DNA Typing Strategies for Identification of Human Remains via Real-Time Nanopore Sequencing
15PNIJ-22-GG-04414-MUMU
Open
Funding First Awarded
2022
$650,390
Forensic laboratories
Research and Development Using High-level Quantum Chemistry Calculations for the Creation of a Rapid Field Test for the Identification and Differentiation of Hemp and Marijuana
15PNIJ-22-GG-04423-SLFO
Open
Funding First Awarded
2022
$604,176
Assessing the reliability of modern µXRF technology for expanded impact on the forensic examination and interpretation of trace evidence
15PNIJ-22-GG-03571-SLFO
Open
Funding First Awarded
2022
$388,814
Comparative Evaluation of Massively Parallel Sequencing STR kits with the Emphasis on Mixture Deconvolution Utilizing Probabilistic Genotyping.
15PNIJ-22-GG-03560-SLFO
Open
Funding First Awarded
2022
$297,292
Real-Time Sample-Mining and Data-Mining Approaches for the Discovery of Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS)
2020-DQ-BX-0007
Past Project Period End Date
Funding First Awarded
2022
$200,000
Inter-laboratory variation in interpretation of DNA mixtures
2020-R2-CX-0049
Past Project Period End Date
Funding First Awarded
2022
$132,817
Bridging Disciplines: Applications of Forensic Science and Industrial Hemp
Journal
Frontiers in Microbiology
Date Published
April 2022
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical)
What's Possible with Rapid DNA Technology
Date Published
August 2022
Agencies
NIJ
Publication Type
Issue Overview
What's Possible with Rapid DNA Technology?
August 2022
Series
NIJ scientist Tracey Johnson joins science writer Sarah Michaud in this episode. They discuss Rapid DNA technology, and Tracey explains the complexities of this technology – its pitfalls and its possibilities.
Reading and Resources from NIJ:
Transcript
Audio file
Just Science Podcast: Just the Forensic Laboratory Workforce Part 1
Date Published
June 2022
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Publication Type
Issue Overview
Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Heroin and Crime Initiative: Informing the Investigation and Prosecution of Heroin-Related Overdose: Summary Overview of the HIDI Protocol and Recommendations for Law Enforcement
Date Published
2022
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical)
Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Heroin and Crime Initiative: Informing the Investigation and Prosecution of Heroin-Related Overdose: Final Research Overview Report
Date Published
2022
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Publication Type
Program/Project Evaluation
Development and validation of a novel method "SpermX (TM)" for high throughput differential extraction processing of sexual assault kits (SAKs) for DNA analysis
Journal
Forensic Science International: Genetics
Date Published
July 2022
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical)
Just Science Podcast: Just Forensic Toxicology and Professional Partnerships
Date Published
June 2022
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Publication Type
Issue Overview
Comprehensive Drug Screening of Whole Blood by LC-HRMS-MS in a Forensic Laboratory
Journal
Journal of Analytical Toxicology
Date Published
2021
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical)
Forensic Science State Commissions and Oversight Bodies – 2022 Update
Date Published
June 2022
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Publication Type
Issue Overview
Making Sense of DNA Backlogs - Myths vs. Reality
Date Published
June 2010
Agencies
NIJ
Publication Type
Issue Overview
Fingerprint Sourcebook - Chapter 10: Documentation of Friction Ridge Impressions: From the Scene to the Conclusion
Date Published
2010
Agencies
NIJ
Publication Type
Technical Assistance
Fingerprint Sourcebook - Chapter 6: Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS)
Date Published
February 2011
Agencies
NIJ
Publication Type
Technical Assistance
Just Science Podcast: Just Digital Forensics Program Development and Outlook
Date Published
May 2022
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Publication Type
Issue Overview
Conference Proceedings: 2022 National Institute of Justice Forensic Science Research and Development Symposium
Date Published
May 2022
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Publication Type
Conference Material
National Best Practices for Improving DNA Laboratory Process Efficiency
Date Published
May 2022
Agencies
NIJ
Publication Type
Best Practice/State-of-the-Art Review
The NIJ Forensic Laboratory Needs Technology Working Group - Progress to Date and Future Plans
Date Published
December 2019
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical)
Strengthening the Medical Examiner–Coroner System Through NIJ-funded Programs: 2018 Medicolegal Death Investigation Stakeholders’ Meeting
Date Published
September 2018
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical)
Just Science Podcast: Just Analyzing At-Home Kits
Date Published
2022
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored