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Association between childhood maltreatment, stressful life events and hair cortisol concentration in late midlife: A prospective investigation

Journal

Psychoneuroendocrinology

Date Published

October 2025

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Rapid LC–QTOF–MS screening method for semi-synthetic cannabinoids in whole blood

Journal

Journal of Analytical Toxicology

Date Published

October 2025

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

An Ecological Model of Place-based Deterrence

Journal

Journal of Quantitative Criminology

Date Published

October 2025

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Development of a spectral X-ray fluorescence database to strengthen the scientific foundations for the forensic analysis and interpretation of modern soda-lime glass

Journal

Spectrochimica Acta Part B: Atomic Spectroscopy

Date Published

2025

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

NPS Discovery Q3 2025 Trend Reports: NPS Benzodiazepines, NPS Opioids, NPS Stimulants &

Date Published

September 2025

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Predicting thermal response of gypsum board under various heat flux Configurations: A three-dimensional mathematical model

Journal

International Journal of Thermal Sciences

Date Published

2025

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Resolving the Forensic DNA Mixture Problem through the Development of End-to-End Single-Cell Pipelines

Journal

FSI Genetics

Date Published

September 2025

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Analysis of cannabis plant materials by near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy and multivariate data analysis for differentiating low-THC and high-THC cannabis

Journal

Forensic Chemistry

Date Published

November 2025

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Associations Between Evolving Cannabis Policies and Cannabis-Related School Discipline Among Secondary School Students in Massachusetts, 2005-2019

Journal

American Journal of Preventive Medicine

Date Published

September 2025

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Evaluation of the Occurrence and Associative Value of NonIdentifiable Fingermarks on Unfired Ammunition in Handguns for Evidence Supporting Proof of Criminal Possession, Use and Intent

Date Published

December 2024

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Program/Project Evaluation

Police Early Intervention Systems: The State of the Art

Date Published

November 2025

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical), Best Practice/State-of-the-Art Review

Gender differences in gang-involved youth and juvenile justice outcomes: Findings from the Rio Grande Valley

Date Published

November 2025

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Assessing automated image analysis and compound-specific stable isotope signatures for small arms propellant differentiation and potential brand identification

Date Published

September 2025

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Nonfatal Overdose Biosurveillance: A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study

Journal

Public Health Reports

Date Published

2025

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Developing and validating an emotion recognition test for policing

Journal

Policing: An International Journal

Date Published

2025

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Proteomic Genotyping for Individual Human Identification: Inferring SNPs in the Absence of DNA Evidence

Journal

Forensic Science International

Date Published

September 2025

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Technical Note: A novel method for simultaneous recovery of DNA, RNA, and proteins from trace biological samples for forensic application

Journal

Forensic Science International

Date Published

September 2025

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Forensic Investigation of Explosions

Date Published

November 2011

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Training (Handbook/Manual)

Estimation of likelihood ratios for forensic handwriting analysis

Journal

Science & Justice

Date Published

March 2010

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

A Study of Calcination of Gypsum Wallboard

Date Published

September 2025

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Face Finder: Filtering a Large Face Database using Scars, Marks and Tattoos

Date Published

September 2025

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Assessing Methods to Enhance and Preserve Proteinaceous Impressions from the Skin of Decedents during the Early Stages of Decomposition

Date Published

September 2025

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

A Black Box Study of the Accuracy and Reproducibility of Tire Evidence Examiners’ Conclusions

Date Published

September 2025

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

2022 NIJ Forensic Science Graduate Research Symposium

Event Dates

September 20, 2022

Location

Online

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Event Type

Symposium

Registration Status

Not Required

Series

NIJ Forensic Science Graduate Research Symposium

2022 NIJ Forensic Science Research and Development Symposium

The NIJ Forensic Science Research and Development Symposium is an open meeting where attendees can learn about NIJ-funded research across a variety of forensic science areas. The 2024 symposium was was held March 1-2, 2022.

NIJ and its Forensic Technology Center of Excellence are committed to improving the practice of forensic science and strengthening its impact by supporting research and development, rigorous technology evaluation and...