Stephen Fratpietro, Technical Manager

Contact Information:
Email: swfratpi@lakeheadu.ca

Phone: (807) 343-8892
Fax: (807) 343-8619

Position description:
Duties include the co-ordination of services provided by the laboratory and evaluation of methods for extraction and purification, PCR amplification, sequencing, and analysis of all DNA sample types.  In addition, as the Forensic Analyst, Mr. Fratpietro is responsible for technical problem solving, supervision of training, as well as responsible for the safety of all personnel and maintenance of equipment within the laboratory.  He is also in charge of maintaining accreditation through a variety of quality assurance measures, and proficiency testing.

Education:
M.Sc. Chemistry (Lakehead University)
B.Ed. (I/S) Chemistry/Biology (Lakehead University)
B.Sc. Biology/Chemistry (Lakehead University)

Selected Publication(s):
Gottardo, G.; Fratpietro, S.; Hughes, A.N.; and Stradiotto, M. Heteroatom Chemistry 2000, 11:3, 182.