Serving industry, government, & law firms since 1980, Ronald D. Hood & Associates is a partnership of independent consultants with experience in nonclinical studies, regulatory affairs, clinical pharmacology/toxicology, endocrinology, epidemiology, & reproductive toxicology. We assist clients with nonclinical toxicity testing, product development, and hazard/risk assessment, working independently or as a team to offer our expertise in a flexible, cost effective manner. In addition, our associates lend their expertise to regulatory agencies through means such as providing training courses and serving on expert panels, and we provide litigation support/expert witness services to law firms and to agencies of the federal government and state governments.