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GEORGE SCHIRO, MS, ABC-MB
LAB DIRECTOR
SCALES BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY, INC.
220 WOODGATE DR. S.
BRANDON, MS 39042 USA
OFFICE PHONE: 601-825-3211
CELL PHONE: 337-322-2724
E-MAIL: Gjschiro4n6@gmail.com
Web: www.forensicscienceresources.com
Master of Science, Industrial Chemistry - Forensic Science
Including five hours of credit in Forensic DNA Analysis of Biological Materials and accompanying lab course, three hours of credit in Quality Assurance and Bioinformatics, three hours of credit in Biochemistry, two hours of credit in Forensic Analysis of DNA Data, and three hours of credit in Experimental Statistics
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, La.
Certificate of Professional Competency in Criminalistics, American Board of Criminalistics, Specialty Area: Molecular Biology
September 2021 "32nd International Symposium on Human Identification" – Instructors: various, Orlando, FL
March 2017 "Cognitive Bias in Forensic DNA Analysis" - Instructor: Dr. Itiel Dror, Association of Forensic DNA Analysts and Administrators Winter Meeting, Austin, TX
October 2016 "Y-STR Analysis & Typing and Interpreting Y-STR Evidence" - Instructors: Ann Marie Gross and Dr. Taryn Hall, Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists 2016 Meeting, Branson, MO
June 2013 “Basic TrueAllele® Casework Science and Software” Instructor: Cybergenetics, Web based course, New Iberia, LA
March 2011 “2011 Forensic Symposium – Forensic Examination & Crime Scene Processing” – Instructors: George Schiro, Jeff Branyon, Natasha Neel, Joseph Morgan, and Mathew Simon, North Georgia College & State University, Dahlonega, GA
October 2010 “21st International Symposium on Human Identification” – Instructors: various, San Antonio, TX
October 2010 “Current Views & Applications of Low Copy Number Analysis Workshop” – Instructors: various, San Antonio, TX
March 2010 “2010 Forensic Symposium – Advanced Death Investigation” – Instructors: Dr. Karen Sullivan, Dennis McGowan, George Schiro, Rae Wooten, Dr. Richard Weems, and Dr. Mark Guilbeau, North Georgia College & State University, Dahlonega, GA
February 2010 “ISO 17025 and Audit Preparation” - Instructor: David Epstein, Forensic
Quality Services, New Iberia, LA
August 2009 “Actual Innocence: Establishing Innocence or Guilt, Forensic Science Friend or Foe to the Criminal Justice System” – Instructors: various, The Center for American and International Law, Plano, TX
June 2009 “Digital Photography for Law Enforcement” – Instructors: Donnie Barker and Joe Russo, Institute of Police Technology and Management, Lafayette, LA
March 2008 “Forensic Symposium 2008 – The Investigation of Sex Crimes and Deviant Behavior” – Instructors: Roy Hazelwood, George Schiro, Dr. Brent Paterline, Jeff D. Branyon, Tim Relph, and Dr. Daniel J. Sheridan, North Georgia College & State University, Dahlonega, GA
February 2008 “Conference on Crimes Against Women” – Instructors: various, Dallas, TX
October 2007 “Integrity, Character, and Ethics in Forensic Science” – Instructor: Dan B. Gunnell, Louisiana Association of Forensic Scientists (LAFS) Fall 2007 Meeting, Baton Rouge, LA
February 2007 “Anatomy of a Wrongful Conviction: A Multidisciplinary Examination of the Ray Krone Case” – Co-chairmen: George Schiro and Dr. Thomas Streed, American Academy of Forensic Sciences Meeting, San Antonio, TX
February 2006 “Solving the South Louisiana Serial Killer Case – New Approaches Blended With Older Trusted Techniques” Co-chairmen: George Schiro and Ray Wickenheiser, American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) Meeting, Seattle, WA
