David Lee, Pharm.D., Ph.D.
Forensic Expert Profile
Yale-trained clinician, pharmacist, and researcher specializing in pharmacological causation, medication-related injury, and standard-of-care deviations. Expert in the forensic analysis of longitudinal clinical data, polypharmacy litigation, and the "Prescribing Cascade." Proven track record in translating high-complexity PK/PD principles and epidemiological data into authoritative evidence for litigation and institutional audits.
Professional Experience
Principal Consultant & Forensic Auditor
2024 - Present
MyRxPro Forensic | Geriatric Expert Services
- Conducts comprehensive forensic audits of Medication Administration Records (MARs) to identify iatrogenic harm and prescribing negligence.
- Established the "Unfiltered Brain" clinical framework for evaluating dementia-related behavioral interventions and pharmacological restraints.
- Advises legal counsel on merit reviews for geriatric medical malpractice and long-term care litigation.
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Pharmacy Practice
2011 - 2020
Oregon State University / OHSU College of Pharmacy
- Directed a nationally recognized research program in geriatric pharmacoepidemiology, focusing on systemic medication safety.
- Principal Investigator for federal (NIH/NIA) and state-funded research grants identifying causal links between polypharmacy and adverse geriatric outcomes.
- Co-chaired the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Polypharmacy Scientific Interest Group, influencing national clinical guidelines.
Clinical Pharmacist (Inpatient & Nutrition Support)
2013 - 2023
Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU)
- Provided opperational support in a leading Level 1 trauma and academic medical center.
Education & Fellowship
- Yale University School of Medicine: Fellow in Geriatrics (Clinical Epidemiology)
- Virginia Commonwealth University: Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Clinical Pharmacology/PKPD)
- Virginia Commonwealth University: Doctor of Pharmacy (Magna Cum Laude)
Authoritative Works & Monographs
Lee, D. (Expected June 2026). Fewer Pills, More Paws: Caring for Your Aging Parent and Lessons from Your Pets.
Lee, D. (In Progress). The Unfiltered Brain: The More Paws Guide to Dementia-Related Behaviors Without Chemical Restrants.
Select Peer-Reviewed Publications
JAMA Internal Medicine: "Statins for Primary Prevention in Older Men." A critical analysis of longitudinal outcomes and risk-benefit ratios in geriatric cohorts.
PLoS ONE: "Antihypertensives and Fall Injuries." Epidemiologic evidence establishing causal links between antihypertensive drug classes and traumatic falls in the elderly.
Lead author of 15+ additional peer-reviewed articles in high-impact clinical journals specializing in medication safety and geriatric epidemiology.