| EMPLOYMENT
Paul L. Kirk & Associates, 1969-1970.
Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office Criminalistics Laboratory, intern,
1971-1972.
Teaching Assistant, Forensic Science Program, University of California,
Berkeley, 1971-1972.
Graduate Research Fellow, University of California, Berkeley, 1973-1975.
Research Assistant, University of California, Berkeley, 1975-1977.
Consultant in Forensic Biology, 1975-present.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science [Criminalistics], University of California, Berkeley,
1968.
Doctor of Criminology [Forensic Science], University of California,
Berkeley, 1976.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
California Association of Criminalists
Sigma Xi [Research Society of North America]
American Society of Human Genetics
American Association for the Advancement of Science
New York Academy of Sciences
American Academy of Forensic Sciences
Northwest Association of Forensic Scientists
PUBLICATIONS
Blake, Edward T., Cashman, Paul J., and Thornton, John I., Qualitative
Analysis of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide by Means of the 10-Hydroxy Derivative.
Anal. Chem., 45:2, 1973, 394-395.
Blake, Edward T., and Dillon, D. J., Microorganisms and the Presumptive
Tests for Blood. J. Pol. Sci. Admin., 1:4, 1973, 395-400.
Caldwell, Kevin, Blake, Edward T., and Sensabaugh, G. F., Sperm Diaphorase:
Genetic Polymorphism of a Sperm-Specific Enzyme in Man. Science,
191, 1976, 1185-1187.
Blake, Edward T., and Sensabaugh, George F., Genetic Markers in Human
Semen: A Review. J. For. Sci., 21:4, 1976, 784-796.
Blake, Edward T., and Sensabaugh, G. F., Protein and Enzyme Polymorphisms
in Human Semen. For. Sci., 6, 1975, 108, [Abstract]; International
Microform J. Leg. Med., 10, 1975, 21, [Text].
Blake, Edward T., and Sensabaugh, G. F., Esterase D Typing in Bloodstains.
For. Serol. News, No. 5, 1975, 1-4.
Blake, Edward T., Genetic Markers in Human Semen, Doctoral Dissertation,
University of California, Berkeley, 1976; University Microfilms International,
#77-15, 567, Ann Arbor.
Blake, Edward T., and Sensabaugh, G. F., Expression of Genetic Variation
in Human Semen. Am. J. Hum. Genet., 29, 1977, 24A, [Abstract].
Blake, Edward T., and Sensabaugh, G. F., Genetic Markers in Human
Semen: Quantitation of Polymorphic Proteins. J. For. Sci., 23:4,
1978, 717-729.
Blake, Edward T., and Sensabaugh, G. F., Haptoglobin Typing of Bloodstains:
Electrophoresis of Immunoprecipitated Haptoglobin. J. For. Sci.
Soc., 18, 1978, 237-244.
Katz, David F., Blake, Edward T., Mills, Ross N., and Fatt, Irving,
A Microliter Oxygen Electrode System for Sperm Suspensions. Fertil.
Steril., 30:6, 1978, 691-695.
Sensabaugh, G. F., Blake, E. T., and Northey, D. H., Genetic Markers
in Human Semen: III. Alteration of Phosphoglucomutase [PGM] Isozyme Patterns
in Semen Contaminated with Saliva. J. For. Sci., 25, 1980, 470-478.
Sensabaugh, George, Blake, E. T., and Bashinski, Jan, Acid Phosphatase
Assay of Vaginal Swabs. Proceedings of a Forensic Science Symposium
on the Analysis of Sexual Assault Evidence, U.S. Dept. of Justice,
July, 1983, 146-148.
Graves, Howard C. B., Sensabaugh, George F., and Blake, Edward T., Postcoital
Detection of a Male-Specific Semen Protein, Application to the Investigation
of Rape. N. Engl. J. Med., 312, 1985, 338-343.
Sensabaugh, George F., Bashinski, Jan, and Blake, Edward T., The
Laboratory's Role in Investigation of Rape. Diag. Med., 8:3,
1985, 46-53.