December 2004 “National Forensic Science Technology Center (NFSTC) Auditor Workshop” – Instructors: Mark Nelson, John Wegel, Richard A. Guerreri, and Heather Subert
June 2003 “CODIS v5.6 Software Training” – Instructor: Carla Heron, Baton Rouge, LA
May 2003 "DNA Auditor Training" - Instructors: Richard A. Guerreri and Anja Einseln, Austin, TX
April 2003 “Statistical Analysis of Forensic DNA Evidence” - Instructor: Dr. George Carmody, Harvey, LA
January 2002 “Association of Forensic DNA Analysts and Administrators (AFDAA) Workshops” - Instructors: S. Cribari, Dr. T. Wang, and R. Wickenheiser, Austin, TX
March 2001 “Basic Forensic DNA Analysis” - Instructor: Dr. Pat Wojtkiewicz, Baton Rouge, LA
February 2000 DNA Workshop, AAFS Meeting, Reno, NV
November 1999 “Advanced AmpFl STRTM & ABI PrismTM 310 Genetic Analyzer Training” - Instructor: Catherine Caballero, PE Biosystems, Baton Rouge, LA
March 1998 “DNA Typing with STRs - Silver Stain Detection Workshop” - Instructors: Dr. Brent Spoth and Kimberly Huston, Promega Corp., Madison, WI
November 1997 “Laboratory Auditing” - Instructors: Dr. William Tilstone, Richard Lester, and
Tony Longhetti, NFSTC Workshop, Baton Rouge, LA
October 1997 “Forensic Microscopy” - Instructor: Gary Laughlin, McCrone Research Institute,
La. State Police Training Academy, Baton Rouge, LA
September 1997 “Presenting DNA Statistics in Court” - Instructors: Dr. Bruce Weir and Dr. George Carmody, Promega Symposium, Scottsdale, AZ
August 1997 “Forensic DNA Analysis” - Instructors: Pat Wojtkiewicz and Michelle Gaines,
North La. Crime Lab, Shreveport, LA
February 1997 DNA Workshop, AAFS Meeting, New York, NY
November 1996 “Forensic DNA Testing” - Instructors: Dr. Jim Karam and Dr. Sudhir Sinha,
Tulane University Medical Center, New Orleans, LA
August 1996 “Bloodstain Pattern Analysis and Crime Scene Documentation” - Instructors:
Paulette Sutton, Steven Symes, and Lisa Elrod North La. Crime Lab, Shreveport,
LA
June 1996 “Introduction to Forensic Fiber Microscopy” - Instructor: Skip Palenik, Acadiana
Crime Lab, New Iberia, LA
February 1996 DNA Workshop, AAFS Meeting, Nashville, TN
July 1995 “Personality Profiling and Crime Scene Assessment” - Instructors: Roy
Hazelwood and Robert Ressler, Loyola University, New Orleans, LA
June 1993 “Basic Forensic Serology,” FBI Academy, Quantico, VA
May 1993 DNA Workshop - Instructor: Anne Montgomery, GenTest Laboratories,
Southern Association of Forensic Scientists (SAFS) Spring Meeting, Savannah,
GA
March 1993 Attended the Second International Symposium on the Forensic Aspects of DNA
Analysis, FBI Academy, Quantico, VA
September 1990 “Introduction to Human Immunoglobulin Allotyping” - Instructor:
Dr. Moses Schanfield, AGTC, La.State Police Crime Lab, Baton Rouge, LA
July 1989 Bone Grouping Techniques Workshop - Instructor: Dr. Robert Gaensslen and
Dr. Henry Lee, University of New Haven, New Haven, CT
June 1989 Attended the International Symposium on the Forensic Aspects of DNA Analysis,
FBI Academy, Quantico, VA
September 1988 DNA Workshop, SAFS Fall Meeting, Clearwater, FL
June 1988 “Non-Isotopic Detection of DNA Polymorphisms” - Instructor: Dale Dykes,
AGTC, North La. Crime Lab, Shreveport, LA
June 1988 “Microscopy of Hairs” - Instructor: Skip Palenik, North La. Crime Lab,
Shreveport, LA
April 1988 “Analysis of Footwear and Tire Evidence” - Instructors: Max Courtney and Ed
Hueske, North La. Crime Lab, Shreveport, LA
September 1987 Introduction to Forensic Genetics Workshop - Instructor: Dr. Moses Schanfield,
SAFS Fall Meeting, Atlanta, GA
March 1987 Isoelectric Focusing Workshop, SAFS/ SWAFS/ SAT Combined Spring Meeting,
Baton Rouge, LA
June 1986 Attended the International Symposium on Forensic Immunology, FBI Academy,
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