Curriculum Vitae
Name:
Barbara E. Llewellyn, Ph.D.
Employer:
Barbara Llewellyn Forensic Consulting, Inc.
574 W. Babcock Avenue
Elmhurst, IL 60126
847-204-1859
barb4n6@sbcglobal.net
Position:
Private DNA Consultant
Current Duties:
Responsible for designing validation studies and reviewing analytical data and
casework using both autosomal and Y-STR analysis
Education:
Ph.D., Pure and Applied Chemistry, 2003
University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland
Master of Science, Human Genetics, 1996
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Master of Science, Forensic Science, 1991
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Bachelor of Science, Biology, 1986
Minor in Chemistry
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton, TX
Consulting
Experience
Private Forensic DNA Casework Consultant
Barbara Llewellyn Forensic Consulting, Inc.
Elmhurst, IL
September 2006 - present
Deputy DNA Technical Leader
Strand Analytical Laboratories
Indianapolis, IN
June 2010-present
DNA Technical Supervisor
Strand Analytical Laboratories
Indianapolis, IN
June 2009-2010
DNA Technical Manager
Strand Analytical Laboratories
Indianapolis, IN
May 2007-June 2009
Barbara E. Llewellyn
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Research and Marketing Consultant
Promega Corporation
Madison, WI
September 2006-Present
Grant Reviewer
National Institute of Justice
Washington, DC
February 2007-Present
Statewide DNA Technical Leader
Illinois State Police
Forensic Science Command
2001-2006
Guest Appointment
Argonne National Laboratory
Biochip Technology Center
1999-2003
Assistant Laboratory Director
Illinois State Police
Research and Development Laboratory
1998-2001
DNA Research Coordinator
Illinois State Police
Research and Development Laboratory
1997-1998
Forensic Scientist, Sr.
Virginia Division of Forensic Science
Serology/DNA Section
1994-1997
Forensic Scientist
Virginia Division of Forensic Science
Serology/DNA Section
1991-1994
Analytical Chemist Assistant
Virginia Division of Forensic Science
Serology/DNA Section
1990-1991
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Teaching Experience:
Adjunct Faculty
University of Illinois at Chicago
Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmacodynamics
2002-2006
Professional
Organizations:
Criminalistics Section Secretary
American Academy of Forensic Science
2009-2010
Criminalistics Section Program Chair
American Academy of Forensic Science
2009-2010
Criminalistics Section Program Co-Chair
American Academy of Forensic Science
2008-2009
NIJ DNA Forensics Technical Working Group (TWG)
2006-2010
Scientific Working Group on DNA Analysis Methods (SWGDAM)
1998-2006
ASCLD/LAB DNA Proficiency Review Committee
1999-2005
Presentations:
Promega Working Group Meeting
“How to Write a Grant to Receive NIJ Funding”
2007
11th National CODIS Conference
“Pending Changes to the FBI Quality Assurance Standards”
2005
16th International Symposium on Human Identification
SWGDAM Meeting
“Pending Changes to the FBI Quality Assurance Standards”
2005
National Institute of Justice
“Applying Innovative Research Techniques to Forensic DNA Analysis”
2004
Applied Biosystems User’s Workshop
“The Illinois State Police’s DNA Casework Outsourcing Project”
2002
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12th International Symposium on Human Identification
“Comparison of the PowerPlex7 16 to AmpFlSTR 7 IdentifilerTM PCR Amplification Kit”
2001
11th International Symposium on Human Identification
“Development of a DNA Biochip for Use in Forensic DNA Analysis”
2000
South African Consulate (Chicago, IL)
“The Potential Use of DNA Biochips in Forensic Science”
2000
10th International Symposium on Human Identification
“Casework and Indexing Efforts Underway in Illinois”
1999
Mid-Atlantic Association of Forensic Scientists
STR Interpretation Workshop “Interpretation of Mixtures”
1999
Mid-Western Association of Forensic Scientists
STRs by Capillary Electrophoresis Workshop
Co-chairperson
1999
Missouri State Highway Patrol
“AmpFlSTR Profiler Plus Validations and
Interpretation of Mix DNA Samples”
1998
