The Power of Information
By Dr. Tom S. Witt, Dr. Paul J. Speaker
Banishing backlogs and budget cuts with “Foresight”
Fighting Back Against the Worst of Nature and Human Nature
By Chris Asplen
DNA-Prokids provides an example that we possess the technology, the resources, and most importantly, the will to fight back hard against the some of the worst nature and human nature has to offer.
Observation of a Validation
By Sara E. Hochendoner
The Full-Scale Implementation of Automation in a Small Casework Laboratory
Automated SEM/EDS Analysis and Classification of Forensic Samples
By Brian J. Bierman
New generation SEMs incorporate computer automation and detector technology that allows for rapid elemental analyses of small particles. Already the gold standard for GSR analysis, the technique is being evaluated for forensic soil comparisons.
Validation of Automated Systems For The DNA Laboratory: Perspectives From Experienced Users
By Melissa Schwandt, Cristopher Cowan, Darrin Pelerin, John Ertl, Lesley Katzilierakis
Although every validation is different, the advice and experiences of others can help you develop your own validation plan.
Consideration in Adopting Large Scale Automation For The Forensic Laboratory
By Melissa Schwandt, Cristopher Cowan
While automation of extraction removes one bottleneck, it also exposes throughput limitations inherent to the rest of the sample processing workflow. The remaining processes require precision liquid handling, something the small automated extraction instruments can’t address.
Small Scale Automation in the Forensic DNA Laboratory
By Melissa Schwandt, Anthony J. Tambasco, Cristopher Cowan
The availability of small automated instruments has made automation more affordable, easier to use, simpler to implement, and has also uncovered a host of additional benefits.
A Discussion of Automation for the Forensic DNA Laboratory
By Melissa Schwandt, Cristopher Cowan
Although laboratory automation holds the promise of increasing sample throughput, in practice this does not alleviate the burden on laboratory staff. Rather it shifts the focus of the analyst’s efforts from sample preparation to sample analysis.
Tackling the Backlog Using Automated Differential Extraction
By Ryan Olson, Curtis Knox
A look at an automated method to overcome the limitations of standard differential extraction using phenol: chloroform or organic extraction.
Evolution of Technology: Moving Away from the Paper Trail
By Simon Key
The county of Sacramento District Attorney's laboratory of Forensic Services automates the chain of custody procedures.
Forensic Facility Design
By Lou Hartman, PE, Ken Mohr
Good facility planning and the proper solutions for HVAC systems credit today's successful forensic facilities. Together they support modern forensic laboratories by providing comfort for lab occupants and an environment that supports scientific investigation.
