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Stable isotopes

Stable Isotope Analysis in a Humanitarian Context

March 2019

This webinar will introduce stable isotope analysis and its validity as analytical tool in establishing the geographic origin and life history of unidentified individuals from forensic and humanitarian contexts.

This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on March 12, 2019.

Isotopes Aiding Identification of Undocumented Border Crosser Human Remains

February 2019

This webinar highlights the theory and methods of isotopic analysis to explain how it can be used to assist in the identification of human remains for undocumented border crossers who do not survive the journey between Mexico and the United States.

This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on February 6, 2019.

Stable Isotope Forensics and Unknown Persons Investigations

May 2017

This webinar discusses applications of stable isotope analysis for predicting region of origin of unidentified border crossers found within the United States. Participants will understand the applications and limitations of stable isotope analysis.

This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on May 24, 2017.