The Forensic Science faculty at SHSU have a long-standing history of collaboration with other academic institutions, instrument and kit manufacturers, innovators, policy makers, and operational laboratories at the state, local and federal level. Academic-industrial partnerships contribute to the future success of the profession, and addresses the delicate balance of resources that exists within publicly-funded forensic science service providers.
Our research spans diverse fields of study including forensic biology, controlled substances, toxicology, trace evidence, questioned documents, forensic botany, medicolegal death investigation, forensic anthropology, disaster victim identification, forensic chemistry, pattern evidence, crime scene investigation, machine learning, informatics and more.
Recent Faculty & Student Publications
Links to recent publication of our faculty and students can be found below:
Agnes Winokur, Tiffany Rodriguez, Claude Roux, Christopher Palenik, Joseph Remy and Tim Kalafut. Criminalistics Gone Wild (in the Courtroom)-Human Factors, Activity Level, and Probability, Oh My! Proceedings from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2025).
Alexandra Adeoye, Alleigh Couch, J. Tyler Davidson and Glen Jackson. Discriminating Between the Tandem Mass Spectra of Isomeric Synthetic Cannabinoids Using the Expert Algorithm for Substance Identification (EASI). Proceedings from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2025).
Amanda D'Orazio, Barry Logan, Amanda Mohr, Ayako Chan-Hosokawa, Curt Harper, Marilyn Huestis, Sarah Kerrigan, Jennifer Limoges, Amy Miles, Colleen Scarneo and Karen Scott. Recommendation for Drug Testing in Driving Under the Influence of Drugs (DUID) and Motor Vehicle Fatality Cases - 2025 Update. Proceedings from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2025).
John Laetsch III, Morgan Carpenter, Alleigh Couch, Patrick Buzzini, J. Tyler Davidson and Geraldine Monjardez. Evaluating the Capabilities of DART-MS Compared to FTIR Spectroscopy and SEM-EDS for the Analysis of Architectural Paint Mixtures. Forensic Science International. Epub ahead of print: DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2025.112405 (Feb 2025).
Madison Schackmuth and Sarah Kerrigan. Cytochrome P450-Mediated Metabolism of Isotonitazene, a Novel Synthetic 2-Benzylbenzimadazole Opioid. Proceedings from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2025).
Patrick Buzzini, Morgan Carpenter, Swathi Murali and James Curran. Data Fusion from Infrared, Elemental, MSP, and Raman Analysis Techniques to the Maximization of the Efficiency of the Analytical Sequence for the Forensic Examination of Paint Evidence. Proceedings from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2025).
Simone Gittelson, Franco Taroni, Tim Kalafut and John Buckleton. Back to the Future: Applying Decades-Old Probabilistic Models to Today's DNA Results When Activities Are of Interest. Proceedings from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2025).
Alleigh Couch, Christina Chang and J. Tyler Davidson. Technical Note: Evaluation of a Transportable Linear Ion Trap Mass Spectrometer for Seized Drug Screening Operated Under Controlled Laboratory Conditions. Forensic Science International. Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2025.112381 (Jan 2025).
Jonathon Brooks, Andrea Jantzi, Katherine Brown, Wendy Birch, L. Lijcklama a Nijeholt, Christopher Rogers, Hayley Mickleburgh, Patrick Randolph-Quinney, Lisette Kootker, Maurice Aalders, Roelof-Jan Oostra, Anna Williams, C. Hiley, J. Everett and John Cassella. Establishing a Pan-European, Multi-disciplinary Taphonomic Research Infrastructure: The 'UK-Netherland Decomposition Experimental Research (UNDER) Group. Science & Justice. Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1016/j.scijus.2024.12.007 (Jan 2025).
Jorge Ruiz-Ramírez, Felix Bittner, Thomas Parsons, Andreas Tillmar, Lisa Vangeel, Ida Grandell, Mayra Eduardoff, Michelle Peck, Adrián Ambroa-Conde, Ana Mosquera-Miguel, Ana Freire-Aradas, Maviky Victoria Laréu, Christopher Phillips and María de la Puente. Inter-platform Evaluation of the MPSplex Large-scale Tri-allelic SNP Panel for Forensic Identification. Forensic Science International: Genetics. Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigen.2025.103233 (Jan 2025).
Jennifer Snedeker, Michelle Peck, David Russell, Amy Holmes, Christina Neal, Carmen Reedy, Sheree Hughes and Rachel Houston. An Investigation of Downstream Processing Methods for Challenging Skeletal Samples. Forensic Science International: Genetics. Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigen.2024.103209 (Dec 2024).
Jared Estevanes and Geraldine Monjardez. Detection of Organic Explosive Residues from Outdoor Detonations using Confocal Raman Microscopy. Forensic Science International. Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2024.112292 (Dec 2024).
Jennifer Snedeker, Rachel Houston and Sheree Hughes. Twenty-eight Days Later: The Recovery of DNA from Human Remains Submerged in Aggressive Household Chemicals. Journal of Forensic Sciences. Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1111/1156-4029.15682 (Dec 2024).
Jared Estevanes, Nick Jernigan, Christopher Zall and Geraldine Monjardez. The Characterization of the Lattice Vibrations of Ammonium Nitrate in ANFO Mixture After Authentic Detonations Using Confocal Raman Microscopy and Single Crystal X-Ray Diffraction. Journal of Raman Spectroscopy. Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1002/jrs.6752 (Nov 2024).
Alleigh Couch, Jayleigh Lanza, Christopher Zall and J. Tyler Davidson. Identification of Marijuana using Silver-phosphine Ion Complexation and a Semi-quantitative 1% Decision-point Assay. Talanta Open. Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1016/j.talo.2024.100359 (Oct 2024).
Amanda Venta, Jesse Walker, Ashley Bautista, Maria Cuervo, Jeremy Bechelli, Rachel Houston, Danielle Boisvert, Todd Armstrong, Richard Lewis, Damani Johnson and Ryan Gutierrez. Environmental and Genetic Contributions to Attachment in Late Adolescence and Young Adulthood. Child Psychology and Development. Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1007/10578-024-01764-5 (Oct 2024).
Emma Hardwick and J. Tyler Davidson. Structural Characterization of Nitazene Analogs using Electron Ionization-Mass Spectrometry (EI-MS). Forensic Chemistry. Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1016/j.forc.2024/100605 (Sept 2024).
Jose Grijalva, Ting-Yu Huang, Jorn Yu, Patrick Buzzini, Darren Williams, J. Tyler Davidson and Geraldine Monjardez. Analysis of Major Cannabinoids using Raman Microscopy, Density Functional Theory, Chemometrics and a Novel Artificial Intelligence Approach. Talanta Open. Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1016/j.talo.2024.10037 (Sept 2024).
Alleigh Couch and J. Tyler Davidson. Development of a Novel Seized Drug Screening Method Utilizing DART-MS and Used Weigh Paper. Journal of Forensic Chemistry. Epub ahead of print DOI:10.1016/j.forc.2024.100572 (Jul 2024).
Alleigh Couch, Jayleigh Lanza, Christopher Zall and J. Tyler Davidson. Differentiation of Δ9-THC and CBD Using Silver-Ligand Ion Complexation and Electrospray Ionization Tandem Mass Spectrometry (ESI-MS/MS). Journal of the American Society of Mass Spectrometry. Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1021/jasms.3c00452 (Jul 2024).
Jared Estevanes, Alleigh Couch, Kevin Bates, J. Tyler Davidson and Geraldine Monjardez. Detection of Explosives Residue using a Novel Subssampling Technique for DART-HRMS Analysis. Journal of Forensic Chemistry. Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1016/j.forc.2024.100585 (Jul 2024).
Madison Schackmuth and Sarah Kerrigan. Temperature and pH-dependent Stability of Fentanyl Analogs: Degradation Pathways and Potential Biomarkers. Journal of Forensic Sciences. Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.111/1556-4029.15578 (Jul 2024).
Peng Che, Christina Chang, Patrick Buzzini, Lavinia Stegemann, Jeroen Kool, J. Tyler Davidson and Isabelle Kohler. Identification of Synthetic Cathinone Positional Isomers using Electron Activated Dissociation Mass Spectrometry. Journal of Analytica Chimica Acta. Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2024.342949 (Jul 2024).
John Buckleton, Jo-Anne Bright, Duncan Taylor, James Curran and Tim Kalafut. Extending the Discussion on Inconsistency in Forensic Decisions and Results. Journal of Forensic Sciences. Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.15558 (Jun 2024).
Tim Kalafut. What’s the Probability that DNA Evidence Isn’t Relevant Anymore? Is Anything Possible? Proceedings from BODE (Jun 2024).