Blake, E. T., Cook, Jr., C. E., and J.S. Bashinski, Evidence that
'Vaginal Peptidase' Is a Bacterial Gene Product. J. For. Sci., 32:4,
1987, 888-899.
Blake, E. T., Progressive Desialidation of Human Transferrin.
J. For. Sci., 32:5, 1987, 1342-1347.
Blake, Edward T., Scientific and Legal Issues Raised by DNA Analysis.
in Banbury Report 32: Technology and Forensic Science, J.Ballantyne
et al., Eds., Coldspring Harbor Laboratory Press, 1989, 109-115.
Higuchi, Russell, and Blake, Edward T., Applications of the Polymerase
Chain Reaction in Forensic Science. in Banbury Report 32: Technology
and Forensic Science, J.Ballantyne et al., Eds., Coldspring Harbor
Laboratory Press, 1989, 265-281
Von Beroldingen, Cecilia H., Blake, E. T., Higuchi, R., Sensabaugh,
G. F., and Erlich, Henry, Applications of PCR to the Analysis of Biological
Evidence, in PCR Technology: Principles and Applications for DNA
Amplification, Erlich, Henry A., Ed., Stockton Press, 1989, 209-223.
Erlich, Henry A., Higuchi, Russell, Von Beroldingen, Cecilia H., and
Blake, Edward, The Use of the Polymerase Chain Reaction for Genetic
Typing in Forensic Samples. Proceedings of an International Symposium
on the Forensic Aspects of DNA Analysis, June, 1989, Quantico, Va.,
93-101, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.
Blake, E. T., Paabo, S., and Stolorow, M. D., DNA Amplification and
Typing from Aged Biological Evidence. Proceedings of an International
Symposium on the Forensic Aspects of DNA Analysis, June, 1989, Quantico,
Va., 267-268, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.
S. Walsh, Higuchi, R., and Blake, E., PCR Inhibition and Bloodstains.
Proceedings of an International Symposium on the Forensic Aspects of
DNA Analysis, June, 1989, Quantico, Va., 281-282, U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, D.C.
Helmuth, Rhea, Fildes, Nicola, Blake, Edward, Luce, M. C., Chimera,
J., Madej, Roberta, Gorodezky, C., Stoneking, Mark, Schmill, Norma, Klitz,
William, Higuchi, Russell, and Erlich, Henry A., HLA-DQa Allele and
Genotype Frequencies in Various Human Populations Determined by Using Enzymatic
Amplification and Oligonucleotide Probes. Am. J. Hum. Genet., 47,
1990, 515-523.
Sensabaugh, G. F. and Blake, E. T., Seminal Plasma Protein p30: Simplified
Purification and Evidence for Identity with Prostate Specific Antigen.
Journal of Urology, 144, 1990, 1523-1526.
Reynolds, Rebecca, Sensabaugh, George, and Blake, Edward, Analysis
of Genetic Markers in Forensic DNA Samples Using the Polymerase Chain Reaction.
Anal. Chem., 63, January, 1991, 2-15.
Gibson, D. R., Guydish, J. R., Wraxall, B. D. G., Blake, E. T., G. Clark,
and P. Case, Using Forensic Techniques to Verify Self-Reports of Needle-Sharing.
AIDS, 5:9, 1991, 1149-1150.
Blake, Edward, Mihalovich, Jennifer, Higuchi, Russell, Walsh, P. Sean,
and Erlich, Henry, PCR Amplification and HLA-DQa Oligonucleotide Typing
on Biological Evidence Samples: Casework Experience. J. Forens.
Sci., 37:3, 1992, 700-726.
Sensabaugh, George F. and Blake, Edward T., DNA Analysis in Biological
Evidence: Applications of the Polymerase Chain Reaction. Chapter 7
in Handbook of Forensic Sciences, ed. R. Saferstein, Prentice-Hall,
New Jersey, in press.
Castro, R. C., Troup, G., Blake, E., Wheeler, C., Apple, R., and Erlich,
H. A., Analysis of HLA-Class II Alleles by PCR/Oligo Typing in Various
Native American Populations. Abstract #784, Am. J. Hum. Genet.,
53:3, 1993.
