Consultant Profile
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Applied DNA Resources
Consultant ID:
113808
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Contact Information 
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| First Name
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Theodore |
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Last Name
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Kessis, Ph.D. |
| Address 1
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3138 LeedsRoad |
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Address 2
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Columbus |
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OH |
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United States |
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Postal Code
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43221 |
| Telephone
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614-406-8136 |
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Fax
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614-486-6934 |
| Email
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AppliedDNAResources@columbus.rr.com |
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Business
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Applied DNA Resources |
| Company's Web Site Address
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http://home.att.net/~applieddnaresources/expert.ht |
Company
Description
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| Applied DNA Resources was established in 1998 to meet the expanding knowledge base needs of attorneys faced with the rapid implementation of DNA technologies in civil and criminal matters. Founded by Dr. Theodore D. Kessis, ADR strives to provide all the resources required for the litigation of cases involving DNA testing. Dr. Kessis, a former faculty member and graduate of the Johns Hopkins University, has been successfully serving the legal community since 1994. A molecular biologist by training, he has provided case consultation, review, and court qualified expert opinions in numerous cases involving Forensic DNA Analysis. |
Degrees and
Certifications
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BS - Biological Sciences, 1983
The Ohio State University
Ph.D. - Molecular Biology/Virology, 1993
The Johns Hopkins University
School of Public Health
Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
Postdoctoral Studies - Virology/Cancer Genetic, 1993 - 1996
The Johns Hopkins University
School of Medicine
Department of Pathology |
Professional
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Assistant Research Scientist, 1996 - 1998
The Johns Hopkins University
School of Public Health
Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
President - Applied DNA Resources, 1998 - Present
(For a current copy of Dr. Kessis' curriculum vitae please contact ADR) |
Other Notes
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Areas Of Expertise
PCR
At ADR our expertise covers all currently used Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) based DNA identification systems. We have reviewed casework utilizing DQ-alpha, PM (Polymarker) and STR (Short Tandem Repeat) loci characterization.
Mitochondrial
One of the newest forms of DNA analysis being utilized in the arena of Forensic DNA Identification is Mitochondrial DNA Sequence Analysis (mtDNA). Because mtDNA testing is in its infancy, and involves a considerably more complicated form of analysis, thorough review of casework involving this form of testing is even more critical. At ADR we have the knowledge and resources required to properly examine the use of mtDNA in your case.
Molecular Biological Sciences |
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Not Specified |
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Any |
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Reference 1
Honors and Awards
1993 - 1996 Research Fellowship
The Richard W. TeLinde Endowment The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Department of Pathology Baltimore, Maryland
1990 - 1993 Post Certification Scholarship
The Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health Department of Immunology and Infectious Disease Baltimore, Maryland
1991 Frederik B. Bang Award
Outstanding Research in the Area of Pathobiology
The Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health Department of Immunology and Infectious Disease Baltimore, Maryland
1989 -1990 National Research Service Award Scholarship
National Institutes of Health Bethesda, Maryland |
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