Lee, Steven B.
Date Updated
7-30-2024
Department
Justice Studies
Academic Rank
Professor
Year Retired from SJSU
2017
Educational Background
University of California, Berkeley, Molecular Biology, 1990 Ph.D.
New York University, 1984 M.S.
State University of New York, Binghamton, 1981 B.S.
Dissertation Title
Molecular Evolution of Fungi: Mitochondrial DNA Inheritance in Neurospora tetrasperma; Phylogeny and Identification of Phytophthora spp. using rDNA" (1990)
Teaching Experience
San Jose State University, 2003-2017
Selected Publications
Nicole Fernandez Tejero, Mirna Ghemrawi, Bruce R. McCord and Steven B. Lee. 2022. DNA Extraction Methods in Forensic Analysis. Chapter in the Encyclopedia of Analytical Chemistry, eds R.A. Meyers, John Wiley: Chichester. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/9780470027318.a1104m.pub3
Fabiana Taglia, Ling Wang, Casandra H. Setser, Nicole Fernández-Tejero, et al.. "Development of a microwave-based extraction for forensic biological samples" Forensic Science International: Synergy Vol. 5 (2022) https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/faculty_rsca/3104/
Lee, Steven "An Interview with Dr. Steven Lee: Scientist, Jazz Musician, Athlete, Wine Connoisseur, and Founder and Former Director of the Forensic Science Program at SJSU," Themis: Research Journal of Justice Studies and Forensic Science: Vol. 10 : Iss. 1 , Article 9. 2022. https://doi.org/10.31979/THEMIS.2022.1009 https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/themis/vol10/iss1/9
Lee, SB, De Etta Mills, SA Morse, SE Schutzer, B Budowle and PS Keim. 2020. Training and Education in Microbial Forensics. Chapter 41 in Microbial Forensics. Third Edition.SA Morse, SE Schutzer, B Budowle eds. Elsevier Academic Press. Published 2020. https://www.elsevier.com/books/microbial-forensics/budowle/978-0-12-815379-6
Thomas J. White and Steven B. Lee. "Forensic genetics, ethics, privacy, and public policy" Silent Witness: Forensic DNA Evidence in Criminal Investigations and Humanitarian Disasters (2020) p. 329 – 362 https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/faculty_rsca/1618/
Henry Erlich, Cassandra Calloway and Steven B. Lee. "Recent developments in forensic DNA technology" Silent Witness: Forensic DNA Evidence in Criminal Investigations and Humanitarian Disasters (2020) p. 105 - 127 https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/faculty_rsca/1617/
McCord, B.R., Quentin Gauthier, Sohee Cho, Meghan N. Roig, Georgiana C. Gibson-Daw, Brian Young, Fabiana Taglia, Sara C. Zapico, Roberta Fogliatto Mariot, Steven B. Lee, and George Duncan. 2019. Forensic DNA Analysis. Analytical Chemistry 2019. 91 (1), 673-688. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.analchem.8b05318
Bruce McCord and Steven B. Lee. "Novel Applications of Massively Parallel Sequencing (MPS) in Forensic Analysis" Electrophoresis Vol. 39 Iss. 21 (2018) p. 2639 - 2641 https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/faculty_rsca/4425/
Corissa J. Harris, Amanda J. Cardena, Steven B. Lee and Brooke Barloewen. "Comparing Wearer DNA Sample Collection Methods for the Recovery of Single Source Profiles" Themis Vol. 1 Iss. 1 (2013)
Steven B. Lee, Kimberly C. Clabaugh, Brie Silva, Kingsley O. Odigie, et al.. "Assessing a novel room temperature DNA storage medium for forensic biological samples" Genetics Vol. 6 Iss. 1 (2012)
Steven B. Lee, C. A. Crouse and M. C. Cline. "Optimizing storage and handling of DNA extracts" Forensic Science Review Vol. 22 (2010)
Steven B. Lee and K A. Roberts. "Room temperature storage and stabilization of forensic source DNA samples" Emerging Technologies in Forensic Science Vol. 01 Iss. 08 (2008)
Steven B. Lee. "Teaching Strategies in Undergraduate Forensic Science and DNA: New Approaches to Content, Assessment and Practice" Canadian Journal of Police and Security Services Vol. 3 Iss. 2 (2005)
Steven B. Lee. "Biodefense: Science Steps Up to Protect the Public from Bioterror" Drug Discovery and Development Vol. 5 Iss. 11 (2002)
Bruce Budowle, William R. Hudlow, Steven B. Lee and Leonard Klevan. "Using a CCD Camera Imaging System as a recording device to Quantify Human DNA by Slot Blot Hybridization" Biotechniques Vol. 30 Iss. 3 (2001)
J. W. Worley, Steven B. Lee, M. S. Ma, A. Eisenburg, et al.. "Fluorescent Imaging in Human Identity Testing" Biotechniques Vol. 23 Iss. 1 (1997)
K. A. Micka, C. J. Sprecher, A. M. Lins, C. T. Comey, et al.. "Validation of Multiplex Polymorphic STR Amplification Sets Developed for Personal Identification Applications" Journal of Forensic Sciences Vol. 41 (1996)
