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LAWRENCE S. MAYER, MD, MS, PhD

MD, MS, PhD

Laguna Beach, CA50 years+ years experience
Epidemiology and Biostatistics in Public Health and Clinical Trials Expert Witness

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Professional Summary

LAWRENCE S. MAYER, MD, MS, PhD is an epidemiology and biostatistics expert specializing in the application of statistical methods in public health and clinical settings. With a career encompassing diverse roles in academia, research, and consultancy, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on analyzing clinical trials data, evaluating epidemiological models, and assessing the health effects of preventive interventions.

Dr. Mayer has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases in public health policy, environmental epidemiology, and clinical medicine. His PhD in Mathematics (Statistics and Biostatistics), along with his MB (British MD) in Medicine, 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 epidemiological studies and statistical evaluations.

Work Experience

Lawrence S. Mayer has over 28 years of experience in academia and research, holding positions such as Research Fellow in Human Flourishing at Harvard University since 2018 and Director of Clinical Epidemiology at Facebook Group. He has also served as a Professor at multiple institutions, including Arizona State University and Johns Hopkins University, and was a Detective at the Prosecutor’s Office, Maricopa County, Arizona.

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Lawrence S. Mayer is a leading expert in epidemiology and biostatistics, focusing on public health and clinical trials.

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  • 1expert testimony in epidemiological studies
  • 2consultation on clinical trial design
  • 3statistical analysis in public health policy

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Education

  • BS in Psychology (Pre-med)

    Arizona State University and The Ohio State University · 1968

  • MB Certificate (British MD)

    Guy’s Hospital Medical School, London · 1970

  • MS in Mathematics

    Ohio State University · 1969

  • PhD in Mathematics (Statistics and Biostatistics)

    Ohio State University · 1971

  • MA in Arts and Letters, honoris causa

    University of Pennsylvania · 1981

  • MBBS(MB) Certificate in Medicine

    Guy’s Hospital Medical School, London · 1970

  • BS in Psychology (Pre-med)

    Ohio State University · 1967

  • MB (British MD) in Medicine

    Guy’s Hospital Medical School, London · 1971

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