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1999
Plaintiff 's Exhibit 0178C: Michael Sobel
Curriculum Vitae
Michael N. Sobel
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PLAINTIFF'S · 
, E)'.CHIBIT ,. : 
C u r r i c u l u m V i t a e (Abridged) 
Michael N. Sobel, D .M.D. 
Current Positions 
Date of Birth: 25 June 1937 
5873, For bes A venue 
Pittsburgh, PA 15217-1601 
Telephone: (412) 421-0401 Fax: (412) 681-7878 
Orthodontist, private practice 
Pittsburgh, PA 
Chief Forensic Odontologist 
Allegheny County Coroner's Office 
1969-Present 
Pittsburgh, PA 1970-Present 
Special Investigations Advisor 
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police 
Pittsburgh, PA 1973-Present 
Crime Scene Consultant & Forensic Advisor 
Allegheny County Police 
Pittsburgh, PA 197 4-Present 
Forensic Consultant 
Pennsylvania State Police 
Harrisburg, PA 1978-Present 
Team Director 
·western Pennsylvania Dental Identification Team 
Pitts burgh, PA 1988-Present 
Forensic Lecturer 
Allegheny County Police Academy 
Pittsburgh, PA 1982-Present 
Chairman of Odontology Subcommittee (E30.06) 
American Society for Tes ting & Materials (ASTM) 
(Sets standards & guidelines for forensic odontology) 
Philadelphia, PA 1990-Present 
Page 2 of 6 
Academic Positions 
Hospital Affiliations 
Previous Affiliations 
Clinical Associate Professor of Dental Public Health 
Director, Forensic Odontology Education 
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine 
Pittsburgh, PA 
Previous Appointments: 
Assistant Professor of Oral Pathology 
Instructor of Orthodontics 
Instructor of Oral Pathology 
Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics 
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 
Pittsburgh, PA 
Consulting Staff, Clinical Teaching Faculty 
Active Staff, Clinical Teaching Faculty 
197 4-Present 
1970-74 
1965-67 
1962-67 
1993-Present 
1993-Present 
1990-1993 
Department of Surgery, Dental Medicine Section 
Department of Pediatrics (Secondary Appointment) 
Member, Suspected Child Abuse & Neglect (SCAN) Committee 
Consultant in Child Abuse, Family Intervention Center 
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh 
Pittsburgh, PA 1990-Present 
Active Staff 1970-1994 
Consulting Staff 1994-Present 
Department of Surgery, Dental Medicine Section 
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center 
Pittsburgh, PA 
Active Staff, Clinical Teaching Faculty 
Director, Division of Orthodontics 
Department of Dental Medicine 
Allegheny General Hospital 
Pitts burgh, PA 1976-80 
Selected Professional Associations 
American Society of Forensic Odontology. 
American Academy of Forensic Sciences 
-Odontology Section. 
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTul) 
Education 
Certifications 
Military Service 
Washington and Jefferson College 
Washington, PA 
Bachelor of Science, Pre-Dental 
University of Pittsburgh 
Pittsburgh, PA 
Doctor of Dental Medicine 
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine 
Pittsburgh, PA 
N.I.H. Traineeship in Oral Pathology 
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine 
Pittsburgh, PA 
Residency in Orthodontics 
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine 
Pittsburgh, PA 
Forensic Dentistry Course 
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology 
Washington, DC 
Advanced Orthodontic Techniques Course 
Tweed Foundation for Orthodontic Research 
Tucson, AZ 
Forensic Anthropology Course 
1955-57 
1957-59 
1958-62 
1962-65 
1965-67 
1972 
1983 
Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History 
Washington, DC 1987 
Diplomate, American Board of Forensic Odontology 
Fellow, American Academy of Forensic Sciences 
Board Eligible, American Board of Orthodontics 
Diplomate, National Dental Boards 
Diplomate, Pennsylvania Dental Boards 
Lieutenant, U.S. Army Reserve 
Captain, U.S. Army Dental Corps, Active Duty 
U.S. Army Commendation Medal 
1960-67 
1967-69 
1969 
Selected Publications 
Sobel, M.N., Chapter 28: Forensic Odontology, in Forensic 
Sciences (Wecht, C.H., ed.), New York, Matthew Bender Co., 
1981, rev. 1983, revision in preparation 1999. 