Waye, J. S., Newall, P., Blake, E. T., Williamson, J. M., and Bing,
D. H., A Review of the DNA Evidence in the Case of Guy Paul Morin.
Abstract, Can. Soc. Forens. Sci. J., 28:4, 1995, 255.
PRESENTATIONS
Blake, Edward T., and Dillon, D. J., Microorganisms and the Presumptive
Tests for Blood. Presented at the 38th Semiannual Seminar of
the California Association of Criminalists, October, 1971.
Blake, Edward T., Cashman, Paul J., and Thornton, John I., Qualitative
Analysis of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide by Means of the 10-Hydroxy Derivative.
Presented at the 39th Semiannual Seminar of the California Association
of Criminalists, May, 1972.
Blake, Edward T., Lofgren, Donald L., and Sensabaugh, G. F., Distribution
of Acid Phosphatases in Human Tissues. Presented at the 43rd
Semiannual Seminar of the California Association of Criminalists, May,
1974.
Blake, Edward T., and Sensabaugh, G. F., Esterase D Polymorphism
in Bloodstains. Presented at the 44th Semiannual Seminar of
the California Association of Criminalists, October, 1974.
Blake, Edward T., and Sensabaugh, G. F., Protein Polymorphisms in
Human Semen. Presented as Part of a Symposium on Rape Investigation
at the 44th Semiannual Seminar of the California Association of
Criminalists, October, 1974.
Blake, Edward T., and Sensabaugh, G. F., Differential Expression
of Amylase Loci [Amy1 and Amy2] in Human Body Fluids and Secretions.
Presented at the 46th Semiannual Seminar of the California Association
of Criminalists, October, 1975.
Blake, Edward T., and Sensabaugh, G. F., Protein and Enzyme Polymorphisms
in Human Semen. Presented at the Seventh International Meeting of Forensic
Sciences, Zurich, Switzerland, 1975.
Caldwell, Kevin, Blake, Edward T., and Sensabaugh, G. F., Sperm Diaphorase:
Genetic Polymorphism of a Sperm-Specific Enzyme in Man. Presented at
the 46th Semiannual Seminar of the California Association of Criminalists,
October, 1975.
Blake, Edward T., and Sensabaugh, G. F., The Biochemical Genetics
of Semen and the Investigation of Rape. Presented at the Western Regional
Meeting of the American Chemical Society, October, 1975.
Blake, Edward T., and Sensabaugh, G. F., Expression of Genetic Markers
in Human Semen. Presented at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences,
Washington, D.C., February, 1976.
Blake, Edward T., and Sensabaugh, G. F., Haptoglobin Typing of Bloodstains
by SDS Gel Electrophoresis of Immunoprecipitates. Presented at the
49th Semiannual Seminar of the California Association of Criminalists,
May, 1977.
Blake, Edward T., and Sensabaugh, G. F., Genetic markers in Human
Semen: Quantitative Levels of Polymorphic Proteins. Presented at the
American Chemical Society, Chicago, August, 1977.
Blake, Edward T., and Sensabaugh, G. F., Genetic Markers in Human
Semen: III. Expression of Glyoxalase Activity in Seminal Plasma and Sperm.
Presented at the 51st Semiannual Seminar of the California Association
of Criminalists, May, 1978.
Sensabaugh, G. F., Blake, E. T., and Northey, D., Modification of
PGM Isozyme Patterns in Semen Contaminated with Saliva. Presented at
the 51st Semiannual Seminar of the California Association of Criminalists,
May, 1978.
Blake, Edward T., and Sensabaugh, G. F., Synthesis and Clean-up Procedures
for 4-Methylumbelliferone Phosphate. Presented at the 51st Semiannual
Seminar of the California Association of Criminalists, May, 1978.
Sensabaugh, G. F., Blake, E. T., and Northey, D., Modification of
PGM Isozyme Patterns in Semen Contaminated with Saliva. Presented at
the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Atlanta, February, 1979.
Blake, Edward T., Concurrent Typing of Gc and Tf on Agarose Gels.
Presented at the 54th Semiannual Seminar of the California Association
of Criminalists, October, 1979.