Jared Estevanes, Patrick Buzzini and Geraldine Monjardez. Forensic Analysis of Recrystallized Inorganic Oxidizing Salts Used in Pyrotechnic-Based Improvised Explosive Devices Using Light Microscopy and Micro-Raman Spectroscopy. The Microscope. Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.59082/INDJ3392 (May 2024).
Kari Graham, Cesar Cantu and Rachel Houston. Sequence Variation of Commercially Available Kratom Products at Universal DNA Barcode Regions. Journal of Forensic Sciences. Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.15547 (May 2024).
Patrick Buzzini. Kirk's 'Ontogeny of Criminalistics' Revisited Under the Lens of the Sydney Declaration. Forensic Science International. Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2024.112023 (Apr 2024).
Safia Boodoosingh, Hannah Kelly, James Curran and Tim Kalafut. An Inter-Laboratory Comparison of Probabilistic Genotyping Parameters and Evaluation of Performance on DNA Mixtures from Different Laboratories. Forensic Science International: Genetics. Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigen.2024.103046 (Apr 2024).
Peng Che, Christina Chang, Jeroen Kool, Patrick Buzzini, J. Tyler Davidson and Isabelle Kohler. Identification of Synthetic Cathinone Positional Isomers using Electron-activated Dissociation and Chemometrics. Proceedings from theDutch Society for Mass Spectrometry and Belgian Society of Mass Spectrometry (Apr 2024), Rolduc, Netherlands.
Natalia Czado, Rachel Houston and Sheree Hughes. Evaluation of Metal Ions and DNA Recovery from the Surface of Fired and Unfired Brass Ammunition to Improve STR Profiling. International Journal of Legal Medicine. Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1007/s00414-024-03200-8 (Mar 2024).
Eric Macias, Kendall Hartline, Patrick Buzzini and Sheree Hughes. Quantitative Color Analysis of Burned Bone to Predict DNA Quantity, Quality, and Genotyping Success. Journal of Forensic Sciences, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.15490 (Feb 2024).
Lucio Avellaneda, Damani Johnson, Ryan Gutierrez, Lindsey Thompson, Sarah Sturm, Kelly Sage, Rachel Houston and Bobby LaRue. Development of a Novel Five Dye Insertion/Deletion (INDEL) Panel for Ancestry Determination. International Journal of Legal Medicine, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1007/s00414-024-03196-1 (Feb 2024).
Kelsie Bryand and Andra Lewis-Krick. Trailside Murder: A Random, Vicious Attack. Proceedings from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2024).
Ya-Chih Cheng and Rachel Houston. The Development of a Next-generation Sequencing Panel Targeting Cannabinoid Synthase Genes to Distinguish between Marijuana and Hemp. Electrophoresis, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1002/elps.202300233 (Feb 2024).
Lucio Avellaneda, Damani Johnson, Ryan Gutierrez, Lindsey Thompson, Kelly Sage, Sarah Sturm, Rachel Houston and Bobby LaRue. Development of a Novel Five-dye Panel for Human Identification Insertion/Deletion (INDEL) Polymorphisms. Journal of Forensic Sciences, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.15475 (Jan 2024).
Jared Estevanes, J. Tyler Davidson and Geraldine Monjardez. Investigation the Combined Capability of Confocal Raman Microscopy and Direct Analysis in Real Time-Mass Spectrometry (DART-MS) for the Analysis of Intact Explosives. Forensic Chemistry, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1016/j.forc.2023.100544 (Dec 2023).
Joanne Sguelgia, Hailey Holt, Erin Hanson, Justina Nichols, Tim Kalafut, Mah-ro Khan, Thomas Walsh, Megan Foley, Hiromi Brown, Jack Ballantyne and Sudhir Sinha. Interlaboratory Comparison of SpermX™ and Conventional Differential Extractions Indicated High Male DNA Recovery by the SpermX Method. Forensic Sciences, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.3390/forensicsci3040043 (Dec 2023).
Munchelou Gomonit, Britni Skillman and Madeleine Swortwood. Quantification of Psilocin in Human Whole Blood using Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Journal of Forensic Sciences, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.15454 (Dec 2023).
Ya-Chih Cheng and Sarah Kerrigan. Differentiation of Hemp from Marijuana using a Qualitative Decision-point Assay. Forensic Chemistry, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1016/j.forc.2023.100541 (Dec 2023).
