Briana Giambusso
Boston,MA
Summary
Experienced Medical Examiner/Forensic Pathologist with extensive experience determining cause and manner of death, and analyzing tissue samples through immunohistochemistry. Years of experience testifying in court as an expert witness and communicating efficiently between disciplines. Advanced training in photographing injuries, collecting evidence, and maintaining detail-oriented records.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forensic Pathologist
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME)
Boston, MA
03.2009 - Current
- Performed autopsies to determine cause of death and collected tissue samples for further analysis.
- Provided expert testimony in court proceedings regarding autopsy results and other forensic pathology findings.
- Reviewed medical records, police reports, and other documents related to death investigations.
- Prepared detailed written reports on autopsy findings, including summaries of evidence collected from crime scenes.
- Collaborated with colleagues in the field of forensic medicine to advance understanding of disease processes associated with sudden death investigations.
- Maintained a safe work environment while performing autopsies according to established safety protocols.
- Attended conferences, seminars, workshops, and continuing education programs related to forensic pathology topics.
Medical Examiner
The Office Of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME)
Westfield, MA
11.2006 - 02.2009
- Reviewed autopsies and other medical records to determine the cause of death.
- Performed postmortem examinations and collected tissue samples for toxicological analysis.
- Documented autopsy findings in detailed reports.
- Conducted research on various causes of death using laboratory tests and scientific methods.
- Supervised forensic pathology assistants during autopsies.
- Consulted with law enforcement personnel regarding the investigation of suspicious deaths.
- Participated in conferences with pathologists from around the world to discuss advances in forensic science technology.
- Performed analysis on bodies and other pieces of evidence to determine causes and manners of death.
Fellowship in Forensic Pathology
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, MA
06.2005 - 06.2006
Resident in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, MA
01.2001 - 02.2005
- Developed and implemented research protocols for postdoctoral studies.
- Collaborated with faculty members to design new research projects.
- Mentored and supervised undergraduate students in laboratory experiments.
- Provided technical support to other researchers working in the lab.
Education
M.D. - Pathology
Harvard University School of Medicine
Boston, MA05-2000
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Tufts University
Medford, MA05-1996
Skills
- Clinical chemistry
- Oral communication
- Report writing
- Immunohistochemistry
- Laboratory management
- Case reviewing
- Laboratory testing
- Infections expertise
Certification
- Medical License
- Board Certification
Timeline
Forensic Pathologist
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME)
03.2009 - Current
Medical Examiner
The Office Of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME)
11.2006 - 02.2009
Fellowship in Forensic Pathology
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
06.2005 - 06.2006
Resident in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
01.2001 - 02.2005
- Medical License
- Board Certification
M.D. - Pathology
Harvard University School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Tufts University
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