionable practices occurred. That analysis frames liability, informs causation, and supports or rebuts damages related to funding, contractual performance, or misappropriation.

Research testimony is most credible when it comes from scientists who have led research programs, managed compliance, and served as reviewers. Round Table Group can identify principal investigators, research administrators, biostatisticians, and research integrity officers, including professionals whose careers have involved the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, the Office of Research Integrity, and major research universities. Their experience with both the practice and the oversight of research helps a fact-finder understand what credible scientific work requires. We've completed more than 75,000 expert searches for litigators and can match the scientific discipline and research setting involved in your matter. Let us help you find the right 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 Research expert witnesses for cases like:

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University Tech Transfer Licensing Dispute Escalates

A biotechnology company sued a university's technology transfer office, alleging it licensed an overlapping research discovery to a competing company despite an existing exclusive option agreement covering the same patent application. We identified experts with experience in university technology transfer licensing practices, patent option agreement interpretation, and biotechnology licensing economics. The expert's timeline review confirmed the competing license was granted before the option's expiration, supporting the breach claim.
02

CRO Sued Over Falsified Site Monitoring Reports

A pharmaceutical sponsor sued its contract research organization after discovering site monitoring visit reports for a multi-site clinical research program had been fabricated to conceal missed protocol deviations across several sites. We identified experts with experience in clinical research monitoring standards, GCP compliance auditing, and pharmaceutical sponsor oversight practices. The expert's cross-check of reports against visit logs confirmed several visits never occurred, supporting the sponsor's claim.
03

Grant Compliance Audit Sparks Research Funding Dispute

A research foundation sued a university research center, alleging a compliance audit found grant funds had been used for expenses outside the scope permitted under a large multi-year research funding agreement. We identified experts with experience in research grant compliance and cost accounting standards, university sponsored research administration, and federal and foundation grant auditing practices. The expert's expense-category audit confirmed a pattern of out-of-scope charges, supporting the foundation's claim.
04

R&D Joint Venture Partners Dispute IP Ownership

Two manufacturers in a joint research and development venture disputed ownership of a resulting patent application after one partner filed independently, alleging the invention arose solely from its own researchers' contributions. We identified experts with experience in corporate R&D collaboration agreements, inventorship determination standards, and joint venture intellectual property governance. The expert's lab notebook review found contributions from both parties material to the claimed invention, supporting joint ownership.
05

Research Consortium Disputes Data Sharing Restrictions

A research institute sued a corporate consortium member, alleging the member shared restricted longitudinal research datasets with an outside academic collaborator in violation of the consortium's data governance agreement. We identified experts with experience in research data governance and sharing agreements, longitudinal study data management, and academic-industry consortium standards. The expert's data-access log review confirmed the dataset reached the outside collaborator, supporting the institute's claim.
06

Research Misconduct Finding Triggers Sponsor Damages Claim

A corporate research sponsor sued a contract laboratory after a misconduct investigation found a lead researcher had fabricated portions of the data supporting a sponsored study's key conclusions, forcing the sponsor to repeat the program. We identified experts with experience in research integrity and misconduct investigation standards, laboratory data verification methodology, and sponsored research program management. The expert's data-reconstruction audit confirmed the fabrication affected the primary endpoint, supporting the sponsor's claim.
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Market Research Firm Sued Over Flawed Methodology

A consumer products company sued a market research firm, alleging a product-launch demand study relied on a flawed sampling methodology that materially overstated projected demand, contributing to a costly overproduction decision. We identified experts with experience in market research survey and sampling methodology, consumer demand forecasting, and product launch damages analysis. The expert's audit found the sample overrepresented a demographic prone to overstating purchase intent, supporting the claim.
08

Research Equipment Vendor Sued Over Instrument Calibration

A research institute sued a scientific instrument manufacturer after a mass spectrometer used across several federally funded studies was found to have a persistent calibration drift, casting doubt on years of generated data. We identified experts with experience in analytical instrumentation calibration standards, laboratory quality assurance, and research data integrity assessment. The expert's calibration-log review found the factory calibration performed outside specification, supporting the institute's claim.
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Research Institute Disputes Corporate Sponsor's IP Claim