Ya-Chih Cheng and Sarah Kerrigan. Factors Influencing the In Situ Formation of ∆9-THC from Cannabidiol during GC-MS Analysis. Drug Testing and Analysis, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1002/dta.3617 (Dec 2023).
Genevieve Massonnet, Marissa Koopman, Patrick Buzzini and Cyril Muehlethaler. Chemical Criminalistics of Unusual Traces - A New Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Experience. Proceedings from the IAFS/ANZFSS (Nov 2023), Sydney, Australia.
Madeline Ashton, Natalia Czado, Michelle Harrel, Wesley Fisk, Carl Stephan and Sheree Hughes. Genotyping Strategies for Tissues Fixed with Various Embalming Fluids for Human Identification, Databasing, and Traceability. Proceedings from the IAFS/ANZFSS (Nov 2023), Sydney, Australia.
Patrick Buzzini, Lauryn Alexander, Andra Lewis, James Curran and Tatiana Trejos. A Survey on the Background Presence of Glass and Paint in the General Population Across Various Cities in the United States. Proceedings from the IAFS/ANZFSS (Nov 2023), Sydney, Australia.
Patrick Buzzini, Michelle Miranda, Sheila Willis and Peter De Forest. An Application of the Principles of the Sydney Declaration through a Scientific Problem-solving Exercise. Proceedings from the IAFS/ANZFSS (Nov 2023), Sydney, Australia.
Sheree Hughes, Haeli Kennedy and Rachel Houston. A World of Possibility: Where the Worlds of Forensic Biology and Human Decomposition Meet. Proceedings from the IAFS/ANZFSS (Nov 2023), Sydney, Australia.
Maria Cuervo, Jesse Walker, Ashley Bautista, Jeremy Bechelli, Danielle Boisvert, Rachel Houston, Damani Johnson, Ryan Gutierrez, Todd Armstrong, Jessica Wells, Richard Lewis, & Amanda Venta. Environmental and Genetic Contributions to Attachment in Late Adolescence and Young Adulthood. Proceedings from the Texas Psychological Association (Nov 2023).
Madeline Ashton, Natalia Czado, Michelle Harrel and Sheree Hughes. Genotyping Strategies for Tissues Fixed with Various Embalming Fluids for Human Identification, Databasing, and Traceability. Journal of Forensic Sciences, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.15414 (Oct 2023).
Makenzie Kuehn, Kevin Bates, J. Tyler Davidson and Geraldine Monjardez. Evaluation of Handheld Raman Spectrometers for the Detection of Intact Explosives. Forensic Science International, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2023.111875 (Oct 2023).
Peng Che, J. Tyler Davidson, Jeroen Kool and Isabelle Kohler. Electron Activated Dissociation-A Complementary Fragmentation Technique to Collision-induced Dissociation for Metabolite Identification of Synthetic Cathinone Positional Isomers. Analytica Chimica Acta, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2023.341962 (Oct 2023).
Tim Kalafut, James Curran, Michael Coble and John Buckleton. Commentary on: Thompson WC. Uncertainty in Probabilistic Genotyping of Low Template DNA: A Case Study Comparing STRmix™ and TrueAllele™. J. Forensic Sci. 2023;68 (3): 1049-63. Journal of Forensic Sciences, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.15405 (Oct 2023).
Alexis Pollard and J. Tyler Davidson. Investigating the Effect of Substitution Location on Fentanyl Analog Identification for Methyl-substituted Fentanyl Analogs using GC-EI-MS. Forensic Chemistry, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1016/j.forc.2023.100534 (Sept 2023).
Jessica Ayala and Sarah Kerrigan. Comprehensive Toxicological Screening of Common Drugs of Abuse, New Psychoactive Substances and Cannabinoids in Blood using Supported Liquid Extraction and Liquid Chromatography-Quadrupole Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry. Journal of Analytical Toxicology, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1093/jat/bkad069 (Sept 2023).
Kari Graham, Javier Gomez, Todd Prim and Rachel Houston. Comparison of Nine Extraction Methods for Bacterial Identification using the ONT MinION Sequencer. International Journal of Legal Medicine, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1007/s00414-023-03092-0 (Sept 2023).
