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Technical Associates, Inc.
Forensic Science Consultation and Laboratory Testing
4125 Market Street Suite #3, Ventura California 93003
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Marc Scott Taylor
Formal Education B.S. (Zoology): California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, 1972 Graduate Research (Cellular Biology): California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, 19711973 Specialized Courses and Workshops
Serology ­ DNA Analysis:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. California Association of Criminalists (CAC) Seminar Workshop; DNA Quantification: Using Quantifiler Kits and Real-Time PCR; October 2004 California Association of Criminalists (CAC) Seminar Workshop; DNA; October 2004 Practical Y-STRs: Implementation, Analysis and Reporting; a workshop presented by Promega Corporation; September 30, 2003. Statistics Workshop; a workshop presented by Promega Corporation; October 7, 2002. Y-Chromosome Analysis, workshop at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) 54th Annual Meeting, February 14, 2002 Mitochondrial DNA Analysis, workshop at the AAFS 54th Annual Meeting, February 12, 2002 Genetic Update Conference; sponsored by Ventura County Biotechnology Institute; October 24, 2000 The Eleventh International Symposium on Human Identification; sponsored by Promega Corporation; October 10-13, 2000; (PCR, RFLP, STRs...) Fluorescent STR Validation Workshop, sponsored by Promega Corp., October 10, 2000 Casework Guidelines & Complex Mixture Interpretation Workshop, sponsored by Promega Corp., October 9, 2000 DNA Workshop, Joint Meeting of California Association of Criminalists (CAC) and The Forensic Science Society (FSS), May 9, 2000 DNA in the Laboratory and in the Courtroom: Scientific, Technical, and Legal Aspects, workshop at the AAFS 52nd Annual Meeting, February 22, 2000 Forensic Applications of Capillary Electrophoresis; workshop at the AAFS 52nd Annual Meeting, February 21, 2000 The Tenth International Symposium on Human Identification; sponsored by Promega Corporation; September 1999; (PCR, RFLP, STRs...) CAC Seminar; DNA Workshop; September 1999 Tools for the STR Typing Lab; workshop at the International Association of Forensic Sciences 15th Triennial Meeting, August 22, 1999 CAC Seminar; DNA Workshop; May 1998 CAC Seminar; DNA Users Group; March 19, 1998 13 May 05 Page 1 of 5

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19. The Eighth International Symposium on Human Identification; sponsored by Promega Corporation; September 1997; (PCR, RFLP, STRs...) 20. The Seventh International Symposium on Human Identification; sponsored by Promega Corporation; September 1996; (PCR, RFLP, STRs...) 21. Statistics Workshop; a workshop presented by Promega Corporation; September 16-18, 1996. 22. The Sixth International Symposium on Human Identification; sponsored by Promega Corporation; October 1995; (PCR, RFLP, STRs...) 23. CAC Seminar; DNA Users Group; June 22, 1995 24. DNA Typing With STRs (Short Tandem Repeats); a workshop presented by Promega Corporation; May 2223, 1995; (STR, PCR) 25. CAC Seminar; DNA Users Group; April 4, 1995 26. The Fifth International Symposium on Human Identification; sponsored by Promega Corporation; October 1994; (PCR, RFLP...) 27. CAC Seminar; DNA Users Group; May 11, 1994. 28. The Fourth International Symposium On Human Identification; sponsored by Promega Corporation; September 1993; (PCR, RFLP...) 29. Practical Techniques In DNA Analysis of PCR Fragments; a workshop presented by Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology; September 26, 1993; (PCR) 30. CAC Seminar; DNA Users Group; August 26, 1993 31. California Public Defenders Association (CPDA); Scientific Evidence for Criminal Defense; July 10, 1993 32. CAC Seminar; DNA Users Group; May 27, 1993 33. Perkin-Elmer--Roche Molecular Systems Seminar; Forensic DNA Amplification and Typing Workshop (Polymerase Chain Reaction), three day supplement; August 3-5, 1992; (D1S80, D17S5 & Polymarker typing) 34. The Third International Symposium On Human Identification; sponsored by Promega Corporation; AprilMay, 1992 (PCR, RFLP...) 35. Perkin-Elmer--Roche Molecular Systems Seminar; Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Symposium; April 7, 1992; (PCR) 36. California State University, Fullerton; Forensic Applications of Molecular Biology; September, 1991January, 1992; (RFLP, PCR & general molecular biology) 37. Cetus Corp. ­ CAC Seminar; Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Amplification Workshop; May, 1991; (PCR) 38. AGTC Inc. ­ CAC Seminar; Isoelectric Focusing Methods Workshop; May, 1991 39. UC Statewide Biotechnology Research and Education Program; The Application of DNA Technology to Forensics; March, 1991; (RFLP, PCR) 40. National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; DNA, National Defense Symposium; November, 1990; (RFLP, PCR) 41. Cellmark Diagnostics ­ CAC Seminar; DNA Profiling Workshop, Autoradiograph Interpretation; October, 1990; (RFLP) 42. Cetus Corp., Forensic PCR Division; HLA-DQ Forensic DNA Amplification and Typing: Training Workshop; August 13-17, 1990; (PCR) 43. Lifecodes Corp. ­ CAC Seminar; DNA Profiling Workshop, Lifeprint Hae III system; May, 1990; (RFLP) 44. National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; DNA, National Defense Symposium; March, 1990; (RFLP, PCR) 45. California District Attorney's Association; Seminar on FBI DNA Identification Techniques; August, 1989 46. University of California, Berkeley; Forensic DNA Analysis, lab & lecture; July, 1989; (RFLP, PCR) 47. Cetus Corp. ­ CAC Seminar; Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Amplification Workshop; May, 1989; (PCR) 48. Serological Research Institute; private instruction in biological stain analysis and multi-system electrophoresis; August, 1984.

