Charla Marshall
@charlamarshall
Forensic genomics leader specializing in DNA policy, validation, and technical implementation.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a forensic genomics leader with a Ph.D. in ancient DNA and extensive experience validating and implementing NGS and SNP-based methods for human identification. I have led cross-functional teams, authored and edited SOPs and validation reports, secured over $1M as PI on NIJ grants, and contributed to national standards including SWGDAM guidance.
I combine technical expertise in laboratory methods, bioinformatics, and quality systems with policy and standards workâtranslating scientific outcomes for stakeholders, delivering invited presentations, and supporting accreditation and compliance efforts under ISO 17025/FBI-QA frameworks.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder & Principal Consultant
DNAID Services, LLC
Jan 2025 - Present (9 months)
Provide ISO 17025/FBI-QA compliance expertise, conduct validation studies and audits, and edit SOPs, training manuals, and reports for novel forensic DNA technologies including whole genome sequencing.
Deputy Director of DNA Operations
Armed Forces Medical Examiner System
Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)
Led implementation and validation of SNP capture, extended kinship inference, Quantifiler Trio qPCR, and QC improvements; reviewed and edited technical documentation to ensure compliance with HIPAA, DoD and forensic QA standards.
Chief of Emerging Technologies
Armed Forces Medical Examiner System
Jan 2014 - Jan 2023 (9 years)
Led validation and deployment of NGS mitogenome sequencing and automated analysis pipelines, authored SOPs and validation reports, and secured over $1M in NIJ funding as PI for research projects.
UUPostdoctoral Research Scientist
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 (1 year)
Developed Illumina sequencing methods for ancient mitochondrial DNA analysis and contributed to protocols for degraded and historical samples.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IUIndiana University
Doctor of Philosophy, Anthropology (Ancient DNA)
Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology with a focus on ancient DNA, completed in 2011.
TUThe Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts (Honors), Anthropology
Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Anthropology, conferred in 2003.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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