Paul Donald Forbes is an experienced teacher, researcher, manager, advisor, and consultant. His positions have included Professor in Temple University Medical School, Director of Charles River Phototoxicology  research and testing laboratory, and Senior Toxicologist in the Toxarus consulting firm. He has instructed undergraduates, graduate students and dermatology residents; has supported development of, and ongoing research in, phototoxicology laboratories such as the FDA’s NCTR, Arkansas.  Scientific meetings, collaborative research and client services led him throughout Europe, UK, Australia and Japan over a 45+ year career. He has provided leadership in scientific societies; his current professional efforts are invested in consulting on new product development.  PubMed lists 45 peer-reviewed articles; other publications include professional standards and other guidance documents.  Memberships include American Society for Photobiology, Academy of Toxicological Sciences and IARC panels.