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The University of North Texas Center for Human Identification Project: To Perform Anthropological, mtDNA and STR Analysis on Unidentified Human Remains and Family Reference Samples for Entry into CODI

Award Information

Awardee
University of North Texas Health Science Center At Fort Worth
Award #
2007-DN-BX-K200
Funding Category
Continuation
Location

Fort Worth, TX

Awardee County
Tarrant
Congressional District
12
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2007
Total funding (to date)
$1,400,000
Original Solicitation
National Institute of Justice Continuation Awards

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2007, $1,400,000)

The primary objective of this award will be to conduct STR and mtDNA testing on unidentified human remains (UHRs), family reference and direct reference samples with the DNA results entered into CODIS. In addition, UHRs will have anthropological and dental examinations when required. A minimum of 600 UHR and 2,500 family reference samples will be analyzed over this grant period. Funds will also be used to field test new DNA technologies for identification. All services are provided at no charge to submitting agencies.

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Date Created: September 10, 2007