9th International Symposium on Human Identification
“A Comparison of the Validation Studies Conducted on the AmpFlSTR Profiler Plus
Kit”
1998
Connection Seminar for Illinois State Police Command
“R & D Laboratory=s role in DNA Quality Assurance”
1997
AFIP DNA Databanks & Repositories Symposium
“Illinois State Police DNA Quality Assurance Program”
1997
7th International Symposium on Human Identification
“Validation Studies at the FFFL loci”
1996
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American Academy of Forensic Science
“Population Studies at the CSFIPO, TPOX and THOI loci”
1996
Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting
“Genetic Analysis of Selected P450's and Phase II enzymes in Twins”
1996
Mid-Atlantic Association of Forensic Scientists
“The Co-Amplification of Amelogenin and HLA-DQ”
1995
International Congress on Twin Studies
“Genetic Analysis of Selected P450's in Twins”
1995
Twelfth Annual Daniel T. Watts Student Research Symposium
“Genetic Analysis of CYP1A2 and NAT2 in Twins”
1995
Mid-Atlantic Association of Forensic Scientists
“Forensic PCR and HLA DQα Case Studies”
1994
Eleventh Annual Daniel T. Watts Student Research Symposium
“Detection of the D1S80 Locus and its Application in Forensic Science”
1994
Mid-Atlantic Association of Forensic Scientists
“The Effects of Nonoxynol-9 on Evidence for Sexual Assaults”
1993
Mid-Atlantic Association of Forensic Scientists
“A Comparison Study Between the FBI DNA Imaging System and the AMBIS DNA
Imaging System”
1992
Instructional
Activities:
Responsible for training analysts in DNA analysis and Capillary electrophoresis using
the ABI 310
1998-1999
Responsible for training of examiners and Data Bank analysts in fluorescent STR
analyses.
1996-1997
Responsible for the training of student interns in the molecular techniques used in
Forensic Science through the VCU Mater’s Program in Forensic Sciences
1994-1997
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Virginia Division of Forensic Science Academy
Trained law enforcement officers in PCR and DNA analysis used in forensic science.
1992-1997
Publications:
Ray, D.A., Walker, J.A., Hall, A., Llewellyn, B., Ballantyne, J., Christian, A.T.,
Turteltaub, K., Batzer, M.A.: Inference of Human Geographic Origins using Alu
insertion polymorphisms. Forensic Science International; 153 (2005): 117-124
Budowle, B., Masibay, A., Anderson, S.J., Barna, C., Biega, L., Brenneke, S., Brown,
B.L., Cramer, J., DeGroot, G.A., Douglas, D., Duceman, b., Eastman, A., Giles, R.,
Hamill, J., Haase, D.J., Janssen, D.W., Kupferschmid, T.D., Lawton, T., Lemire, C.,
Llewellyn, B., Moretti, T., Neves, J., Palaski, C., Schueler, S., Sgueglia, J., Sprecher, C.,
Tomsey, C., Yet, D.: STR primer concordance study. Forensic Science International;
3190 (2001): 1-8.
Frank, W., Llewellyn, B., Fish, P., Riech, A., Marcacci, T., Gandor, D., Parker, D.,
Carter, R.: Validation of the AmpFlSTRJ Profiler Plus PCR Amplification Kit for use in
Forensic Casework. J. Forensic Sci 2001; 46(3):642-646.
Frank, W., Llewellyn, B.: A Time Course Study on STR Profiles Derived from Human
Bone, Muscle and Bone Marrow. J. Forensic Sci 1999; 44(4): 778-782.
Kovach, M.J., Lin, J-P, Boyadjiev, S., Campbel, K., Mazzeo, L., Herman, K., Rimer, L.A.,
Frank, W., Llewellyn, B., Jabs, E. W., Gebler, D. And Kimonis, V.: A Unique Point
Mutation in the PM22 Gene is Associated with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease and
Deafness. AM J Hum Genet 64: 1580-1593, 1999.
Kovach, M.J., Lin, J-P, Boyadjiev, S., Herman, K., Frank, W., Llewellyn, B., Rimer, L.A.,
Jabs, W., Gelber, D., and Kimonis, V.E.@ Linkage Analysis of Charcot-Marie-Tooth
Syndrome and Deafness. AM J Hum Genet 63: A295, 1998
Llewellyn, B., Fristoe, V., Savage, T., Squyars, M., and Ban, J.: Studies at the FFFL loci
with the FMBio-100 Fluorescent Method Image Analyzer. Proc. 7th Int. Sym. on
Human Identification: 101-106, 1997.
Llewellyn, B.E., Kalow, W., Tang, B.K., Pandya, A., Schieken, R.M., Meiyer, J.M., and
Nance, L.: Effects of Passive Smoking on CYP1A2 Activities in Twins. Am J Hum Genet
57: A317, 1995.
