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Biography

Dr. Pamela Marshall has been involved in the field of forensic analysis since 2002. Upon the completion of her MS in Forensic Genetics in 2002, she worked as a Forensic Scientist III at the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division. While in Maryland, she was the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Coordinator for the state, helped to promote 120-hour SAFE collection legislation, and assisted in the training of over 200 SAFE nurses. Pam has traveled abroad to Luanda, Angola, Africa to train analysts in forensic DNA analysis. She has been qualified as an expert witness in the fields of serology and DNA in Maryland, New Jersey, Texas, and West Virginia. Pam has extensive graduate and undergraduate teaching experience in the forensic disciplines of serology, DNA, and microscopy.

Education

  • PhD Forensic and Investigative Genetics, UNTHSC
  • MS Forensic Genetics, UNTHSC
  • MS Biochemistry, UNTHSC
  • BS Biology, Texas Christian University

Research Expertise

  • Forensic Serology (Body Fluid Identifiication)
  • Forensic DNA Analysis
  • DNA Interpretation
  • Ethical Considerations in Forensic Science
  • Low Copy Number DNA Methodologies and Analysis
  • Court Testimony on Serology and DNA

 

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  1. Marshall, Pamela PhD. 2025. An introduction to forensic serology, biological evidence evaluation, and time since intercourse intervals (Chapter 1). In Advances in forensic biology and genetics (pp. xx–xx). Springer. eBook ISBN: 978-981-96-4585-5. Print ISBN: 978-981-96-4584-8

  2. Moore, Caley MS; Hammers, Jennifer DO; Marshall, Pamela PhD. Clonazolam Intoxication Case Report: Danger of Designer Benzodiazepines. The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology 43(4):p 372-375, December 2022. | DOI: 10.1097/PAF.0000000000000803
  3. Conte J, Kishbaugh JM, Baxter DJ, Thompson R, Pankaj S, Chilukuri RV, Marshall P. Developmental Validation of the forensic GEM Universal Kit for the Extraction of Genomic DNA. Forensic Genomics. 2022 Sep 1;2(3):71-80.
  4. Webb, P, Frame, K, and Marshall PL (2018). Correlates of campus crime: An exploration of minority attitudes at an HBCU. Journal of Ethnicity in Criminal Justice, DOI: 10.1080/15377938.2018.1462284
  5. Marshall PL, Stoljarova M, Larue BL, King JL, and Budowle B (2014). Evaluation of a Novel Material, Diomics X-SwabTM, for Collection of DNA. Forensic Science International: Genetics 12, 192-198.
  6. Marshall PL, Stoljarova M, Schmedes SE, King JL, and Budowle B (2014). A high volume extraction and purification method for recovering DNA from human bone. Forensic Science International: Genetics 12, 155-160.
  7. Marshall PL, King JL, and Budowle B. (2014) Utility of amplification enhancers in low copy number DNA analysis. Int J Legal Med. 1-10.
  8. LaRue BL, Moore A, King JL, Marshall PL, Budowle B. An evaluation of the RapidHIT® system for reliably genotyping reference samples. Forensic Science International: Genetics. 2014 Nov 1;13:104-11.
  9. Schmedes S, Marshall P, King JL, and Budowle B. (2013) Effective removal of co-purified inhibitors from extracted DNA samples using synchronous coefficient of drag alteration (SCODA) technology. Int J Legal Med. 127(4), 749-755.
  10. Marshall PL, King JL, Lawrence N, Lazarev A, Gross VS, and Budowle B. (2013) Pressure cycling technology (PCT) reduces effects of inhibitors of the PCR. Int J Legal Med. 127(2), 321-333.
  11. Warshauer DH, Marshall P, Kelley S, King J, and Budowle B. (2012) An evaluation of the transfer of saliva-derived DNA. Int J Legal Med. 126(6), 851-861.
  12. Marshall, P. (2002) Optimization of spermatozoa capture during the differential extraction process for STR typing with the potential for automation. In John M. Butler (2nd edn.), Forensic DNA Typing: Biology, Technology, and Genetics of STR Markers, p. 47 (2005) Burlington, MA: Elsevier Academic Press.
  13. Conrad CC, Choi J, Malakowsky CA, Talent JM, Joungil C, Marshall P, and Gracy RW. Identification of protein carbonyls after two-dimensional electrophoresis. Proteomics 1(7), 829-834 (2001).
  14. Conrad C, Marshall P, Malakowsky C, Talent J, Joungil C, and Gracy RW. Oxidized proteins in Alzheimer's plasma. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications 275, 678-681 (2000).
Google Scholar Profile
  • FORE 101- Forensic Science & Criminal Law
  • FORE 105/205- Forensic Interest Research Seminar Talks (FIRST) Colloquium
  • FORE 106/206- Forensic Interest Research Seminar Talks (FIRST) Colloquium
  • FORE 300- Professional Development I
  • FORE 320- Professional Development II
  • FORE 400W- Professional Development III
  • FORE 420W- Professional Development IV
  • FORE 480- Independent Research Forensics
  • FORE 500- Graduate Internship
  • FORE 510- Ethics in Forensic Science/Professional Responsibility
  • FORE 550- Seminar/Journal Club
  • FORE 620- Serology & DNA Applications Laboratory
  • FORE 640- Research Defense
  • FORE 650- Advanced DNA Topics: Non-Human DNA Applications
  • FORE 660- Forensic Science and Law Comprehensive