Frederick
W. Fochtman is an associate professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology
in the Mylan School of Pharmacy at Duquesne University, as well as director
of the University’s five-year Master’s of Forensic Science and
Law Program.
Since 1998, he has served as director and chief toxicologist of the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office (until this year, the Allegheny County Coroner’s Office) Forensic Laboratory Division, which provides forensic and analytical testing services for Allegheny County.
Dr. Fochtman is the author of a number of scientific presentations and journal articles in the area of forensic sciences. He also serves as a board member for the American Board of Forensic Toxicology, and the Drug Testing Advisory Board for HHS.
Dr. Fochtman received his B.S. in pharmacy, his M.S. in Pharmacology-Toxicology and his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Duquesne University. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology and the American Board of Forensic Toxicology.