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CAC Seminar; Blood Spatter Workshop; 1989

Trace Analysis:
1. CAC Seminar; Hair Workshop; 1989

General Criminalistics:
1. 2. FBI Academy; Crime Lab Photography; 1976 FBI Academy; Criminalistics; 1975

Forensic Medicine:
1. California State University, Los Angeles; Forensic Medicine, 5 units, evaluation of cause and mode of death; 1974.

Occupational History
May 1980 ­ Present: Aug 1973 ­ Jan 1978: President & Principal Consultant, Forensic Science (Criminalistics); TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES, INC., A consulting and testing firm in forensic science and medicine Forensic Laboratory Analyst, Criminalistics Research; Los Angeles County Department of Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner

Teaching Experience
"Courtroom Presentation of DNA Analysis Evidence"; small group instruction for the Ventura County Crime Laboratory, DNA Section; October 1999. "Advanced Criminalistics: Forensic DNA Analysis, RFLP and PCR Technologies"; Instructor (Lecture and Lab); California State University at Los Angeles; Spring Quarter, 1995. Course lecture covered the full range of DNA analysis as performed in forensic science at this time. The lab covered collection of evidence, DNA extraction, quantitation, PCR amplification and typing, interpretation and report writing. "Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive X-ray (SEM-EDX) Analysis"; Clinical Instructor; American Society of Clinical Pathologists; October 1975

Certifications
July 2002 DNA Technical Leader Certification, American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors­Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD-LAB)

Professional Organizations
Feb 1999 ­ Oct 2001 Apr 1993 ­ Present Feb 1993 ­ 1995 Mar 1984 ­ Present Mar 1975 ­ Present Aug 1974 ­ Aug 1975 Mar 1974 ­ Present May 1976 ­ Present Member, Ventura County Biotechnology Institute (VC Bio) Member, California Association of Criminalists (CAC); DNA Study Group Charter member, Human Identity Trade Association (HITA) Executive Vice President, American Institute of Forensic Science (AIFS) Director, AIFS Founding member, AIFS Member, American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) Member, CAC; Member, Serology Study Group
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Apr 1971 ­ Mar 1979
2005 2004 2004 2004 2002 2001 2001