Blake, Edward T., and the Northern California Biology Study Group, Human
Hair Comparison: A Blind Trial Experiment. Presented at the 54th
Semiannual Seminar of the California Association of Criminalists, October,
1979.
Inman, Keith E., Sensabaugh, G. F., and Blake, E. T., The Genetic
Relationships of the Prostatic, Seminal, and Vaginal Acid Phosphatases.
Presented at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Atlanta, February,
1980.
Sensabaugh, George F., Bashinski, Jan, and Blake, E. T., Rates of
Drying of Vaginal Swabs. Presented at the 55th Semiannual Seminar
of the California Association of Criminalists, May 1980.
Sensabaugh, George F., Bashinski, Jan, and Blake, E. T., Titers of
ABH Blood Group Substances in Human Semen. Presented at the 55th
Semiannual Seminar of the California Association of Criminalists, May,
1980.
Blake, Edward T., Sensabaugh, G. F., and Bashinski, Jan, Survival
of Markers in Preserved Semen Samples. Presented at the 55th
Semiannual Seminar of the California Association of Criminalists, May,
1980.
Sensabaugh, George F., Bashinski, Jan, and Blake, E. T., Rates of
Drying of Vaginal Swabs: An Update. Presented at the 56th Semiannual
Seminar of the California Association of Criminalists, November, 1980.
Blake, Edward T., Sensabaugh, G. F., and Bashinski, Jan, Levels of
Genetic Markers in Vaginal Fluids. Presented at the 56th Semiannual
Seminar of the California Association of Criminalists, November, 1980.
Blake, Edward T., Sensabaugh, G. F., and Bashinski, Jan, A Systematic
Approach to the Analysis of Semen Evidence. Presented at the 56th
Semiannual Seminar of the California Association of Criminalists, November,
1980.
Gibbons, Mary, Blake, E. T., Sensabaugh, G. F., and Bashinski, Jan,
A Systematic Approach to the Analysis of Semen Evidence: Case Reports.
Presented at the 56th Semiannual Seminar of the California Association
of Criminalists, November, 1980.
Blake, Edward T., and Sensabaugh, G. F., A Systematic Approach to
the Analysis of Semen Evidence. Presented at the American Academy of
Forensic Sciences, Los Angeles, February, 1981.
Sensabaugh, George F., Blake, E. T., and Bashinski, Jan, Titers of
ABH Blood Group Substances in Human Semen. Presented at the American
Academy of Forensic Sciences, Los Angeles, February, 1981.
Blake, Edward T., Sensabaugh, G. F., and Bashinski, Jan, Levels of
Genetic Markers in Vaginal Fluids. Presented at the American Academy
of Forensic Sciences, Los Angeles, February, 1981.
Sensabaugh, George F., Blake, E. T., and Bashinski, Jan, Acid Phosphatase
Stability in Dried Semen Stains is a Function of Stain 'Dryness'. Presented
at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Los Angeles, February, 1981.
Sensabaugh, George F., Blake, E. T., and Bashinski, Jan, Rates of
Drying of Vaginal Swabs. Presented at the American Academy of Forensic
Sciences, Los Angeles, February, 1981.
Blake, Edward T., Sensabaugh, G. F., and Bashinski, Jan, The Quantitative
Acid Phosphatase Test: An Indicator for Decision Making in the Analysis
of Semen Evidence. Presented at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences,
Los Angeles, February, 1981.
Barnett, Peter D., Blake, E. T., and Ogle, R. R., The Role of the
Independant Expert: Several Case Examples. Presented at the American
Academy of Forensic Sciences, Los Angeles, February, 1981.
Blake, Edward T., Recent Research in the Forensic Analysis of Semen.
Presented at the Northwest Association of Forensic Scientists, Missoula,
March, 1981.
Blake, Edward T., Sensabaugh, G. F., and Bashinski, Jan, Considerations
on the the Analysis of Semen Swab Evidence. Presented at the Canadian
Society of Forensic Sciences, Toronto, August, 1981.