A nonprofit research institute sued a corporate sponsor, alleging its patent filing on a jointly developed diagnostic method improperly excluded institute researchers as inventors in violation of the sponsored research agreement's provisions. We identified experts with experience in sponsored research agreement interpretation, patent inventorship determination, and research collaboration intellectual property governance. The expert's technical contribution analysis found the institute's researchers materially contributed, supporting the claim.
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Polling Firm Sued Over Flawed Opinion Research

A trade association sued a polling firm, alleging opinion research commissioned to inform a major public policy campaign used a sampling frame that systematically underrepresented a key demographic, undermining the campaign's effectiveness. We identified experts with experience in public opinion research methodology, survey sampling frame design, and policy campaign strategy analysis. The expert's demographic weighting audit confirmed the underrepresentation, supporting the association's claim.

Here are a few of our favorite Research Expert Witnesses:

California Media, Television, Research Expert #4332

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of communication strategy with specific knowledge in the areas of entertainment, education, media research and mediastrategy. I have published on such topics as media strategy.

 

Texas Research, Math, Physics Expert #6585

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of statistics with specific knowledge in the areas of mathematics, physics and research. I have published on such topics as author of 70 scientific publications, including world known results of 1982 and 2008. I have testified on fraud, using, science and research. A common belief exists that chaotic behavior is impossible to predict, because close trajectories diverge exponentially in time. In 2005, government projects on systems with chaotic behavior required to develop and implement new methods that allowed forecasting chaotic behavior with error growing only as square root from…

 

Minnesota Advertising, Research, Consumer Expert #8532

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of strategic communications with specific knowledge in the areas of advertising, marketing and business practices. I have published on such topics as new products, marketing communications and business communications. I have testified on advertising, promotion and marketing.

 

Risk, Assessment, Research Expert #10781

I have 35 years of experience, and specialize in the field of medical research with specific knowledge in the areas of epidemiology, biostatistics and research methods. I have published on such topics as risk assessment, clinical studies and statistical methods. I have testified on occupational health risks, medical product safety and physician and consumer health behavior. I have had the privilege of working with several distinguished scientists who have involved me as a collaborator in their work, and who appreciated the skills I was able to bring to their research.

 

Colorado Culture, Survey, Research Expert #12774

I have 35 years of experience, and specialize in the field of survey research with specific knowledge in the areas of pre-trial publicity, jury selection and social justice. I have published on such topics as penology, prison issues, delinquency prevention and inmate counseling programs. I have testified on pre-trial publicity.

 

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Illinois Marketing, Research, Sourcing Expert #13752

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of marketing.

 

Information Technology, Research Expert #14663

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of technology design and implementation planning with specific knowledge in the areas of health sector technology, computer supported cooperative work and technology management and governance. I have published on such topics as managing new technology implementations, information system design, data quality and indicator availability and developing multi-jurisdictional strategies for technology governance. I have achieved considerable success in areas in which I have no formal training, and I am able to communicate complex arguments to non-academic and non-specialist audiences very effectively. I am one of a small number of social…

 

North Carolina Research, Training, Plants Expert #16055

I have 11 years of experience and specialize in the field of science education, with specific knowledge of genetics, evolution and the environment. I have published on such topics as efficient research training methods, science curricula, and genetics and bioinformatics.

 

Illinois Research, Evaluation, Nursing Expert #16345

I have 15 years of experience and specialize in the field of nursing, with specific knowledge of gerontology, public health and evidence-based practice. I have published on such topics as cultural competency, evidence-based practice and health disparities. I have testified on elder competency, elder abuse and professional public health nursing practice.

 

California Research, Quality Control Expert #16653

I have 15 years of experience, and specialize in the field of microbiology with specific knowledge in the areas of quality control and research. I have published on such topics as environmental microbiology and conversion of agricultural waste to useful products. I have a unique experience in the field of microbiology in research as well as in a pharmaceutical industry to address the issues vital to both the fields.