Ruby Liliedahl, Elise Hutzell, Madison Haley, Daniel Predeck and J. Tyler Davidson. The Differentiation of N-butyl pentylone Isomers using GC-EI-MS and NMR. Forensic Science International, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2023.111815 (Sept 2023).
Jayleigh Lanza, Alleigh Couch, J. Tyler Davidson and Christopher Zall. Differentiation of Cannabinoids Through Selective Binding to Silver and Copper Phosphine Complexes. Proceedings from the American Chemical Society (Aug 2023).
Kayli Carrillo, Natalia Czado, Jennifer Snedeker and Sheree Hughes. Extraction of Challenging Samples using the HID NIMBUS Presto System. Proceedings from the Association of Forensic DNA Analysts and Administrators (Jul 2023).
Madison Schackmuth and Sarah Kerrigan. Lipophilicty of Fentalogs: Comparison of Experimental and Computationally Derived Data. Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.15324 (Jul 2023).
Michelle Miranda, Patrick Buzzini, Peter De Forest and Sheila Willis. An Exercise in Scientific Problem-solving: Illustrating the Utility of the Principles of the Sydney Declaration. Journal of Forensic Sciences, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.15336 (Jul 2023).
Peng Che, J. Tyler Davidson, Kristinal Still, Jeroen Kool and Isabelle Kohler. In Vitro Metabolism of Cathinone Positional Isomers: Does Sex Matter? Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1007/s00216-023-04815-3 (Jul 2023).
Eric Macias, Jennifer Snedeker and Rachel Houston. Examination of the EZ2 Connect Fx for Large Volume DNA Extraction from Skeletal Samples. Proceedings from the Qiagen Investigator Forum (Jun 2023), Bogotà, Columbia.
Frank Crispino, Claude Roux, Rebecca Bucht, Patrick Buzzini, Peter De Forest, Keith Inman, Chris Lennard, Pierre Margo, Michelle Miranda, Olivier Ribaux, Niamh Nic Daeid, Alastair Ross and Sheila Willis. The Sydney Declaration--Revisiting the Essence of Forensic Science Through its Fundamental Principles. Proceedings from the Canadian Society of Forensic Science (Jun 2023), Ontario, Canada.
Peng Che, J. Tyler Davidson, Jeroen Kool and Isabelle Kohler. Electron Activated Dissociation - A Complementary Fragmentation Technique to Collision Induced Dissociation for Metabolite Identification of Synthetic Cathinones. Proceedings from the Dutch Society for Mass Spectrometry (Jun 2023), Wageningen, Netherlands.
Ya-Chih Cheng, Madeline Roman and Rachel Houston. Development of Genetic Assays to Predict Crop Type and Geographical Origin of a Cannabis Sample. Proceedings from the International Symposium on Advances in Forensic Genetics and Genomics (Jun 2023).
Glen Jackson, Samantha Mehnert, J. Tyler Davidson, Brandon Lowe, Emily Ruiz and Jacob King. Expert Algorithm for Substance Identification Using Mass Spectrometry: Statistical Foundations in Unimolecular Reaction Rate Theory. Journal of the American Society of Mass Spectrometry, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1021/jasms.3c00089 (May 2023).
Samantha Mehnert, J. Tyler Davidson, Alexandra Adeoye, Brandon Lowe, Emily Ruiz, Jacob King and Glen Jackson. Expert Algorithm for Substance Identification Using Mass Spectrometry: Application to the Identification of Cocaine on Different Instruments Using Binary Classification Models. Journal of the American Society of Mass Spectrometry, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1021.jasms.3c00090 (May 2023).
Ting-Yu Huang and Jorn (Chi Chung) Yu. Carbon Nanotubes-assisted Solid-phase Microextraction for the Extraction of Gasoline in Fire Debris Samples. Journal of Chromatography A, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2023.464063 (May 2023).
Andra Lewis, Lauryn Alexander, Oriana Ovide, Olivia Duffett, James Curran, Patrick Buzzini and Tatiana Trejos. A Study on the Occurrence of Glass and Paint Across Various Cities in the United States—Part I: Background Presence of Glass in the General Population. Forensic Chemistry, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1016/j.forc.2023.100497 (Apr 2023).
Jared Estevanes, Justin Day, Rajesh Balaraman, Patrick Buzzini and Geraldine Monjardez. Forensic Characterization and Differentiation of Automotive Lubricating Greases using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy-Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy. Forensic Chemistry, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1016/j.forc.2023.100502 (Apr 2023).
