William Shaw (laboratory owner)

William Shaw is the founder and owner of Great Plains Laboratory, Inc. located in Lenexa, Kansas. The laboratory specializes in analytical testing for metabolic, nutritional, and environmental factors in chronic illnesses, particularly those affecting children.

Shaw's work has focused on the role of environmental toxins, such as mycotoxins and heavy metals, and metabolic abnormalities in conditions like autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and other neurological and gastrointestinal disorders. He has published numerous research papers and lectured extensively on these topics. His research emphasizes the identification and quantification of biomarkers in urine, blood, and other biological samples.

Shaw holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Georgia and has prior experience in the field of infectious disease research. He founded Great Plains Laboratory with the aim of providing clinicians with advanced diagnostic tools to better understand and treat complex chronic illnesses. He is a proponent of integrative medicine and emphasizes the importance of addressing underlying biochemical imbalances in patient care.

His work has been both influential and controversial. While some clinicians and researchers have lauded his contributions to understanding the role of environmental factors and metabolic abnormalities in chronic diseases, others have questioned the scientific validity of some of the testing offered by Great Plains Laboratory and the interpretations of the results. Despite the debates, Shaw remains a prominent figure in the field of alternative and integrative medicine, particularly related to autism and related disorders.