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Click on a link below to learn more about what’s happening with DNA:SI LABS. For media inquiries, please contact General Manager and Lab Director Joe Chimera, Ph.D. at (888) 466-3362.

News From DNA: SI Labs

 

 

Golden Hire – January 2008

In January 2008, DNA Security hired Julie Golden, M.S., as Technical Leader for their ASCLD/LAB accredited forensic DNA laboratory. Golden has 11 years of experience in forensic DNA sciences, with the last 7 at various government crime laboratories focusing on forensic DNA casework, CODIS, and as a quality auditor. She has been qualified as a forensic expert in DNA analysis and has provided testimony in cases in numerous jurisdictions. Golden is a member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and supports the community as a forensic DNA auditor for FQS and the NFSTC.

Customer Wins – January 2008

DNA Security today announced two new accounts, one addressing backlogged DNA testing casework for a roughly 600,000 population metropolitan area, and a second for a forensic sciences department at a state bureau of investigation. The state, with a population greater than four million people, will outsource DNA casework as necessary to DNA Security.

Advisory Board Forming – December 2007

DNA:SI LABS, a unit of DNA Security, Inc., announced that it is forming an advisory board among industry professionals in the Forensics, Law Enforcement, and Homeland Security communities. DNA:SI LABS has several commitments as of December, 2007 and expects to announce its advisory board and a 2008-2010 agenda in March 2008.

Chimera Tapped to Lead Lab – October 2007

DNA:SI LABS has hired Joe Chimera, Ph.D., as general manager and laboratory director. Chimera has more than 20 years of life science experience including genomics, laboratory testing and informatics. He was recently Sr. Vice President of Commonwealth Biotechnologies and affiliate Fairfax Identity Laboratories. Chimera is responsible for laboratory operations, developing new products and services and forging partnerships and alliances.

DNA: SI Labs Previews LODIS Service – October 2007

DNA:SI LABS previewed its pioneering local law enforcement DNA collection, testing and database system at the annual International Association of Police Chiefs (IAPC) Conference, a professional worldwide organization of 20,000 law enforcement executives.

The service was demonstrated at the DNA:SI exhibit and was featured in a presentation by Palm Bay Police Chief William “Bill” Berger, past president of the IACP, and past president of Florida Police Chiefs Association.  DNA:SI LABS is currently seeking pilot projects with local municipalities who wish to use DNA testing as an active tool in the investigation of common, local crimes.