Regarding the Dr Barry Logan who appears to be dodging Baez's phone calls - isn't he the director of the lab where Caylee's shorts and the laundry bag were sent for Touch DNA?
If this is his thing, he personally is only minimally involved with DNA. His field of expertise is Toxicology and blood alcohol and drug testing procedures, and lots to do with impaired driving. His CV only mentions DNA once, as a "Laboratory service."
So - how could he have Important Opinions regarding the DNA when he's a drunk driving expert himself?
Dr. Logan
Dr. Logan's CV
:twocents: UMMMMM perhps a quick seminar regarding regulations of laboratories and "staffing"/titles might help a bit:
NMS Labs accreditations and licensure are numerous, specific requirements of each accreditation agency are slightly varied BUT the Federal regulations are the "cover-alls" for the basics. (Don't get too concerned over the term "clinical laboratory", in the terms of the regulations crafted it means the testing of biological materials from a human or the :innocent: SEXIST terminology!:innocent
No person shall be a director of a clinical laboratory unless he conforms with one of the following requirements:
(1) He shall hold a doctor of science degree or its equivalent in the basic sciences of chemistry, biology or microbiology or a doctoral degree in public health, medicine, osteopathy, pharmacy, dentistry or veterinary medicine from a college or university recognized by the National Committee of Regional Accrediting Agencies or the Department of Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and who has had 2 years experience in a laboratory acceptable to the Department or is certified by the American Board of Pathology, American Osteopathic Board of Pathology, American Board of Microbiology, American Board of Bioanalysis. American Board of Clinical Chemistry, or other national accrediting board in laboratory specialties acceptable to the Department.
(2) He shall hold a master of science degree or its equivalent in the basic sciences from a college or university recognized by the National Committee of Regional Accrediting Agencies or the Department of Education of the Commonwealth, in chemistry, biology or microbiology, and who has had a minimum of 4 years experience in a laboratory acceptable to the Department.
(3) He shall hold a bachelor of science degree or its equivalent in the basic sciences from a college or university recognized by the National Committee of Regional Accrediting Agencies or the Department of Education, in chemistry, biology or microbiology, and who has had a minimum of 5 years experience in laboratory work in a laboratory acceptable to the Department.
(b) In addition, he may be required to pass a written, oral or practical qualifying examination in general laboratory science in one or more of the laboratory categories.
(c) On and after July 1, 1973, the proposed director of a clinical laboratory applying for a permit shall meet the requirements in subsection (a)(1) or (2).
(d) On and after July 1, 1974, the proposed director of a clinical laboratory applying for a permit shall meet the requirements in subsection (a)(1). (e) The limitations of subsections (c) and (d) will not apply to those persons operating a clinical laboratory prior to February 6, 1973.
:truce: SO...getting the drift of the "flexibility" of the title? NOW, getting the good Ph.D. certified as an "expert" in that which the defense gang wants to fight about, that will be the challenge or NOT if the Frye hearing is going to be an emphasis on TECHNIQUES within a laboratory vs interpretation of data. (IMO). And forget not, WSrs, that the :great: SA TEAM :great:will have the ability to cross Dr. Logan, request that he support his theories just as I assume :waitasec: (ANTICIPATE?) the defense will do to the state scientific specialists.