Perper, J.A. & Sobel, M.N., Identification of fingernail 
markings in manual strangulation, Am. J. For. Med. & Path. 
2:45-48, 1981. 
Sobel, M.N., Odontology -The dentist's role in the forensic 
sciences, Trial 19:63-65, Jan. 1983. 
Rapp, R. & Sobel, M.N., "Orthodontics", Encyclopedia 
Americana, 1984 ed. 
Sobel, M.N. & Perper, J.A., Self-inflicted bite mark on the 
breast of a suicide victim, Am. J. For. Nied. & Path. 6:336-339, 
1985. 
Sobel, M.N., What the teeth can tell us!, Forensic Hon'zons, 
2(1):8-13, Oct. 1989. 
David, T.J. & Sobel, M.N., Recapturing a 5-month-old bite 
mark by means of reflective ultraviolet photography, J. 
Forensic Sciences, 39(6):1560-1567, Nov. 1994. 
Recent Papers Presented 
Sobel, J.B. & Sobel, M.N., The use of standard forms to 
achieve consistency in forensic odontology investigations, 
43rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Forensic 
Sciences, Anaheim, CA, 18-23 Feb. 1991. 
Boland, R.T., Sobel, M.N. & Sobel, J.B., Critical incident 
stress debriefing of mass disaster dental identification teams, 
43rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Forensic 
Sciences, Anaheim, CA, 18-23 Feb. 1991. 
David, T.J. & Sobel, M.N., Recapturing a 5-month-old bite 
mark by means of reflective ultraviolet photography, 44th 
Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Forensic 
Sciences, New Orleans, LA, 17-22 Feb. 1992. 
(continued) 
Civic & Professional 
Sobel, M.N. & Sobel, J.B., Analysis and presentation of 
computer digitized bite mark evidence, 44th Annual Meeting 
of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, New ~ 
Orleans, LA, 17-22 Feb. 1992. 
Sobel, M.N., Wurzel, J., Yelcick, J., & Sobel, J.B., PathMAC: 
The use of computer aided learning in forensic odontology, 
44th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Forensic 
Sciences, New Orleans, LA, 17-22 Feb. 1992. 
Sobel, M.N. & Sobel, J.B., The challenges of the crash of 
USAir 427: Recovery and identification of fragmented and 
co-mingled human remains. 47th Annual Meeting of the 
American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Seattle, WA, 13-18 
Feb. 1995. 
Sobel, M.N., Development of an instructional system for bite 
mark analysis. 49th Annual Meeting of the American 
Academv of Forensic Sciences, New York, NY, 16-21 Feb . 
./ 
1997. 
Western Pennsylvania Dental Identification Team 
T earn Director for Dental Identification Operations 
following the crash of USAir Flight 427 
near Pittsburgh International Airport September-October, 1994 
PBS/Nova Television Production: "The Science of Murder" 
Participant in TV production re-evaluating the evidence in the 
Shepherd Murder Case, to be presented in Fall 1999 on PBS. 
