Senior Medical Reviewer | Epidemiologist & Toxicologist
Dr Charles E Gilbert is a highly esteemed epidemiologist, toxicologist, and public health educator with over 40 years of experience in clinical research, environmental health, and infectious disease control. Currently serving as a Senior Medical Reviewer at HealthEducationHouse.com, Dr. Gilbert brings exceptional expertise in public safety, environmental toxicology, and emergency medical response to ensure that all medical content meets the highest standards of accuracy, scientific integrity, and relevance.
Qualifications
- Ph.D., M.S., B.S. in Public Health, Epidemiology & Toxicology
University of Massachusetts Amherst (1973 – 1990)
Certifications & Licensure
- Certified EMT-CC (Critical Care Emergency Medical Technician)
East Moriches Community Ambulance, NY – 24+ years of service - HAZWOPER Certified
- EPA & RCRA Compliance Training
- Specialized in Biological & Chemical Weapons Preparedness
Achievements & Professional Accomplishments
- Founder of the Epidemiology & Toxicology Institute, serving as a lead consultant since 2003
- Former Toxicologist & Epidemiologist at Enviroscience Consultants, Inc. (1997–2003)
- Former Assistant Research Professor at University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Over two decades of expert witness testimony and medico-legal consultation
- Has played a key role in public health emergency responses, indoor environmental investigations, and infection control efforts
- East Moriches Community Ambulance – EMT-CC Volunteer
Expertise
- Epidemiology & Toxicology
- Indoor Environmental Quality
- HVAC contamination, mold/fungi, bacteria, allergens
- Chemical agents: asbestos, lead, mercury, VOCs
- Physical hazards: dust, radiation, EMF
- Infectious Disease & Infection Control
- Emergency Medical Services & Disaster Response
- Risk Assessment, Risk Management & Communication
- Public Health Education & Environmental Health Policy
- Medico-Legal Consulting & Expert Witness Testimony
- Environmental Compliance & Hazardous Waste Management
- Air & Water Quality Monitoring, Asbestos & Lead Mitigation