RESUME OF AMY S. LEE - Serological Research Institute
RESUME OF AMY S. LEE - Serological Research Institute
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SEROLOGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE<strong>RESUME</strong> <strong>OF</strong><strong>AMY</strong> S. <strong>LEE</strong>EDUCATIONMay 2001May 1998George Washington University, Washington, D.C.Master of Forensic Science Degree, GPA: 3.98Association of Forensic Science Students (AFSS) – co-event chairperson;member of founding committeeCornell University, Ithaca, NYBachelor of Science Degree in Biological Sciences, Dean’s ListLab <strong>Research</strong> – determined the influence of dominance relationships onAfrican Mormyrid electric fish and gave oral presentations of scientificarticles on neuroethologyC.W. Tae Kwon Do Sport Club – 2 nd degree red belt, assistant instructor,attended collegiate level competitionEMPLOYMENT7/07 - Present <strong>Serological</strong> <strong>Research</strong> <strong>Institute</strong>, Richmond, CAForensic Serologist III (June 2012 – Present)Forensic Serologist II (December 2009 – May 2012)Forensic Serologist I (July 2008 – November 2009)Assistant Serologist (July 2007 – July 2008)Examine casework and perform presumptive/confirmatory tests for biologicalmaterial 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 experttestimony. Experience includes chelex, organic and differential extractionprocedures, quantitation with Real-Time PCR using Quantifiler Human, Y,and Duo kits on the ABI 7500, amplification with Identifiler, YFiler andMiniFiler kits on the ABI 9700, STR and Y analysis as well as mitochondrialDNA gene sequencing on the ABI 310 using GeneMapper ID and Sequenchersoftware.3053 RESEARCH DRIVE ∙ RICHMOND, CA 94806 ∙ (510) 223-7374 (SERI) ∙ FAX (510) 222-8887
EMPLOYMENT (continued) Page 26/05 - 6/07 San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office Forensic Laboratory, San Mateo, CALaboratory TechnicianPerformed supervised collection and extraction of genetic material for DNAprofiling of laboratory personnel. Validated new DNA laboratory equipmentand current equipment to determine reliability and consistency in results.Assisted in the preparation of chemical reagents and quality control tests inthe DNA laboratory. Participated in department and general laboratory staffmeetings as well as aid in laboratory housekeeping duties.3/04 - 7/07 Shearman & Sterling LLP, San Francisco, CASenior Legal AssistantManaged case files, drafted ancillary transaction documents, and supervisedall state filings and searches. Participated in negotiations on conference callswith attorneys and opposing counsel to resolve contract terms and issues.<strong>Research</strong>ed legal precedents using internal deal databases and onlinedatabases such as LEXIS, Westlaw, and GSI. Oversaw closing and postclosinglogistics and coordinated the distribution of all transaction documents.1/02 - 9/03 Adelphi Inc., New York, NYEditorial AssistantRecruited opinion leaders to author medical education publications andpresent at national and international symposia. Served as point-of-contactbetween pharmaceutical clients and authors to facilitate development ofresearch articles. Copyedited, fact-checked, and laid out scientific papers aswell as self-published newsletters and educational material. Createdpresentation materials for new projects and tracked progression of publicationplans for pharmaceutical accounts.6/97 - 8/97 The Picower <strong>Institute</strong> for Medical <strong>Research</strong>, Manhasset, NYSummer InternUtilized bioinformatics in creative applications of rational drug design andmacromolecular modeling. <strong>Research</strong>ed development of structural models ofthe amyloid beta-peptide in Alzheimer’s disease and inhibitors for HIV.Conceptualized drugs using structure-based design through simulations on aSilicon Graphics Indigo2 UNIX system. Performed comparative analysis ofhomologous structures obtained from national databases such as Brookhaven.
PR<strong>OF</strong>ESSIONAL LICENSES / AFFILIATIONS Page 32004 - Present Commissioned Notary Public of the State of California, San Francisco CountyExpiration date: August 24, 20122005 - Present Member of the California Association of Criminalists2006 - Present American Academy of Forensic Sciences – Associate MemberTESTIMONY EXPERIENCEQualified as a DNA expert in San Francisco County and Alameda County.CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAININGOctober 2011June 2011June 2010June 2010February 2010October 2009June 2009October 2008August 2008May 2008September 2006 -April 2007May 2006February 2006DNA WorkshopCalifornia Association of Criminalists, Sacramento, CAInterpretation of Complex STR ProfilesCalifornia Criminalistics <strong>Institute</strong>, Sacramento, CADNA Study GroupCalifornia Association of Criminalists, San Jose, CAMicroscopy and Interpretation of Sexual Assault EvidenceCalifornia Criminalistics <strong>Institute</strong>, Sacramento, CADNA Workshop and Cold Case Seminar and MeetingsAmerican Academy of Forensic Sciences, Annual Meeting, Seattle, WACourtroom Presentation of Evidence WorkshopCalifornia Association of Criminalists, San Jose, CAPopulation Genetics and Statistics in Forensic DNA AnalysisCalifornia Criminalistics <strong>Institute</strong>, Los Angeles, CADNA WorkshopCalifornia Association of Criminalists, Sacramento, CAFuture Trends in Forensic DNA TechnologyApplied Biosystems HID University, Berkeley, CAGenemapper ID training sessionForensic Training Network, Richmond, CAMolecular BiologyUniversity of California at Berkeley (Extension)DNA WorkshopCalifornia Association of Criminalists, Concord, CAAnnual Meeting VolunteerAmerican Academy of Forensic Sciences, Seattle, WARevised 1/12