Blake, Edward T., Kearney, James, Stolorow, Mark, and Wraxall, Brian
[panelists], Serology Panel Discussion, Presented at the Combined
58th Semiannual Seminar of the California Association of Criminalists
and the Northwest Association of Forensic Scientists, October, 1981.
Harmor, Gary, Wraxall, Brian, and Blake, E. T., Multisystem Approach
to Red Cell Black Population Markers: Group IV. Presented at the Combined
58th Semiannual Seminar of the California Association of Criminalists
and the Northwest Association of Forensic Scientists, October, 1981.
Blake, Edward T., Sensabaugh, G. F., and Bashinski, Jan, Purification
and Serological Studies on Two Lectin Specificities from Ulex europeus
Seeds: A Preliminary Report. Presented at the Combined 58th
Semiannual Seminar of the California Association of Criminalists and the
Northwest Association of Forensic Scientists, October, 1981.
Blake, Edward T., Gibbons, Mary, Bashinski, Jan, and Sensabaugh, G.
F., Comparative Stabilities of Markers in Semen. Presented at the
Combined 58th Semiannual Seminar of the California Association of
Criminalists and the Northwest Association of Forensic Scientists, October,
1981.
Blake, Edward T., Gibbons, Mary, Bashinski, Jan, and Sensabaugh, G.
F., Population Survey and Stability Studies of p30 in Semen. Presented
at the Combined 58th Semiannual Seminar of the California Association
of Criminalists and the Northwest Association of Forensic Scientists, October,
1981.
Sensabaugh, George F., Graves, Howard, Blake, E. T., and Bashinski,
Jan, Development of an Elisa Assay for Human Seminal p30. Presented
at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Orlando, February, 1982.
Blake, Edward T., Gibbons, Mary, Bashinski, Jan, and Sensabaugh, G.
F., Comparative Stabilities of Markers in Semen. Presented at the
American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Orlando, February, 1982.
Blake, Edward T., Gibbons, Mary, Sensabaugh, G. F., and Bashinski, Jan,
Population Survey and Stability Studies of p30 in Semen. Presented
at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Orlando, February, 1982.
Blake, Edward T., Progressive Desialidation of Human Transferrin.
Presented at the Combined Meeting of the Interamerican Congress of Forensic
Sciences and the 60th Semiannual Seminar of the California Association
of Criminalists, Sacramento, November, 1982.
Blake, Edward T., Transferrin: A Potential Diagnostic Indicator of
Desialidation Reactions in Blood. Presented at the Combined Meeting
of the Interamerican Congress of Forensic Sciences and the 60th
Semiannual Seminar of the California Association of Criminalists, Sacramento,
November, 1982.
Gibbons, Mary, Blake, E. T., and Sensabaugh, G. F., Lewis A and B
Levels in Vaginal Fluid: A Preliminary Study. Presented at the Combined
Meeting of the Interamerican Congress of Forensic Sciences and the 60th
Semiannual Seminar of the California Association of Criminalists, Sacramento,
November, 1982.
Blake, Edward T., Progressive Desialidation of Human Transferrin.
Presented at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Cincinnati, February,
1983.
Blake, Edward T., Transferrin: A Potential Diagnostic Indicator of
Desialidation Reactions in Blood. Presented at the American Academy
of Forensic Sciences, Cincinnati, February, 1983.
Blake, Edward T., Biochemical Analysis of Sexual Assault Evidence:
Current State of the Art. Guest Lecture, Presented at the American
Academy of Forensic Sciences, Cincinnati, February, 1983.
Blake, Edward T., Comparative Stability of Semen Proteins and Other
Genetic Markers. Guest Lecture, Presented at the Forensic Science Symposium
on the Analysis of Sexual Assault Evidence, FBI Academy, Quantico, Virginia,
July, 1983.
Blake, Edward T., Work Shop Instructor, Prostate Antigen/p30 and
Prostatic Acid Phosphatase. Presented at the Forensic Science Symposium
on the Analysis of Sexual Assault Evidence, FBI Academy, Quantico, Virginia,
July, 1983.
Blake, Marty, Bashinski, Jan, and Blake, E. T., Serology Hanging
by a Thread. Presented at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences,
Anaheim, February, 1984.
