MICHAEL MARCIANO

MICHAEL MARCIANO, research assistant professor and director for research in the National Security Sciences Institute (FNSSI) at Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences, was recently appointed to New York State’s Commission on Forensic Sciences by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The 14-member committee of crime experts develops standards and oversees accreditation for the 20 public forensic laboratories operating within the state. This is the first time a forensic scientist from Syracuse University has been appointed. Marciano received a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Rochester, a master’s degree in forensic biology from SUNY Albany, and a Ph.D. in structural biology, biochemistry, and biophysics from Syracuse University.