Pandya, A., Llewellyn, B., Schieken, R., Meyer, J., Razieh, J., and Corey, L.: A Search
for Imprinted Quantitative Trait loci (QTL=s) for birth weight. Am J Hum Genet 55:
A161, 1994.
Continuing Education
21st International Symposium on Human Identification
Promega Corporation
San Antonio Texas
October 11-14, 2010
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Likelihood Ratio Statistics for Forensic DNA Analysis
Debra A. Figarelli
Strand Analytical Laboratories
April 19-20, 2010
Quantitation and Plexor HY Theory Training
David Johnson, Promega Corporation
Strand Analytical Laboratories
March 11, 2010
DNA Auditor Refresher Training
FBI Laboratory
Las Vegas, NV
October 11-12, 2009
20th International Symposium on Human Identification
Promega Corporation
Las Vegas, NV
October 12-15, 2009
American Academy of Forensic Sciences
Denver, CO
February 16-21, 2009
American Academy of Forensic Sciences
Washington, DC
February 20-22, 2008
National Institute of Justice Annual Research Meeting
Washington, DC
July 21-23, 2008
Statistical Theory
Dr. Bruce Budowle and Dr. George Carmody
Hollywood, CA
October, 2007
18th International Symposium on Human Identification
Promega Corporation
Hollywood, CA
October 1-4, 2007
Promega Working Group Meeting
Promega Corporation
Madison, WI
July, 2007
National Institute of Justice Annual Research Meeting
Washington, DC
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July 25, 2007
Promega Focus Group
FSSi³
Madison, WI
May, 2007
17th International Symposium on Human Identification
Promega Corporation
Nashville, TN
October, 2006
16th International Symposium on Human Identification
Promega Corporation
Dallas, TX
September, 2005
Summer Expedition
Promega Corporation
Chicago, IL
June, 2005
DNA Statistical Training
Illinois State Police
Chicago, IL
April, 2005
MAFS STR Symposium
Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists
Oakbrook, IL
April, 2004
14th International Symposium on Human Identification
Promega Corporation
Phoenix, AZ
September, 2003
13th International Symposium on Human Identification
Promega Corporation
Phoenix, AZ
October, 2002
GeneScan Applications
Applied Biosystems
Chicago, IL
July, 2002
Population Statistics
UIS/George Carmody
Oakbrook, IL
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December, 2001
Forensic Biology/DNA
DNA Auditing Course
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Quantico, VA
June, 2001
Forensic Biology/DNA
STR Interpretation Training (Instructor)
Illinois State Police
May, 2001
The Leadership Institute
Illinois State Police
Springfield, IL
November, 2000
STR Interpretation Workshop
Promega Corporation
Biloxi, MS
October, 2000
Performance Evaluation Training
Central Management Services
Springfield, IL
March, 2000
Statistics Workshop
Illinois State Police
Springfield, IL
November, 1999
Visiting Scientist
Biochip Technology Center
Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne, IL
August - November, 1999
How to Make an Effective PowerPoint Presentation
Springfield, IL
November, 1998
Dealing Effectively with Unacceptable Employee Behavior
Springfield, IL
November, 1998
Illinois State Police
Code Disciplinary Training
Springfield, IL
November, 1998
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ASCLD/LAB Inspectors Training
Orange County, CA
August, 1998
Visiting Scientist
Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology
Rockville, MD
April, 1998
Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Macintosh Computer
Springfield, IL
February, 1998
Leadership and Supervisory Skills for Women
Springfield, IL
January, 1998
How to Supervise People
Springfield, IL
January, 1998
Interview Training Seminar
Central Management Services
Springfield, IL
December, 1997
Virginia Division of Forensic Science
Statistics in Forensic DNA Analysis
Roanoke, Virginia
December, 1996
Hitachi
FMBio Users Seminar
Palm Beach County Crime Lab
West Palm Beach, Florida
November, 1996
Promega Corporation
Statistics Workshop
Phoenix, Arizona
September, 1996
Mid-Atlantic Association of Forensic Scientists
DNA Workshop - Current Testimony Issues in Forensic DNA Analysis
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
May, 1996
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American Academy of Forensic Science
DNA Workshop - Current techniques and issues in Forensic DNA Analysis
Nashville, Tennessee
February, 1996
Perkin-Elmer / ABI
Forensic AmpliType PM & HLA DQA1 Amplification and Typing Workshop
Foster City, California
November, 1994
Perkin-Elmer / ABI
New Methods in Forensic PCR Amplification And Typing Workshop
Foster City, California
November, 1994
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Principles and Practices of the Use of Radionuclides
Norfolk, Virginia
June, 1991
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