Dr. Richard Pleus is a toxicologist and risk assessor with more than 25 years’ experience conducting 500+ toxicological assessments. As an entrepreneur, he has started science-focused companies which work to predict chemical and biological health risks, including Intertox Inc., where he currently serves as CEO. Dr. Pleus exhibits extensive expertise in conducting assessments of chemical effects on fetal and reproductive development, nervous and endocrine systems for environmental, biological, and pharmacological agents, as well as general toxicological evaluations (both cancer and non-cancer.)He has won 6 grants for research in the last 10 years, published numerous peer-reviewed articles and written and edited books and book chapters on diverse subjects in toxicology and nanotechnology. He has served as a U.S. delegate for national and international scientific conferences, including the US-Russia Bilateral Presidential Commission on Science and Technology and the International Organization for Standardization (ICO) Technical Committee (TC) 229. His ability to present scientific information in clear, layman’s terms has made him a sought-after expert witness in litigation and a featured presenter for businesses, trade organizations and universities across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. In his free time, Dr. Pleus enjoys the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest as an avid skier and cyclist.