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Page 12 <br /> G. Mycotoxin testing in biological samples has not been shown to be useful, reflect <br /> exposures, or clinical presentations. <br /> H. Bacteria are ubiquitous and the construction and maintenance of a bacteria-free <br /> indoor environment is not possible. <br /> I. Adverse health effects could not reasonably be expected from exposure to bacteria <br /> and endotoxins at the Indian River County Fire Stations. <br /> J. Neither the ability to detect an odor nor the strength of an odor necessarily <br /> correlates to an environmental agent's ability or likelihood to cause irritation or <br /> health effects. <br /> II. Qualifications <br /> I am certified in toxicology by the American Board of Toxicology and the Academy of <br /> Toxicological Sciences, and am admitted to both the United Kingdom and EUROTOX <br /> registries as a European Registered Toxicologist. I was elected to the Board of Directors of <br /> the American Board of Toxicology (2011-2015) and am a member of Society of Toxicology, <br /> British Toxicology Society, American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, <br /> American College of Toxicology, and American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental <br /> Therapeutics. I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology and Biophysics from the <br /> University of Illinois in 1969, a Master of Science degree and Ph.D. from the University of <br /> Illinois, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, in 1971 and 1975 respectively. I also <br /> did a postdoctoral study in toxicology at the University of Tennessee from 1974 through <br /> 1976. Currently, I am a Principal of Veritox, Inc. I have attached a copy of my curriculum <br /> vitae to this report(Appendix A). <br /> III. Basis of Opinions <br /> The basis for my opinions includes my education, training in basic science, experience in <br /> toxicology in general and as specifically related to bacteria, endotoxins, mold spores, and <br /> mycotoxin exposure, review and analysis of published literature on the effects of mycotoxins <br /> and endotoxins on a broad range of mammalian species including humans, general knowledge <br /> of the adverse effects of chemicals on mammalian species including humans, and records <br /> reviewed in this case(Appendix B). <br /> IV. Background <br /> I have been asked to provide an expert opinion as a toxicologist regarding human health <br /> effects from indoor exposure to bacteria, endotoxins, mold spores, and mycotoxins. <br /> It is my understanding that there has been concern about occupational exposure to "mold <br /> and toxins" by the firefighters at the Indian River County fire stations, Vero Beach, Florida. <br /> It is my understanding that some individuals underwent "mycotoxin panel"testing that <br /> reportedly found mycotoxins in their urine samples. <br /> 54 <br />