August-September, 1998 
American Board of Forensic Odontology 
Chairman, Continuing Education Committee 
Member, Continuing Education Committee 
American Society for Tes ting and Materials (ASTM) 
1992-93 
1990-1994 
Chairman, Forensic Sciences-Sub-Committee for Odontology 
1992-Present 
University of Pittsburgh General Alumni Association 
~!ember, Alumni Council 
University of Pittsburgh Dental Alumni Association 
President 
Member, Executive Board 
(continued) 
1985-90 
1986-88 
1985-1997 
Revised 1/99aa 
Pennsylvania Dental Association 
Member, Forensic Odontology Committee 
Director, PDA Dental Identification T earn 
Dental Society of Western Pennsylvania 
Chairman, Forensic Odontology Committee 
Member, Public Relations Committee 
Great Lakes Society of Orthodontists 
Chairman, Local Arrangements 1987 Annual Meeting 
Member, Communications Committee 
Kiwanis Club of Squirrel Hill 
President 
1988-89 
1988-89 
1985-91 
1984-88 
1987 
1986-91 
1988-89 


Plaintiff\u27s Exhibit 0178C: Michael Sobel Curriculum Vitae

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Cleveland State UniversityEngagedScholarship@CSUSheppard 2000 Trial Plaintiff 's Exhibits 2000 Trial1999Plaintiff 's Exhibit 0178C: Michael SobelCurriculum VitaeMichael N. SobelFollow this and additional works at: https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/plaintiff_exhibits_2000How does access to this work benefit you? Let us know!This Credential is brought to you for free and open access by the 2000 Trial at EngagedScholarship@CSU. It has been accepted for inclusion inSheppard 2000 Trial Plaintiff 's Exhibits by an authorized administrator of EngagedScholarship@CSU. For more information, please contactlibrary.es@csuohio.edu.Recommended CitationSobel, Michael N., "Plaintiff 's Exhibit 0178C: Michael Sobel Curriculum Vitae" (1999). Sheppard 2000 Trial Plaintiff 's Exhibits. 100.https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/plaintiff_exhibits_2000/100PLAINTIFF'S · , E)'.CHIBIT ,. : C u r r i c u l u m V i t a e (Abridged) Michael N. Sobel, D .M.D. Current Positions Date of Birth: 25 June 1937 5873, For bes A venue Pittsburgh, PA 15217-1601 Telephone: (412) 421-0401 Fax: (412) 681-7878 Orthodontist, private practice Pittsburgh, PA Chief Forensic Odontologist Allegheny County Coroner's Office 1969-Present Pittsburgh, PA 1970-Present Special Investigations Advisor Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Pittsburgh, PA 1973-Present Crime Scene Consultant & Forensic Advisor Allegheny County Police Pittsburgh, PA 197 4-Present Forensic Consultant Pennsylvania State Police Harrisburg, PA 1978-Present Team Director ·western Pennsylvania Dental Identification Team Pitts burgh, PA 1988-Present Forensic Lecturer Allegheny County Police Academy Pittsburgh, PA 1982-Present Chairman of Odontology Subcommittee (E30.06) American Society for Tes ting & Materials (ASTM) (Sets standards & guidelines for forensic odontology) Philadelphia, PA 1990-Present Page 2 of 6 Academic Positions Hospital Affiliations Previous Affiliations Clinical Associate Professor of Dental Public Health Director, Forensic Odontology Education University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine Pittsburgh, PA Previous Appointments: Assistant Professor of Oral Pathology Instructor of Orthodontics Instructor of Oral Pathology Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Pittsburgh, PA Consulting Staff, Clinical Teaching Faculty Active Staff, Clinical Teaching Faculty 197 4-Present 1970-74 1965-67 1962-67 1993-Present 1993-Present 1990-1993 Department of Surgery, Dental Medicine Section Department of Pediatrics (Secondary Appointment) Member, Suspected Child Abuse & Neglect (SCAN) Committee Consultant in Child Abuse, Family Intervention Center Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 1990-Present Active Staff 1970-1994 Consulting Staff 1994-Present Department of Surgery, Dental Medicine Section University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Pittsburgh, PA Active Staff, Clinical Teaching Faculty Director, Division of Orthodontics Department of Dental Medicine Allegheny General Hospital Pitts burgh, PA 1976-80 Selected Professional Associations American Society of Forensic Odontology. American Academy of Forensic Sciences -Odontology Section. