Forensic Research & Technology

Diane I Scaduto earned her PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology from Baylor College of Medicine in 2011 and has been passionate about DNA ever since. She is currently an active Member of the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), the American Board of Criminalistics (ABC) and is certifi ed as a Molecular Biology Expert with the College of American Pathology (CAP). In 2017, she established DISR DNA Consultants, where she provides genetic counseling to physicians and patients, as well as forensic consulting and expert testimony in high profi le cases, including but not limited to The State of Texas v. Philippe Padieu case numbers 219-82276-07, 219-82277-07, 219-82278-07, 219-82279-07, 219-82280-07, and 219-82705-07 (219th Judicial District Court, Collin County, TX, 2009).