IDENTIGENE's Management Team

The IDENTIGENE management team consists of experienced professionals whose leadership impacts the global DNA testing industry and assures that each customer receives accurate results and exceptional service. Dedicated to excellence, IDENTIGENE provides the most commercially reliable DNA test results for Questions Only DNA can Answer.™

Donna J Housley, Ph.D.
Laboratory Director

Dr. Donna J. Housley is responsible for the review of relationship testing cases including complex family reconstruction cases at Sorenson Genomics. She has provided expert witness testimony in several states. She is involved in educating our existing and prospective clients to aid in the understanding of the genetic testing process and the interpretation of results. She also provides direct assistance to customers to determine which tests are most appropriate for more complex relationship testing such as immigration, social security, and estate cases. Furthermore, Dr. Housley’s research background in human and canine genetics serves as a valuable asset to the Sorenson Genomics' Research and Development team where she contributes to the development, validation, and implementation of new technologies and testing services.

Dr. Housley received a B.S. in Animal Science from the California Polytechnic University at Pomona during which time she developed an interest in laboratory work and genetics. She earned a Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Nevada, Reno where her studies focused on the role of heat shock proteins in breast cancer. Dr. Housley’s love of dogs took her to Michigan State University where she began using purebred dogs as a model for studying genetic diseases and other heritable traits, such as behavior. She followed this interest in behavioral genetics to a new lab where she studied genes underlying attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder in people. Her scientific publications focus on the development and use of genetic markers, such as SNPs and SINEs, for use in discovering genes that underlie genetic traits and diseases in both humans and dogs. Dr. Housley joined Identigene in 2010 following two years as an Associate Laboratory Director at Orchid Cellmark in Michigan where she specialized in relationship testing. In her free time, Dr. Housley trains her own dogs and competes in agility competitions nationwide. She is an agility instructor and enjoys teaching people about dog behavior in the hopes of improving the human/animal bond.

Steven Smith
Executive Director for Identigene

Steven Smith enhances the technical offerings of a world-class genetics and clinical diagnostics laboratory through an array of artistic abilities that include writing, designing, composing, programming and producing a continuing collection of creative assets. In addition to marketing management Mr. Smith also directs client and account services, thus overseeing the entire customer process from primary contact, to point of sale, to post-test support.

Mr. Smith studied music composition and creative writing at Brigham Young University while maintaining a profitable interest in graphic (web) design and online marketing. Following a few years as a freelance designer and marketer, and another five years managing operations for a wholesale distribution outfit, Mr. Smith was warmly welcomed to Identigene in 2005.

An enthusiastic learner, and ready teacher, Mr. Smith regularly contributes to community arts and routinely volunteers to instruct and assist aspiring musicians and young entrepreneurs.

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