 

Illinois Writing, Research, Editing Expert #17556

I have 18 years of experience and specialize in the field of English and comparative literature, with specific knowledge of critical theory, queer studies and modernism. I have published on such topics as critical theory, queer studies and modernism.

 

North Carolina Cancer, Research, Medicine, Risk Expert #17560

I have 11 years of experience, and specialize in the field of medical oncology with specific knowledge in the areas of colon cancer, pancreatic cancer and tumor biology. I have published on such topics as experimental therapeutics, signal transduction and tumor biology. I have testified on colon cancer progression.

 

Wisconsin Patents, Research, Paper Expert #17629

I have 33 years of experience and specialize in the field of engineering, with specific knowledge of intellectual property, research and development, and manufacturing.

 

Rhode Island Research, Administration Expert #18150

I have 20 years of experience in the field of marine environmental research, with specific knowledge of oceanographic research, environmental geochemistry, and business-science interactions. I have published on such topics as the ocean carbon cycle, Arctic oceanography, and coastal environment issues. I have testified on geochemical analysis. I have operated my own environmental analytical consulting company for the past 12 years,

 

New Jersey Oncology, Genetics, Research Expert #18318

I have 27 years of experience, and specialize in the field of nursing with specific knowledge in the areas of oncology, cardiac and family practice. I have published on such topics as cardiology, neurology and oncology. I have spent most of my professional career advocating for patients and families.

 

New York New Media, Research Expert #18393

I have 25 years of experience in the field of online journalism, with specific knowledge of market research via social media, media ethics, and credible online research. I have published on such topics as research techniques, media ethics and market research.

 

California Signal Processing, Research Expert #19920

I have 53 years of experience, and specialize in the field of radar systems with specific knowledge in the areas of design, evaluation and modeling. I have published on such topics as radar system performance modeling, radar applications to ballistic missile defense and radar performance evaluation.

 

Texas Health care, Research, Ethics Expert #19975

I have 16 years of experience and specialize in the field of clinical research, with specific knowledge of IRB, FDA studies and devices. I have published on such topics as health related quality of life after surgery.

 

Cancer, Research, Development Expert #20039

I have 10 years of experience and specialize in the field of cancer and developmental research, with specific knowledge of metastasis, human embryonic stem cells and the microenvironment. I have published on such topics as human embryonic stem cells, cancer treatments and placental development.

 

Texas Research, Cognition Expert #20823

I have 20 years of experience and specialize in the field of the teaching and learning processes, with specific knowledge of mathematics education, school reform and research methods. I have published on such topics as educational and psychological measurement.

 

Pennsylvania Research, Performer, Musician Expert #21732

I have 18 years of experience and specialize in the field of education, with specific knowledge of performing arts, research and international outreach. I have published on such topics as education, performing arts and medical problems.

 

Pennsylvania Pricing, Globalization, Research Expert #22002

I have 22 years of experience in the field of marketing, with specific knowledge of pricing, globalization and innovation. I have published on such topics as price competition, behavioral pricing, market entry strategies, national culture, new product development, supply chain management and technology management. My research interests include pricing, global marketing, and innovation management.

 

Research, Strategy Expert #22947

I have 2 years of experience, and specialize in the field of marketing research with specific knowledge in the areas of positioning, strategy and brand research.

 

New York Research, Education Expert #24403

I have 15 years of experience, and specialize in the field of clinical health psychology with specific knowledge in the areas of stress and cardiovascular health, stress and terrorism and acculturation. I have published on such topics as anger, acculturation, socioeconomic status and terrorism.

 

New Jersey Research, Startups Expert #24630

I have 25 years of experiencee in the field of market research, with specific knowledge of financial services, litigation research and brand innovation. I have published on such topics as client relationship management, innovative technologies and market research innovations.

 

Massachusetts Research, Microcredit Expert #24860

I have 10 years of experience and specialize in the field of economic and anthropology relating to many topics in international development, with specific knowledge of microcredit, food security, sustainable development, relief and rehabilitation, sustainable development, public health, good governance, non-governmental organization (NGOs), and corporate social responsibility. I have published on such topics as NGOs, microfinance, sustainable development and gender.