Member, California Society for Electron Microscopy

Publications and Presentations
Taylor, M.S.; 29 April 05, California Public Defenders Association workshop ­ "DNA/Scientific Evidence". Thompson, W.C., J.D., Ph.D.; Inman, K., Sr. Forensic Scientist; Cotton, R., Ph.D.; Wraxall, B.; Taylor, M.S.; 15 Oct 04, Los Angeles County Criminal Bench Seminar, Los Angeles, CA; Forensic DNA Analysis Panel. Taylor, M.S.; 20 Aug 04, Forensic Bioinformatics 3rd Annual Conference, Dayton, OH; "Studies of DNA Transfer" and "Strengths and Weaknesses of Commonly Used Serological Tests". Taylor, M.S.; 19 Apr 2004, Puget Sound Chapter of the Inns of Court; "DNA & Problems". Taylor, M.S.; 19 Aug 2002, Monterey County Bar Association and the Monterey County Public Defender's Office; "The ABC's of DNA: An Introduction to Genetic Profiling". ---------------.; 1 Oct 2001, Colorado State Public Defender Annual Training Conference; "General Session, New DNA". Barlow, B.; Windham, M.; Taylor, M.S.; 19 Feb 2001, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice (CACJ) and California Public Defenders Association (CPDA) ­ Death Penalty Defense Seminar; "Bring Your DNA Case ­ Brainstorming with the Experts". Windham, M.; Taylor, M.S.; 17 Feb 2001, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice (CACJ) and California Public Defenders Association (CPDA) ­ Death Penalty Defense Seminar; "Basic DNA". Thoma, J., Taylor, M.S.; 14 Sept 2000, State Bar of California 2000 Annual Meeting; "DNA Evidence: In Search of the Truth". Neufeld, P., Taylor, M.S., Friedman, J.; 3 June 2000, Los Angeles County Public Defenders Association; "Using DNA to Exonerate ­ Testing and Tactics". Taylor, M.S., Burt, M.; 19 Feb 2000, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice (CACJ) and California Public Defenders Association (CPDA) ­ 2000 Capital Case Seminar; "Addressing DNA That Implicates Your Client (including STR)". Taylor, M.S.; 20 Nov 1999, California Public Defenders Association lecture ­ "Exploring Scientific Evidence" and "DNA and the Crime Lab: A DNA Primer". ------------; 13 Oct 1999, CAC ­ Fall 1999 Seminar, "Developmental Validation Issues". ------------; 12 Sept 1998; California Public Defenders Association lectures ­ "Forged Fingerprints" and "STR is Not DQA1, PCR is Not PCR". ------------; 21 Aug 1998; Riverside County Public Defenders Office, "DNA Analysis in Forensic Science". ------------; May 1998; CAC ­ Spring 1998 Seminar; "STR Troubles". Taylor, M.S., A. Challed-Spong, E.A. Johnson, Ph.D.; "Co-Amplification of the Amelogenin and HLA DQAlpha Genes: Optimization and Validation"; J. of Forensic Sciences, January 1997. Ballard, K.D., R.S. Orkiszewski, M.S. Taylor, E.A. Johnson and L. Ragle; Seventh International Symposium On Human Identification, Scottsdale, AZ; "DNA Typing and the Determination of EDTA in Forensic Samples by GC-MS/MS. Ballard, K.D., R.S. Orkiszewski, M.S. Taylor, E.A. Johnson and L. Ragle; 44th ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics, Portland, OR; "Determination of EDTA in Forensic Samples by Capillary GC-MS and GC-MS/MS. Taylor, M.S.; 10 Apr 1996; 1996 Moorpark College Science Exposition; "Forensic DNA on Trial". ------------; 27 Feb 1995; Scientific Seminar sponsored by the Association of Women In Science, Orange Coast College; "Forensic DNA Analysis". Taylor, M.S., A. Challed, E.A. Johnson, Ph.D.; 9 Oct 1994, Promega Meeting 1994 poster; "Co-Amplification of the Amelogenin Gene with DQ-Alpha Utilizing the AmpliType Reaction Mix and Amplification Process". Taylor, M.S.; 25 Aug 1994, Orange County Bar Association ­ Criminal Law Section; "An Understandable Approach to DNA Testing". Taylor, M.S., A. Challed, E.A. Johnson, Ph.D.; 12 May 1994; CAC ­ Spring 1994 Seminar; "CoAmplification of the Amelogenin Gene with DQ-Alpha Utilizing the AmpliType Reaction Mix and Amplification Protocol". Taylor, M.S., A. Challed; 12 May 1994; CAC ­ Spring 1994 Seminar; "Tracking Down DNA Contamination in Reagents". 13 May 05 Page 4 of 5

