Robert Shifko received his Bachelor of Science degree in Nuclear Medicine from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. He continued his education receiving graduate level certification in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from Drexel University Graduate School of Public Health. With 18 years experience in a health care setting he has certifications in Nuclear Medicine, Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Radiation Health Physics. He currently performs research for the University of Pittsburgh Department of Pharmacology and assists in the creation of standardized tests for medical professionals.