Ruby Dixon, Siobhon Egan, Sheree Hughes and Brendan Chapman. The Sexome - A Proof of Concept Study into Microbial Transfer between Heterosexual Couples After Sexual Intercourse. Forensic Science International, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10/1016/j.forsciint.2023.111711 (Apr 2023).
Ting-Yu Huang and Jorn Chi Chung Yu. Intelligent Framework for Cannabis Classification using Visualization of Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry Data and Transfer Learning. Frontiers in Analytical Science, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.3389/frans.2023.1125049 (Apr 2023).
Elise Hutzell, Madison Haley, Daniel Predecki, Ruby Liliedahl and J. Tyler Davidson. Forensic Analysis and Identification of Pentylones via NMR Spectroscopy. Proceedings from the American Chemical Society (Mar 2023).
Lauryn Alexander, Oriana Ovide, Olivia Duffet, Andra Lewis, Patrick Buzzini, James Curran and Tatiana Trejos. The Random Presence of Glass and Paint on the Clothing and Footwear of Members of the General Population: A US Baseline Survey at Various Seasons. Journal of Forensic Sciences, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.15226 (Mar 2023).
Lauryn Alexander, Andra Lewis, Olivia Duffett, James Curran, Patrick Buzzini and Tatiana Trejos. A Study on the Occurrence of Glass and Paint Across Various Cities in the United States—Part II: Background Presence of Paint in the General Population. Forensic Chemistry, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1016/j.forc.2023.100493 (Mar 2023).
Tim Kalafut. Challenging DNA Evidence Based on the "How?" Question. Proceedings from the Questioning Forensics Conference (Mar 2023).
Jennifer Snedeker, Sheree Hughes and Rachel Houston. Optimization of InnoXtract™ Extraction and Purification System for DNA Extraction from Skeletal Samples. International Journal of Legal Medicine, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1007/s00414-023-02980-9 (Feb 2023).
Jessica Ayala and Sarah Kerrigan. A Cost Benefit Analysis of High Resolution Mass Spectrometry (HRMS) - Based Drug Screening in Forensic Toxicology. Proceedings from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2023).
Kari Graham, Cesar Cantu and Rachel Houston. The Intraspecies Variation of Commercially Available Kratom Products in Common DNA Barcode Regions. Proceedings from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2023).
Natalia Czado, Bobby LaRue, Amanda Wheeler, Rachel Houston, Amy Holmes, Kelly Grisedale and Sheree Hughes. The Effectiveness of Various Strategies to Improve DNA Analysis of Fromaldehyde-damaged Tissues from Embalmed Cadavers for Human Identification Purposes. Journal of Forensic Sciences, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.15200 (Feb 2023).
Patrick Buzzini and Tim Kalafut. "Back to the Future"—Bayes’ Theorem Goes Around, Comes Around. Proceedings from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2023).
Peter De Forest, Michelle Miranda, Patrick Buzzini and Sheila Willis. An Exercise in Scientific Problem Solving. Proceedings from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2023).
Sarah Kerrigan and Jessica Ayala. High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry Screening in Forensic Toxicology: Cost Benefit Analysis. Proceedings from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2023).
Erin Bruner and Geraldine Monjardez. Development of SERS Evidence Swabs using a Silver Nanoparticle Biosynthesis for the Detection of Animal Blood. Journal of Raman Spectroscopy, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1002/jrs.6479 (Dec 2022).
Safia Boodoosingh, Hannah Kelly, James Curran and Tim Kalafut. Evaluation of Inter-laboratory Probabilistic Genotyping Parameters. Proceedings from the International Symposium on Human Identification (Nov 2022).
Alleigh Couch, Jared Sharp and J. Tyler Davidson. Assessing the Effectiveness of the NIST DART-MS Forensics Database and Data Interpretation Tool for Designer Drug Screening with Alternative Instrumentation. International Journal of Mass Spectrometry, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigss.2022.10.021 (Oct 2022).
Andrea Bonicelli, William Cheung, Sheree Hughes, Daniel Wescott and Noemi Procopio. Preliminary Investigation of the Effect of Maceration Procedures on Bone Metabolome and Lipidome. Metabolites, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.3390/metabo12111020 (Oct 2022).
