RESUME OF VIRGINIA SADL - Serological Research Institute

SEROLOGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE
RESUME OF
VIRGINIA SADL
EDUCATION
1993 - 1996 McGill University / Montreal General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec
M.Sc. in Biology - Thesis: “Herpes virus-based packaging systems for gene delivery of
RIIA sodium channel”
1988 - 1993 University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario
Honors B.Sc. in Biochemistry (Co-op)
EMPLOYMENT
2011 – pres. Serological Research Institute, Richmond, CA
Forensic Serologist III (June 2012 – Present)
Forensic Serologist II (May 2011 – May 2012)
Examine casework and perform presumptive/confirmatory tests for biological material
including blood, saliva, and semen in criminal and civil matters. Extract, quantify, and
amplify DNA from known and evidence samples, analyze and interpret data, prepare
written reports, and provide expert testimony.
2005 - 2011 San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Scientific Investigations
Division, San Bernardino, CA
Criminalist II, Forensic Biology Unit
Communicated with client agencies and attorneys to establish a case approach. Located
and preserved biological fluids and trace material on items of evidence. Performed
presumptive and/or confirmatory tests for biological fluids. Extracted, quantified and
amplified DNA from a variety of items of evidence and cell sources. Analyzed and
interpreted STR-DNA results, prepared reports, and technically reviewed other qualified
analysts’ cases. Testified in court to DNA analysis.
3053 RESEARCH DRIVE · RICHMOND, CA 94806 · (510) 223-7374 (SERI) · FAX (510) 222-8887

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2002 - 2005 California Department of Justice, Bureau of Forensic Services, Riverside
Laboratory, Riverside, California
Criminalistics Laboratory Technician, Blood and Breath Alcohol Unit
Examined forensic blood and urine samples for alcohol using a headspace-GC. Testified
in court as an expert witness to analytical results and interpretation/effects of alcohol on
the human body and driving. Trained police officers and attorneys theory and operation
of new breath alcohol instrument implemented in Riverside and Imperial Counties.
1997 - 2001 Mount Sinai Hospital, Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute, University of
Toronto, Department of Medical Genetics, Toronto, Ontario
Technician III
Conducted research and examined the role of an embryonic gene in brain development.
Utilized various molecular biology and biochemical techniques including: DNA, RNA
and protein extraction and quantification from a variety of cells and tissue sources, PCR,
cloning, sequencing, microscopy. Interpreted data and results, published papers.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
1992 Bio-Mega Inc. (Boehringer Mannheim), Laval, Quebec
Laboratory Assistant
1991 Merck Frosst of Canada, Kirkland, Quebec
Laboratory Assistant
1990 Molson Breweries of Ontario, Barrie, Ontario
Quality Control Analyst, Wastewater Treatment Plant
1989 Ciba Geigy, Agricultural Division, Cambridge, Ontario
Laboratory Assistant
1989 Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Rexdale, Ontario
Air Monitoring Laboratory Technician
SPECIALIZED EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Coursework:
2010 Forensic DNA Analysis – HID University 200, Applied Biosystems,
San Bernardino, CA

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Coursework (continued):
2009 NIJ Workshop on Software Tools for Mixture Deconvolution, California
Criminalistics Institute, Los Angeles, CA
FBI DNA Auditor Training, Colorado Bureau of Investigations, Instruction by
FBI Laboratory
2008 Missing Persons and Cold Cases Workshop - 19 th International Symposium on
Human Identification, Los Angeles, CA
2007 Short Tandem Repeat (STR) Analysis and Typing II, California Criminalistics
Institute, Richmond,CA
AB 7500 Real-Time PCR System Quantifiler Kit Training , Applied Biosystems,
San Bernardino, CA
2006 Population Statistics in Forensic DNA Analysis, California Criminalists Institute,
Richmond, CA
Short Tandem Repeat (STR) Analysis and Typing I, California Criminalistics
Institute, Richmond,CA
2005 Advanced DNA Extraction & Quantification with Real Time qPCR, California
Criminalistics Institute, Richmond, CA
Basic DNA Extraction and Quantification - California Criminalistics Institute,
Richmond, CA
Case Approach to Biological Evidence - California Criminalistics Institute,
Richmond, CA
2004 Forensic Alcohol Supervisor Course - California Criminalistics Institute,
Sacramento, CA
2003 Fuel Cell Technology – California Criminalistics Institute Draeger Corp.,
Sacramento, CA
Courtroom Testimony of Evidence – California Criminalistics Institute,
Richmond, CA

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San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, In-House Training:
STR-DNA analysis and interpretation, Examination of evidence and stain preservation,
Microscopic examination for identification of spermatozoa, Sexual offense kit and
reference blood processing, Basic crime scene photography, Latent fingerprint
development, Clandestine lab investigation and safety
California Department of Justice, In-House Training:
Blood Alcohol Analysis, Intoxilyzer 5000 maintenance and calibration, Interpretation
and effects of alcohol on human body and driving including pilot drinking study and
CHP ride-alongs
PUBLICATIONS
Kim FA, Sing A, Kaneko T, Bieman M, Stallwood N, Sadl VS, Cordes SP. (2005). The vHNF1
homeodomain protein establishes early rhombomere identity by direct regulation of Kreisler expression.
Mech Dev. 2005 Dec;122(12):1300-9.
Sadl V, Sing A, Mar L, Jin F, Cordes SP. (2003). Analysis of hindbrain patterning defects caused by the
kreisler(enu) mutation reveals multiple roles of Kreisler in hindbrain segmentation. Dev Dyn. 2003
May; 227(1): 134-42.
Sadl V, Jin F, Yu J, Cui S, Holmyard D, Quaggin S, Barsh G, Cordes S. (2002). The mouse Kreisler
(Krml1/MafB) segmentation gene is required for differentiation of glomerular visceral epithelial cells.
Dev Biol. 2002 Sep 1;249(1):16-29.
Manzanares M, Cordes S, Ariza-McNaughton L, Sadl V, Maruthainar K, Barsh G, Krumlauf R (1999).
Conserved and distinct roles of kreisler in regulation of the paralogous Hoxa3 and Hoxb3 genes.
Development 1999 Feb;126(4):759-69
Tagari, P., Becker, A., Brideau, C., Frennette, R., Sadl, V., Thomas, E., Vickers, P., Ford-Hutchinson,
A. (1993). Leukotriene generation and metabolism in dogs: inhibition of biosynthesis by MK-0591. J.
Pharmacol. Exp. Therapeutics 265 (1), 416-425.
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