 

North Carolina Consumer Behavior, Research Expert #24911

I have 15 years of experience in the field of marketing, with specific knowledge of consumer behavior, marketing research and marketing management. I have published on such topics as purchasing and selling behaviors, negotiation strategies and marketing higher education.

 

Ohio Data Analysis, Research Expert #25383

I have 2 years of experience and specialize in the field of research, with specific knowledge of political behavior, public opinion and social issues.

 

New York Medical Devices, Research Expert #26948

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of marketing with specific knowledge in the areas of medical devices, life sciences and diagnostics. I am an expert in devising strategy, driving marketing initiatives, managing product life cycles, strategic planning, and improving marketing process. For the last 18 years as a vice president of marketing, I have leveraged my sales, marketing, and leadership expertise to build corporate value for medical device and life science firms. My hands-on experience in new customer acquisition, commercialization of new products, developing early phase businesses and high performance teams has contributed to the…

 

Cardiology, Research, Therapy Expert #27911

I have 15 years of experience and specialize in the field of cardiac anesthesia and experimental research, with specific knowledge of myocardial ischemia-reperfusion, diabetic cardiomyopathy and antioxidant therapy.

 

Georgia Research, Focus Group Expert #27961

I have 22 years of experience and specialize in the field of marketing research, with specific knowledge of food, beverage and restaurants.

 

Maryland Neurology, Cancer, Research Expert #28228

I have 20 years of experience and specialize in the field of neurology and neuro-oncology, with specific knowledge of brain cancer, neurologic complications of systemic cancer and cancer treatment related brain injury. I have published on such topics as blood brain barrier, glioblastoma and mechanisms of brain malignancy. I have testified on electromagnetic energy and brain tumors, causes of brain tumors and standards of brain cancer care.

 

Pennsylvania Research, Teaching Expert #29474

I have 18 years of experience, and specialize in the field of biology with specific knowledge in the areas of molecular biology, biochemistry and genetics. I have published on such topics as intestinal bile acid transport, triglyceride synthesis and phosphoric remodeling.

 

Texas Research Expert #30148

I have 5 years of experience and specialize in the field of research, with specific knowledge of evaluation, health and psychology. I have published on such topics as workforce development.

 

California Endocrinology, Cancer, Research Expert #30189

I have 35 years of experience and specialize in the field of endocrinology, with specific knowledge of osteoporosis, Paget’s disease and primary hyperparathyroidism. I have published on such topics as treatment of bone disorders, evaluation of patients with primary hyperparathyroidism and the etiology of Paget’s disease. I have testified on medical malpractice and drug patent issues.

 

Maryland Management, Research, Strategy Expert #30823

I have 50 years of experience and specialize in the field of technology management, with specific knowledge of research and development organization, technology transfer and knowledge management. I have published on such topics as project selection, idea generation, knowledge management, technology transfer, technology strategy, organization of research institutes and other areas related to technology management.

 

Georgia Research, Survey, Poll, Consumer Expert #31352

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of marketing research with specific knowledge in the areas of surveys, focus groups and public opinion. I have published on such topics as industry research studies. I have testified on advertising, product issues and contractual dispute.

 

Florida Medicine, Research, Chemicals Expert #32398

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of chemical synthesis with specific knowledge in the areas of drug discovery, medicinal chemistry and patent law. I have published on such topics as cancer therapy, antibacterial agents and treatments for glaucoma. I have testified on a patent dispute, focusing on the issue of inherent anticipation, and rebutting an opposing witness.

 

California Economics, Business, Research Expert #36590

I have 30 years of experience and specialize in the field of economics, with specific knowledge of evaluation and assessment, international development, healthcare, education, insurance, needs assessment, policy evaluation, economics of social issues, poverty, financial markets and institutions. I have published on such topics as international economics, poverty, macroeconomics, and a wide variety of economics of social issues.

 

Louisiana Librarian, Research, Reference Expert #37134

I have 19 years of experience, and specialize in the field of library and information science with specific knowledge in the areas of public ibraries, art museum libraries and fund raising. I have published on such topics as grant management, library exhibitions and student surveys. I have the ability to work with many different people to accomplish what I want.

