Epidemiological Research

Epidemiology International (EI) provides epidemiological research and consulting support for industry, academic institutions, public health agencies, and the legal profession.  EI experts have broad experience in academic and federal research institutions, industry, regulatory agencies, and research laboratories.  Examples of epidemiologic research projects include:

• Case-control studies of risk factors for childhood cancers

• Nested case-control studies of the relationship between colorectal cancer and exposures at a petroleum refinery

• Incidence rate analyses relating to point-source exposures to carcinogens

• Design of cancer incidence registries

• Cohort mortality studies relating to specific exposures and processing units

• Creation of refinery history and a detailed job-exposure matrix for refinery processing units

• Epidemiologic and statistical analyses of health care data and adverse drug reactions

• Causation and weight-of-evidence analyses

• Critical reviews and evaluations of epidemiologic literature

• Prevention and intervention program evaluation

At EI, our team of Epidemiologists has specialized epidemiologic study design expertise, as well as broad experience and capability in biostatistics, biomedical computing, chemistry, industrial hygiene, and environmental health.  Our services include study design, sample size determination, data collection, biostatistical analyses, interpretation of findings, and publication support.  EI scientists  can collaborate on clinical research projects at all phases, including:

• Grant writing

• Study design

• Development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Study coordination

• Sourcing and management of partners

• Data analysis and reporting, including manuscript preparation

Genetic Epidemiology

EI experts have training and expertise is in the conduct and analysis of genetic epidemiologic studies.   Previous projects have included both family and population-based studies which employ epidemiological principles, statistical tools and bioinformatics to perform linkage analyses and genetic association studies.  Our team has a strong focus on gene-environment interactions. 

Causation Analysis

EI experts have extensive experience in causation analysis, particularly for toxic tort litigation.  An EI analysis can assist attorneys in determining the scientific strengths and weaknesses of potential litigation and provide scientific support during all phases of the case.  The EI team can conduct research studies specific to each case, as well as evaluate the analyses of other experts.   In evaluating causal associations, EI experts conduct a weight-of-evidence analysis in order to support their opinions.  Because of our familiarity with toxic tort litigation, we can help to design technical strategies for arguing the merits of the client's case and for addressing the likely counter-arguments.

Food Safety & Foodborne Illness Investigation

EI epidemiologists, biostatisticians, and food safety scientists provide expertise in the areas of foodborne illness epidemiology, prevention and food safety.  Our broad array of services are designed to provide a rigorous analysis and/or evaluation of foodborne illness etiology, causal factors, and compliance practices.  EI provides the following services to food production, food service, and food retail professionals:

EI professionals have the advantage of specific food safety expertise through our sister company, Sterilex Corporation, a recognized leader in developing and marketing patented antimicrobial products for food protection.  Sterilex specialty biofilm-control biocides, disinfectants, and decontamination products are used in a variety of applications including food processing, food service, and human health care.