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Taylor, M.S.; 14 Jan 1994, Orange County Bar Association ­ "LAST DASH: MCLE"; "DNA Typing and the Law". ------------; 23 Oct 1993, CAC ­ Fall 1993 Seminar; "Increasing the Yield of Spermatozoa from Stains and Swabs". ------------; 23 Oct 1993, CAC ­ Fall 1993 Seminar; "Utilization of Metaphor Agarose for AMP-FLP D1S80 Gels". ------------; 19 Jul 1993, Orange County Paralegal Association; "DNA Use In Forensic Science". ------------; 19 Jul 1993, Orange County Public Defenders Office; "DNA Use In Forensic Science". ------------; 21 May 1993, CAC ­ Spring 1993 Seminar; "Increasing the Yield of Spermatozoa from Stains and Swabs". ------------; 21 May 1993, CAC ­ Spring 1993 Seminar; "Utilization of Metaphor Agarose for AMP-FLP D1S80 Gels". ------------; 13 Apr 1993, San Fernando Valley Criminal Bar Association; "Forensic Use of DNA Testing". Vale, G.L., L. Kahn, J.M. Suchey, M.S. Taylor; 12 Feb 1992; AAFS ­ New Orleans; "The Role of the Expert: To Inform or To Confuse?" Taylor, M.S.; 18 Jan 1990, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice (CACJ) and California Public Defenders Association (CPDA) ­ Death Penalty Defense Seminar; "DNA: The New Witness". ------------; 20 Feb 1989, CACJ and CPDA, Death Penalty Defense Seminar; "Case Organization: A Computerized System". ------------; 18 Feb 1989, CACJ and CPDA, Death Penalty Defense Seminar; "The Forensic Science Expert ­ Mandatory in a Death Penalty Case". ------------; 28 Mar 1987, CPDA ­ Seminar; "How Fingerprints Can Be Faked". ------------; 9 Aug 1986, CPDA, Workshop; "Handling Complex Criminal Cases with the Computer". ------------; 9 Nov 1985, AIFS, Seminar; "Challenges to Eyewitness Testimony". ------------; Chapter 5 "Challenges to Eyewitness Testimony", Forensic Science, Legal and Investigative Techniques, by The American Institute of Forensic Science, 1985. ------------; 13 Jul 1985, CPDA, Workshop; "Organizing the Complex Criminal Case with the Computer". ------------; R.H. Fox, February 1984, Pasadena, Glendale and Burbank Bar Associations Joint Meeting; "Forensic Science in Defense Work and Demonstrative Evidence". ------------; AIFS, Seminar; "Forensic Science In Court Presentations: Demonstrative Evidence". ------------; September 1983, National Society for Histotechnology; "Technical Overview of Forensic Science". ------------; November 1982, Springfield Dental Association, Springfield, MO; "An Overview of Forensic Odontology". ------------; February 1981, AAFS; Moderator and Speaker, Criminalistics Section for the Jr. Academy of AAFS. ------------; January 1978, Arcadia Chapter ­ American Association of University Women; "Rape: Justice through Science". ------------, R.L. Taylor; February 1977, AAFS; "Toolmark Examination via SEM/EDX". Taylor, R.L., M.S. Taylor, V.P. Guinn, T.T. Noguchi; "Firearm Identification by Examination of Bullet Fragments: A SEM/EDX/NAA Study"; IITRI, Scanning Electron Microscopy Symposium, 1976. Taylor, R.L., M.S. Taylor, T.T. Noguchi; "Applications of Scanning Electron Microscopy in Forensic Science"; IITRI, Scanning Electron Microscopy Symposium, 1975. Taylor, M.S., J. Wu, R.S. Daniel; "Fine Structure of Virus Lesion Periderm Formation in Nicotiana Glutinosa"; J. of Ultrastructure Research 48:143 ­and- 6th Bi-annual meetings, California E.M. Society, Proc., L. Anderson (ed), Monterey. ------------, J. Wu, R.S. Daniel; 1973; "Fine Structure of Wound Periderm Formation in Nicotiana Glutinosa"; Southern California Academy of Sciences Meeting, Patten (ed), Long Beach.

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