R. T. Giberson, R. S. Demaree, Steven B. Lee and M. Lee. "Days can be converted to hours, minutes or even seconds when using microwave technology in the Lab" Microscopy Today Vol. 95 (1995)
Sharyn A. Rusk, Frederick W. Spiegel and Steven B. Lee. "Design of PCR primers for amplifying nuclear ribosomal DNA from slime molds" Mycologia Vol. 87 Iss. 1 (1995)
Frederick W. Spiegel, Steven B. Lee and Sharyn A. Rusk. "Eumycetozoans and molecular systematics" Canadian Journal of Botany Vol. 73 Iss. S1 (1995)
R. T. Giberson, R. S. Demaree, Steven B. Lee and M. Lee. "Microwave Technology in the laboratory: Fixation of Tissue for the SEM and Extraction of DNA from blood, hair, semen and fingernails" TieLine Vol. 19 (1995)
S. Boback and Steven B. Lee. "Improved Resolution of Phytophthora Spp. Multiplex PCR products utilizing high quality Agarose Gel Matrices" Resolutions Vol. 10 Iss. 2 (1994)
P. A. Lennon, C. R. Cooper, I. F. Salkin and Steven B. Lee. "Ribosomal DNA Internal Transcribed Spacer Polymorphisms as a tool for distinguishing human fungal pathogens in the taxa Lomentospora, Scedosporium and Pseudallescheria" Journal of Clinical Microbiology Vol. 32 Iss. 10 (1994)
Steven B. Lee and J. W. Taylor. "Uniparental Inheritance and Replacement of Mitochondrial DNA in Neurospora tetrasperma" Genetics Vol. 134 (1993)
L. Min and Steven B. Lee. "Detection of Phytophthora species by Multiplex PCR" Phytophthora Newsletter Vol. 19 (1993)
Steven B. Lee, T. J. White and J. W. Taylor. "Detection of Phytophthora species by oligonucleotide hybridization to amplified ribosomal DNA spacers" Phytopathology Vol. 83 Iss. 2 (1993)
D. C. Goodwin and Steven B. Lee. "Microwave mini-prep of total genomic DNA from fungi, plants and protists for PCR" Biotechniques Vol. 15 Iss. 3 (1993)
Steven B. Lee and John W. Taylor. "Phylogeny of five fungal-like protoctistan Phytophthora species inferred from the internal transcribed spacers of ribosomal DNA" Molecular Biology and Evolution Vol. 9 Iss. 4 (1992)
Steven B. Lee, T. J. White and John W. Taylor. "Detection of Phytophthora species by oligonucleotide hybridization to PCR amplified ribosomal DNA" Phytophthora Newsletter Vol. 17 (1991)
Steven B. Lee and John W. Taylor. "Molecular Phylogeny of Phytophthora species" Phytophthora Newsletter Vol. 17 (1991)
Steven B. Lee. "Molecular Evolution of Fungi: Mitochondrial DNA Inheritance in Neurospora tetrasperma; Phylogeny and Identification of Phytophthora spp. using rDNA" (1990)
Steven B. Lee, M. G. Milgroom and J. W. Taylor. "A rapid, high yield mini-prep method for isolation of total genomic DNA from fungi" Fungal Genetics Newsletter Vol. 35 (1988)
T. J. Koerner, A. M. Myers, Steven B. Lee and A. Tzagoloff. "Isolation and Characterization of the Yeast Gene Coding for the alpha Subunit of Mitochondrial Phenylalanyl-tRNA Synthetase" The Journal of Biological Chemistry Vol. 262 Iss. 8 (1987)
W. G. Levine and Steven B. Lee. "Cytosolic factors that alter the metabolism of N,N-dimethyl-4-aminoazobenzene by rat liver microsomes" Biochemical Pharmocology Vol. 32 Iss. 1 (1983)
W. G. Levine and Steven B. Lee. "Effect of glutathione on the metabolism of N,N-dimethyl-4-aminoazobenzene by rat liver microsomes" Drug, Metabolism & Disposition Vol. 11 Iss. 3 (1983)
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Personal Commentary
Professor Lee holds a BS from SUNY Binghamton in Biology, an MS from NYU and PhD from University of California, Berkeley in Molecular Biology. Dr. Lee was a Visiting Scholar at UC Berkeley. He serves frequently as a consultant or trainer in forensic DNA.
He was formerly the Director of R&D at CA Dept of Justice DNA Laboratory from 1994-2000 where he served as an expert witness in DNA, spearheaded the implementation of robotics for sample processing, DNA extraction and STR amplification, and conducted DNA training courses. He is a Fellow in the Criminalistics section of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, full member of the California Association of Criminalists, American Association for the Advancement of Science, National Science Teachers Association and is qualified as an American Society of Crime Laboratory Director’s Laboratory Accreditation Board inspector. He has taught courses in molecular biology at SFSU (1996-1998), Forensic genetics at UC Davis (1997), forensic DNA Typing of STRs at FIU (2003), Criminalistics, Forensic Science, DNA and Crime, Genetics Law and Society and Forensic Molecular Biology at SJSU.