About the University

Biotoxin University

Biotoxin University was created to make complex illness education more organized, accessible, and responsible. The university brings together source-based education across CIRS, environmental exposure, pediatric neuroimmune illness, autism-related neuroimmune concerns, apraxia, Lyme, chronic inflammation, and medically sensitive environments.

We study the intersection of environmental exposure, microbial triggers, chronic inflammation, immune dysregulation, and neuroimmune symptoms — without overclaiming causation, without fear-based messaging, and without suggesting that education replaces medical care.

Academic Stewardship

A structured academic model that safeguards the integrity, accuracy, and responsible communication of complex illness education.

Biotoxin University is designed to protect, organize, and teach difficult topics through faculty review, editorial standards, and source-based curriculum. The university does not promote personalities — it stewards a body of scientific and educational work across multiple domains.

Governance

Board of Regents

Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker

MD

Distinguished Founder Emeritus

Founder & Distinguished Professor Emeritus — School of CIRS

CIRS & Water-Damaged Buildings

Pioneering physician-researcher who defined CIRS, the biotoxin pathway, and the Shoemaker Protocol. His work remains central to the School of CIRS & Water-Damaged Building Illness.

Justin Sachs

Regent

Board of Regents

Yaron Lief

Regent

Board of Regents

Kellyn Milani

Regent

Board of Regents

Lacey Venanzi

Regent

Board of Regents

Louise Carder

Regent

Board of Regents

Instruction

Faculty

Bill Weber

Faculty

Faculty

Michael Schrantz

Faculty

Faculty — Environmental Education

Environmental Biotoxins & Indoor Health

Additional faculty across all schools to be announced.

Academic Model

Academic Roles

Senior Educators

Lead educators guiding curriculum and instruction across the schools.

To be announced

Course Authors

Authors of university courses, companion materials, and workbooks.

To be announced

Research Contributors

Contributors to the Research Library and knowledge archive.

To be announced

Editorial Reviewers

Faculty reviewers ensuring source-based accuracy and responsible interpretation.

To be announced

Environmental Educators

Educators specializing in indoor health, building science, and medically sensitive environments.

To be announced

Pediatric Neuroimmune Educators

Educators specializing in PANS, PANDAS, and pediatric neuroimmune conditions.

To be announced

Practitioner Educators

Educators supporting practitioner development across biomarkers and framework.

To be announced

Research Faculty

Faculty contributing to research publications and educational commentary.

To be announced

Biotoxin University provides educational content only. The information on this site is not medical advice and is not a substitute for diagnosis, treatment, or guidance from a qualified healthcare professional.