Blake, Edward T., Cook, Jr., Charles E., and Bashinski, Jan, PGM
Survival in Actively and Passively Dried Vaginal Swabs: Studies on Case
Specimens. Presented at the 65th Semiannual Seminar of the California
Association of Criminalists, May, 1985.
Blake, Edward T., Cook, Jr., C. E., and Bashinski, Jan, Distribution
of Amylase Activity in Vaginal Swabs: Studies on Case Samples. Presented
at the 65th Semiannual Seminar of the California Association of
Criminalists, May, 1985.
Blake, Edward T., Cook, Jr., C. E., and Bashinski, Jan, Semen and
Saliva Revisited: Reversal of PGM Degradation in Mixtures by Reducing Agent.
Presented at the 65th Semiannual Seminar of the California Association
of Criminalists, May, 1985.
Bashinski, Jan, Blake, E. T., and Cook, Jr., C. E., The Detection
of Spermatozoa on Vaginal Swabs from Victims of Sexual Assault: The ER
versus the Crime Lab. Presented at the 65th Semiannual Seminar
of the California Association of Criminalists, May, 1985.
Bashinski, Jan, Blake, E. T., and Cook, Jr., C. E., A Profile of
the Medical Case Histories of Sexual Assault Victims in Oakland. Presented
at the 65th Semiannual Seminar of the California Association of
Criminalists, May, 1985.
Blake, Edward T., Cook, Jr., C. E., and Bashinski, Jan, Evidence
that 'Vaginal Peptidase' Is a Bacterial Gene Product. Presented at
the 67th Semiannual Seminar of the California Association of Criminalists,
May, 1986.
Blake, Edward T., Detection of Antisperm Antibodies: A Case Report.
Presented at the 67th Semiannual Seminar of the California Association
of Criminalists, May, 1986.
Blake, Edward T., Cook, Jr., C. E., and Bashinski, Jan, A Gram Modified
Christmas Tree Stain. Presented at the 67th Semiannual Seminar
of the California Association of Criminalists, May, 1986.
Blake, Edward T., Desialidation of Gc Variants. Presented at
the 67th Semiannual Seminar of the California Association of Criminalists,
May, 1986.
Blake, Edward T., Cook, Jr., C. E., and Bashinski, Jan, Evidence
that 'Vaginal Peptidase' Is a Bacterial Gene Product. Presented at
the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, San Diego, February, 1987.
Blake, Edward T., Detection of Antisperm Antibodies: A Case Report.
Presented at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, San Diego, February,
1987.
Blake, Edward T., Cook, Jr., C. E. and Bashinski, Jan, Inter- and
Intra-Individual Variation in the Levels of ABO Blood Group Substances
in Human Semen. Presented at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences,
San Diego, February, 1987.
Blake, Edward T., Cook, Jr., C. E. and Bashinski, Jan, Inter- and
Intra-Individual Variation in the Levels of Acid Phosphatase and p30 in
Human Semen. Presented at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences,
San Diego, February, 1987.
Blake, Edward T., Sexual Assault Evidence: The State of the Art.
Guest Lecture, Presented at the International Association of Forensic Sciences,
Vancouver, August, 1987.
Blake, Edward T., Serology Evidence Collection and Technique.
Guest Lecture, Presented at the National Association of Medical Examiners,
San Francisco, September, 1987.
Blake, Edward T., Scientific and Legal Issues Raised by DNA Analysis.
Guest Lecture, Presented at the DNA Seminar, California Association of
Crime Laboratory Directors, November, 1987.
Blake, Edward T., Use of PCR/Dot Blot for Dried Stain and Hair Analysis.
Guest Lecture, Presented at the DNA Technology in Forensic Science, FBI
Academy, Quantico, June, 1988.
Blake, Edward T., Reporting of Data to the Forensic and Legal Communities.
Panel Discussion on Formulation and Design of National DNA Data Bases and
Information Management, Guest Lecture, Presented at the DNA Technology
in Forensic Science, FBI Academy, Quantico, June, 1988.
Blake, Edward T., DNA Amplification and Typing from Aged Biological
Evidence. Presented at the An International Symposium on the Forensic
Aspects of DNA Analysis, FBI Academy, Quantico, June, 1989.
