ABOUT

The short version…

Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Honorary), 2020

Masters of Science in Pharmacy, 2006

Concentration in Forensic Serology and DNA

University of Florida Gainesville

Certificate, Forensic DNA and Serology, 2005

University of Florida Gainesville

Bachelor of Science, Zoology, 1998

University of Texas at Austin

Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, 2007

Henderson Forensics, LLC, Canyon, TX

Level I, II, and III, 2007

Mentorship Program 2007-2009

Fellow - Association of Forensic DNA Analysts and Administrators

Chair Person 2015-2019,

Treasurer 2009-2010,

Website Developer/ Administrator 2009-present

International Society for Forensic Genetics

Member 2010-present

University of North Texas, Denton, 2022-present

Clinical Assistant Professor of Forensic Molecular Biology and Biomedical Criminalistics

Secrets from the Crime Lab - Podcast, 2022-present

Creator/Host

Practical Forensics, 2021-present

Consultant

Cayman Islands Forensic Science Laboratory of the Health Services Authority (Cayman Islands Hospital), 2010-2021

Forensic DNA Specialist/ DNA Technical Leader

Laboratory Quality Assurance Manager

Texas Department of Public Safety Crime Laboratory Service

Forensic DNA Scientist/ Casework CODIS Administrator, 2005-2010

C ODIS DNA Analyst, 2002-2005

UT/MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Center for Research on Environmental Disease, Molecular Biology Facility Core

Research Assistant, 1999-2002

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Angela Tanzillo-Swarts, MBE, M.Sc.

Curriculum Vitae

Wide-range of experience: forensic DNA testing, DNA relationship (paternity) testing, crime scene investigation, laboratory automation, DNA databanking, expert witness, bloodstain pattern analysis, laboratory quality assurance, cancer research, …and rapid implementation of testing for emergent viruses.

She has given over 30 bespoke scientific presentations and trainings to diverse audiences including: fellow scientists, law enforcement professionals, prosecutors, defense counsel, judiciary, law clerks, medical professionals, social services, and students.


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