Jessica Ayala and Sarah Kerrigan. Development of a Supported Liquid Extraction (SLE) High Resolution Mass Spectrometry-based Drug Screening Protocol for Comprehensive Toxicological Analysis of Whole Blood. Proceedings from the Society of Forensic Toxicologists (Oct 2022).
Natalia Czado, Rachel Houston and Sheree Hughes. Comparison of Metal Ions Recovered during DNA Analysis of Brass Ammunition and Effects of Copper and Zinc Ions on DNA Profiling. Forensic Science International: Genetics, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigss.2022.10.021 (Oct 2022).
Jared Sharp, Daniel Do and J. Tyler Davidson. Assessment of the Similarity Between In-Source Collision-Induced Dissociation (IS-CID) Fragment Ion Spectra and Tandem Mass Spectrometry (MS/MS) Product Ion Spectra for Seized Drug Identifications. Journal of Forensic Chemistry, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1016/j.forc.2022.10041 (Aug 2022).
John Buckleton, Tim Kalafut and James Curran. Guiding Proposition Setting in Forensic DNA Interpretation. Science & Justice, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1016/j.scijus.2022.08.002 (Aug 2022).
Kari Graham and Rachel Houston. An Evaluation of Chloroplast DNA Barcoding Markers to Individualize Papaver Somniferum for Forensic Intelligence Purposes. International Journal of Legal Medicine, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1007/s00414-022-02862-6 (Jul 2022).
Ryan Gutierrez, Madeline Roman, Rachel Houston and Tim Kalafut. Detection and Anaylsis of DNA Mixtures with the MiSeq FGx ®. Science & Justice, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1016/j.scijus.2022.07.008 (Jul 2022).
Safia Boodoosingh, Hannah Kelly and Tim Kalafut. An Early Look at an Inter-Laboratory STRmix Concordance Study. Proceedings from the Association of Forensic DNA Analysts and Administrators (Jul 2022).
Ryan Gutierrez, Madeline Roman, Michelle Harrel, Sheree Hughes, Bobby LaRue and Rachel Houston. Assessment of the ForenSeq mtDNA Control Region Kit and Comparison of Orthogonal Technologies. Forensic Science International: Genetics, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigen.2022.10271 (May 2022).
Madeline Roman, Ya-Chih Cheng, Sarah Kerrigan and Rachel Houston. Evaluation of Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid (THCA) Synthase Polymorphisms for Distinguishing Between Marijauna and Hemp. Journal of Forensic Sciences, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.15045 (Apr 2022).
Sheree Hughes. A World of Possibility: Where Forensic Biology and Human Decomposition Meet.Proceedings from the Bode Technology Conference (Apr 2022).
Tim Kalafut. An Overview of the Proposed OSAC Human Forensic Biology Best Practices for Evaluative DNA Testimony. Proceedings from the Southern Association of Forensic Scientists (Apr 2022).
Tim Kalafut. Great Expectations; Do Experts Have Any Expertise? Proceedings from the Southern Association of Forensic Scientists (Apr 2022).
Madeline Roman, Ryan Gutierrez and Rachel Houston. Massively Parallel Sequencing of Cannabis sativa Chloroplast Hotspots for Forensic Typing. Journal of Cannabis Research, Epub ahead of print: DOI: 10.1186/s42238-022-00123-2 (Mar 2022).
Tim Kalafut, Jo-Anne Bright, Duncan Taylor and John Buckleton. Investigation into the Effect of Mixtures Comprising Related People on Non-donor Likelihood Ratios, and Potential Practices to Mitigate Providing Misleading Opinions. Forensic Science International: Genetics, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigen.2022.102691 (Mar 2022).
Cesar Cantu, Sibyl Bucheli and Rachel Houston. A Comparison of DNA Extraction Techniques for the Recovery of Bovine DNA from Fly Larvae Crops. Journal of Forensic Science, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.15010 (Feb 2022).
Glendon Parker, Jennifer Snedeker, Trevor Borja and Rachel Houston. Proteomic Genotyping in Compromised Skeletal Remains. Proceedings from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2022).
Heather Deel, Alexandra Emmons, Jennifer Kiely, Franklin Damann, David Carter, Aaron Lynne, Rob Knight, Zhenjiang Xu, Sibyl Bucheli and Jessica Metcalf. A Pilot Study of Microbial Succession in Human Rib Skeletal Remains During Terrestrial Decomposition. Proceedings from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2022).