Madej, R., Helmuth, R., Louie, P., Horn, G., Blake, E. T., and Erlich,
Henry, HLA DQa Allele Frequencies Determined by PCR and Nonradioisotopic
Dot-Blot ASO Analysis. Presented at the An International Symposium
on the Forensic Aspects of DNA Analysis, FBI Academy, Quantico, June, 1989.
Blake, Edward T., Guest Lecture, Presented at the Symposium on Forensic
DNA Analysis, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Washington,
D.C., March, 1990.
Blake, Edward T., Experience with PCR Analysis in Criminal Investigation.
Guest Lecture, Presented at the DNA and the Law, State University of New
York at Stony Brook, April, 1990.
Sims, Gary, Gima, Lance, Konzak, Kenneth, Super-Mihalovich, Jennifer,
and Blake, Edward T., The Recovery, Amplification, and DQa Typing of
DNA from Partially Cremated Human Remains. Presented at the 75th
Semiannual Seminar of the California Association of Criminalists, May,
1990.
Blake, Edward T., A Worldwide Map of the DQa Gene. Presented
at the 83rd Semiannual Seminar of the California Association of
Criminalists, May, 1994.
Blake, Edward T., The Role of DNA Evidence in Defense of the Wrongly
Convicted. Guest Lecture, Presented at the International Symposium
of the Association in Defense of the Wrongly Convicted, May 4-6, 1995,
Toronto.
Mihalovich, Jennifer S. and Blake, Edward T., Quantitative Determination
of Non-Sperm DNA in the Semen of Aspermic Males and It's Potential Use
as a Genetic Marker in Sexual Assault Investigation. Presented at the
85th Semiannual Seminar of the California Association of Criminalists,
May 9-13, 1995.
Mihalovich, Jennifer S. and Blake, Edward T., PCR Based DNA Diagnostic
Analysis of Familial Dysautonomia [FD] from Hair. Presented at the
85th Semiannual Seminar of the California Association of Criminalists,
May 9-13, 1995.
Waye, John S., Newall, Pamela, Blake, Edward T., Williamson, Janice
M., and Bing, David H., A Review of the DNA Evidence in the Case of
Guy Paul Morin. Presented at the Canadian Society of Forensic Science,
September 29, 1995, Toronto, Canada.
Blake, Edward T., Molecular Genetics and Violent Crime. Guest
Lecture Presented at the Neyman Seminar, Department of Statistics, University
of California, Berkeley, October, 1995.
Blake, Edward T., The Application and Development of PCR in Forensic
Science as Illustrated by the Case of Armando Quintanilla. Guest Lecture,
Presented at the Northern California American Society for Microbiology,
November 16, 1996, San Jose, CA.
Blake, Edward T., Guest Panelist, Is Something Wrong? Judge for Yourself:
An Interactive Panel Discussion on the O.J. Simpson Case. Presented
at the 90th Semiannual Seminar of the California Association of
Criminalists, October 8-11, 1997.
Blake, Edward T., Guest Witness, Crown Commission on Proceedings Involving
Guy Paul Morin, Toronto, November, 1997.
HONORS
Graduate Research Fellowship [2 years], NILE & CJ, Department of
Justice. Grant #75-NI-99-0036. Grant Title: Determination of Genetic Markers
in Human Semen.
Research Grant, NILE & CJ, Department of Justice. Grant Title: Genetic
Markers in Human Semen: Application to Analysis of Semen Evidence in Sexual
Assault Case Material, 1979-1981.
Research Grant, NILE & CJ, Department of Justice. Grant Title: Genetic
Markers in Human Semen: Resolution of Some Current Issues Affecting the
Interpretation of Semen Evidence in Sexual Assault Cases, 1983-1986.
Service Awards, California Association of Criminalists: 1976, 1977,
1984.
Distinguished Member Award, California Association of Criminalists,
1985.
PERSONAL
Born July 31, 1945, Honolulu, Hawaii.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Edward T. Blake
Forensic Science Associates
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Richmond, CA 94806
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