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Simplification of Complex DNA Profiles Using Front End Cell Separation and Probabilistic Modeling

Journal

Forensic Science International: Genetics

Date Published

September 2018

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Nanoscale Characterization of Forensically Relevant Epithelial Cells and Surface Associated Extracellular DNA

Journal

Forensic Science International

Date Published

August 2017

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Forward-Scatter and Side-Scatter Dataset for Epithelial Cells From Touch Samples Analyzed by Flow Cytometry

Journal

Data in Brief

Date Published

March 2016

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Replication Studies are Vital to Science We Can Count On

Science is a cornerstone of the justice system, and reliability is a cornerstone of science. Justice tools we take for granted today, such as crime mapping software, DNA identification of suspects, and automated fingerprint systems, are products of well-tested science. Extraordinary tools are now ordinary features of our justice system because the science has persuaded the courts and law enforcement that those tools, in the...

MicroCantilever (MC) based Robust Sensing Approach for Controlled Substances

2008-DN-R-038

Closed

Funding First Awarded

2007

$685,000

National Firearms Examiner Academy Forensic Science Training

2008-DNR-122

Closed

Funding First Awarded

2008

$500,000

Enhancing the Capacity, Capabilities, and Validity of U.S. Forensic Laboratories

2013-DNR-5042

Closed

Funding First Awarded

2013

$492,500

Enhancing the Capacity, Capabilities, and Validity of U.S. Forensic Laboratories

2013-DNR-5042

Closed

Funding First Awarded

2013

$344,000

Enhancing the Capacity, Capabilities, and Validity of U.S. Forensic Laboratories

2013-DNR-5042

Closed

Funding First Awarded

2013

$625,000

NIJ and FBI Laboratory Partnership to Address Untested Sexual Assault Kits

2013-MUR-6019

Closed

Funding First Awarded

2013

$1,000,000

NIJ and FBI Laboratory Partnership to Address Untested Sexual Assault Kits

2013-MUR-6019

Closed

Funding First Awarded

2013

$4,874,000

Reference Ballistic Toolmark Database for Research and Development of Identification Systems and Confidence Limits

2013-R2R-4843

Closed

Funding First Awarded

2013

$256,079

Development of NGS (next generation sequencing) nomenclature framework

2016-DNR-6150

Closed

Funding First Awarded

2016

$748,000

Firearm Toolmark Population Statistics for Objective Identification and Error Rate Estimation

2016-DNR-6257-1

Closed

Funding First Awarded

2016

$367,863

Development of Nationwide Reference Population Distributions for Statistically Supported and Objective Testimony in Firearm Evidence Comparisons

2016-DNR-6257-3

Open

Funding First Awarded

2018

$550,615

Improving Evidence Management: Best Practices for Handling, Preservation, Retention, and Tracking

DJO-NIJ-17-RO-0175-1

Closed

Funding First Awarded

2017

$207,700

Human Factors in Forensic Sciences Expert Working Group Series

DJO-NIJ-17-RO-0175-2

Closed

Funding First Awarded

2017

$292,300

Human Factors in Forensic Sciences Expert Working Group Series

DJO-NIJ-17-RO-0175-2

Closed

Funding First Awarded

2017

$392,300

Development of a Forensic Quality Mitogenome Haplotype Database from 5000 High Quality Samples Using Next-Generation Sequencing Methods

DJO-NIJ-17-RO-0219

Open

Funding First Awarded

2017

$469,083

Persistence of Touch DNA for Forensic Analysis

DJO-NIJ-19-RO-0002-1

Closed

Funding First Awarded

2018

$649,938

Platinum-Quality Mitogenome Haplotypes From United States Populations

Journal

Genes

Date Published

2020

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

When Evaluating DNA Evidence within a Likelihood Ratio Framework, should the Propositions be Exhaustive?

Journal

Forensic Science International: Genetics

Date Published

October 2020

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Program/Project Evaluation, Research (Applied/Empirical)

Webinar: Research Assistantship Program, Academic Year 2021-2022

NIJ held a webinar on November 12, 2020, to discuss the academic year 2021-2022 Research Assistantship Program. The following is a transcript of that webinar. 

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ANGELA M. MOORE: Good afternoon, everyone. Before we get into the meat of the presentation, I first want to thank everyone for joining us and for your interest in NIJ's Research Assistantship Program. In addition, I just want to...

NIJ and NSF Renew Forensic Science Collaboration

Improving the Analysis and Collection of Trace Evidence Samples