 

California Sensors, Evaluation, Research Expert #42622

I have 35 years of experience and specialize in the field of food science, with specific knowledge of sensory evaluation, food technology and research methods. I have published on such topics as food flavors, off-flavors and sensory evaluation. I have testified on causes of fish taint, off-flavors from fire damage and “taste” testing.

 

Massachusetts Patents, Invention, Research Expert #42672

I have 40 years of experience, and specialize in the field of medical device invention with specific knowledge in the areas of orthopedic and neurospine, trauma and pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep venous thrombosis (DVT) prevention. I have published on such topics as entrepreneurship, medical device invention and leadership. I have testified on patent infringement, Nitinol products and DVT and PE prevention.

 

Nevada Print Media, Research, Gaming Expert #43706

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of marketing research with specific knowledge in the areas of real estate, gaming and product placement. I have testified on real estate, consumer behavior and residential builder practices. Perhaps the most remarkable achievement in my professional life was contributing to the change in the way in which new home builders view markets, marketing and marketing strategy.Please note that I have not testified as an expert witness in nearly two decades. However, this is now an area in which I would very much like to be involved.

 

Wisconsin Design, Research, Observation Expert #46811

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of user interface design and usability with specific knowledge in the areas of usability, field research and observation. I have published on such topics as field research techniques, user-centered design and persona development.

 

Washington D.C. Research, Customer Service Expert #46841

I have 0 year of experience, and specialize in the field of . I am an expert in the field of library science, health care industries, and customer service.

 

New York Risk Management, Research Expert #46936

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of marketing with specific knowledge in the areas of marketing management, quantitative marketing and risk-managed marketing. I have published on such topics as risk-managed marketing, quantitative marketing and marketing management.

 

Massachusetts Decision Making, Research Expert #46947

I have 15 years of experience, and specialize in the field of psychology and neuroscience with specific knowledge in the areas of sleep deprivation, trauma and brain imaging. I have published on such topics as sleep deprivation, decision making and neuroimaging. I am an expert in the effects of sleep deprivation on cognitive capacities such as judgment, decision-making, and risk-taking, particularly among military populations.

 

Indiana Research, Publishing, Internet Expert #47042

I have 10 years of experience, and specialize in the field of writing with specific knowledge in the areas of web writing, publishing and public speaking. I have published on such topics as encryption in legal discovery and residential real estate.

 

California Research, Management, Risk Expert #48348

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of preventive medicine with specific knowledge in the areas of pain management, disability and clinical research. I have published on such topics as compliance, high risk behavior and obesity. I have testified on chronic pain, disability and pain medication. I have extensive, hands-on experience evaluating, assessing, and managing pain and its implications.

 

California Research, Cardiology, Health Expert #50223

I have 35 years of experience, and specialize in the field of medical devices with specific knowledge in the areas of clinical research, clinical regulatory affairs and animal models. I have published on such topics as cardiology.

 

California Communication, Research Expert #47957

I have 35 years of experience, and specialize in the field of diagnostic usability evaluation with specific knowledge in the areas of language, communication and user testing. I have published on such topics as automation in diagnostic usability testing, brevity versus usability, focusing on ambiguity and communication techniques in user testing. I have re-invented myself several times during my career, and I’m the only person I know who has done effective professional work both as a psychotherapist and as a computer programmer. Due to my broad and varied expertise in communication, I am able to bridge the gap between people…

 

New Jersey Water, Ethics, Cost, Research Expert #48856

I have 17 years of experience, and specialize in the field of construction with specific knowledge in the areas of roofing and siding, moisture management and building inspection. I have published on such topics as exterior insulation and finishing system and stucco, and professional ethics and building performance. I have testified on exterior insulation and finishing system and stucco, concrete and masonry and construction costs. I entered private practice directly from defense contracting 17 years ago. I have thoroughly enjoyed the wide range of subjects that I have been called on to research and investigate, and also the opportunity to…

 

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