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 Dr. Pamela Staton joined the Forensic Science Program in 2002. With a PhD in Biomedical Sciences, she heads up the Bacterial Source Tracking (BST) Research Project, located at the Robert C. Byrd Biotechnology Science Center. Detecting and tracking microbes in the enviroment have various applications in areas of national importance such as microbial forensics, homeland security, environmental sciences, and public health. Current projects include Bacterial Source Tracking, automation of traditional mircobe counting methods, and in-vivo studies designed to screen for human pathogens in environmental water supplies. With over a decade of experience as a program administrator, Dr. Staton shares administrative responsibilities with the Forensic Science Program Director and is currently the Program Coordinator. She serves as the academic advisor for forensic science graduate students and as the faculty advisor for the student organization MUFIA (Marshall University Forensic Identification Association). She is a member of the International Association of Identification (IAI), American Society of Microbiology (ASM), American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), and Sigma Xi the Scientific Research Society.Learn more about Dr. Staton's Bacterial Source Tracking research.  Dr. Graham Rankin first taught at
Learn more about Dr. Rankin's Chemometric Analysis research.  Ms. Catherine Rushton has always been drawn to the microscopic world, initially pursuing an undergraduate degree in microbiology, but ultimately received a degree in biology. In 1997 as a member of the first graduating class, she was awarded a Master’s degree in Forensic Science from
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Dr. Terry W. Fenger has served as the Director of the Forensic Science Center since 1994 and oversees the nationally accredited (FEPAC) Forensic Science Master of Science Degree Program, the DNA testing laboratory and the computer forensics section. Dr. Fenger received his PhD in Microbiology from Southern Illinois University and then conducted post doctoral research at LSU Medical Center in New Orleans. In addition to administrative responsibilities Dr Fenger serves as an instructor in various courses including DNA technologies, computer forensics, bioterrorism, crime scene investigation and laboratory management. His research interests include determining the impact of DNA testing of property crime evidence on case resolution, DNA analysis of medical device implants and other related projects. Dr. Fenger has served on numerous national, state and university committees and presents project updates and reports at national meetings.