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTul) Education Certifications Military Service Washington and Jefferson College Washington, PA Bachelor of Science, Pre-Dental University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA Doctor of Dental Medicine University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine Pittsburgh, PA N.I.H. Traineeship in Oral Pathology University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine Pittsburgh, PA Residency in Orthodontics University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine Pittsburgh, PA Forensic Dentistry Course Armed Forces Institute of Pathology Washington, DC Advanced Orthodontic Techniques Course Tweed Foundation for Orthodontic Research Tucson, AZ Forensic Anthropology Course 1955-57 1957-59 1958-62 1962-65 1965-67 1972 1983 Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History Washington, DC 1987 Diplomate, American Board of Forensic Odontology Fellow, American Academy of Forensic Sciences Board Eligible, American Board of Orthodontics Diplomate, National Dental Boards Diplomate, Pennsylvania Dental Boards Lieutenant, U.S. Army Reserve Captain, U.S. Army Dental Corps, Active Duty U.S. Army Commendation Medal 1960-67 1967-69 1969 Selected Publications Sobel, M.N., Chapter 28: Forensic Odontology, in Forensic Sciences (Wecht, C.H., ed.), New York, Matthew Bender Co., 1981, rev. 1983, revision in preparation 1999. Perper, J.A. & Sobel, M.N., Identification of fingernail markings in manual strangulation, Am. J. For. Med. & Path. 2:45-48, 1981. Sobel, M.N., Odontology -The dentist's role in the forensic sciences, Trial 19:63-65, Jan. 1983. Rapp, R. & Sobel, M.N., "Orthodontics", Encyclopedia Americana, 1984 ed. Sobel, M.N. & Perper, J.A., Self-inflicted bite mark on the breast of a suicide victim, Am. J. For. Nied. & Path. 6:336-339, 1985. Sobel, M.N., What the teeth can tell us!, Forensic Hon'zons, 2(1):8-13, Oct. 1989. David, T.J. & Sobel, M.N., Recapturing a 5-month-old bite mark by means of reflective ultraviolet photography, J. Forensic Sciences, 39(6):1560-1567, Nov. 1994. Recent Papers Presented Sobel, J.B. & Sobel, M.N., The use of standard forms to achieve consistency in forensic odontology investigations, 43rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Anaheim, CA, 18-23 Feb. 1991. Boland, R.T., Sobel, M.N. & Sobel, J.B., Critical incident stress debriefing of mass disaster dental identification teams, 43rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Anaheim, CA, 18-23 Feb. 1991. David, T.J. & Sobel, M.N., Recapturing a 5-month-old bite mark by means of reflective ultraviolet photography, 44th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, New Orleans, LA, 17-22 Feb. 1992. (continued) Civic & Professional Sobel, M.N. & Sobel, J.B., Analysis and presentation of computer digitized bite mark evidence, 44th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, New ~ Orleans, LA, 17-22 Feb. 1992. Sobel, M.N., Wurzel, J., Yelcick, J., & Sobel, J.B., PathMAC: The use of computer aided learning in forensic odontology, 44th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, New Orleans, LA, 17-22 Feb. 1992. Sobel, M.N. & Sobel, J.B., The challenges of the crash of USAir 427: Recovery and identification of fragmented and co-mingled human remains. 47th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Seattle, WA, 13-18 Feb. 1995. Sobel, M.N., Development of an instructional system for bite mark analysis. 49th Annual Meeting of the American Academv of Forensic Sciences, New York, NY, 16-21 Feb . ./ 1997. Western Pennsylvania Dental Identification Team T earn Director for Dental Identification Operations following the crash of USAir Flight 427 near Pittsburgh International Airport September-October, 1994 PBS/Nova Television Production: "The Science of Murder" Participant in TV production re-evaluating the evidence in the Shepherd Murder Case, to be presented in Fall 1999 on PBS. August-September, 1998 American Board of Forensic Odontology Chairman, Continuing Education Committee Member, Continuing Education Committee American Society for Tes ting and Materials (ASTM) 1992-93 1990-1994 Chairman, Forensic Sciences-Sub-Committee for Odontology 1992-Present University of Pittsburgh General Alumni Association ~!ember, Alumni Council University of Pittsburgh Dental Alumni Association President Member, Executive Board (continued) 1985-90 1986-88 1985-1997 Revised 1/99aa Pennsylvania Dental Association Member, Forensic Odontology Committee Director, PDA Dental Identification T earn Dental Society of Western Pennsylvania Chairman, Forensic Odontology Committee Member, Public Relations Committee Great Lakes Society of Orthodontists Chairman, Local Arrangements 1987 Annual Meeting Member, Communications Committee Kiwanis Club of Squirrel Hill President 1988-89 1988-89 1985-91 1984-88 1987 1986-91 1988-89 

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