James Miller, Kay McClain, Charles Cline, Ya-Chih Cheng and Sarah Kerrigan. A Retrospective Review of Hemp/Marijuana Decision Point Assays in Operational Laboratories. Proceedings from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2022).
Lauryn Alexander, Oriana Ovide, Olivia Duffett, Andra Lewis-Krick, Patrick Buzzini and Tatiana Trejos. A Comparative Study on the Background Presence of Glass and Paint in Various Populations and Seasons in the United States. Proceedings of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2022).
Michelle Peck, Stephen Turner, V. Peter Nagraj, David Russell, Jessica Bouchet, Amy Holmes, Rachel Houston, Jennifer Snedeker, Carmen Reedy and Christina Neal. Internal Validation of the ForenSeq™ Kintellignece Kit for Application to Forensic Genetic Genealogy Cases. Proceedings from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2022).
Sophia Mavroudas, Downie Steadman, Katie Zedjlik, Daniel Wescott, Timothy Gocha, Sheree Hughes, Gretchen Dabbs, Melissa Connor, Jodie Ward, Erin Kimmerle, Jane Harris, Shari Forbes and Anthony Falsetti. 50 Years of Taphonomic Research: From Death's Acre to a Global Footprint. Proceedings from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2022).
Michelle Harrel, Madeline Ashton and Sheree Hughes. Bones: STR Workflows, DNA Extraction with a Twist…and Quite a Bit More. Proceedings from the Bode Conference (Oct 2021).
Tim Kalafut, Simone Pugh, Peter Gill, Sarah Abbas, Marie Semaan, Issam Mansour, James Curran, Jo-Anne Bright, Tacha Hicks, Richard Wivell and John Buckleton. A Mixed DNA Profile Controversy Revisited. Journal of Forensic Sciences, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.111/1556-4029.14912 (Oct 2021).
Sun Yi Li, Madeleine Swortwood and Jorn Chi Chung Yu. Determination of Morphine, Codeine, and Thebaine Concentrations from Poppy Seed Tea using Magnetic Carbon Nanotubes Facilitated Dispersive Micro-Solid Phase Extraction and GC-MS Analysis. Forensic Science International, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2021.111052 (Oct 2021).
J. Tyler Davidson. The Influence of Chemical Modifications on the Fragmentation of Fentanyl Analogs. Proceedings from the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors Forensic Research Committee Lightning Talks (Jul 2021).
Michael Truver, Gerd Jakobsson, Maria Chermà, Madeleine Swortwood, Henrik Gréen and Robert Kronstrand. A Sensitive LC-MS/MS Method for the Quantitation of Oxycodone, Noroxycodone, Oxymorphone, Noroxymorephone, 6a-oxycodol, and ß-oxycodol in Human Blood. Journal of Chromatography B, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2021.122625 (Mar 2021).
Alexandra Adeoye, Samantha Mehnert, J. Tyler Davidson and Glen Jackson. The Development of a Multivariate Mass Spectral Algorithm for the Identification of Seized Drugs. Proceedings from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2021).
Alia Hacker, J. Tyler Davidson and Glen Jackson. The Effect of Modifications to the Core Fentanyl Structure on the Observed Product Ion Spectra. Proceedings from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2021).
Amanda D’Orazio, Barry Logan, Amanda Mohr, Ayako Chan-Hosokawa, Curt Harper, Marilyn Huestis, Sarah Kerrigan, Jennifer Limoges, Laura Liddicoat, Amy Miles and Karen Scott. Recommendations for Drug Testing in Driving Under the Influence of Drugs (DUID) and Motor Vehicle Fatality Cases—2021 Update. Proceedings from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2021).
Curt Schuerman, Tim Kalafut, Clinton Buchanan, Joel Sutton, Jo-Anne Bright and Brian Higgins. How to Deal with Low Likelihood Ratios (LRs) in Mixed DNA Samples. Proceedings from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2021).
Sarah Kerrigan, Ya-Chih Cheng, Chance Cline, Kay McClain and James Miller. The Results of an Interlaboratory Validation to Differentiate Marijuana from Hemp. Proceedings from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2021).
Sudhir Sinha, Andrew Loftus, Ryan Gutierrez, Clarra Krzykwa and Hiromi Brown. The Development of a DNA Extraction Method for Rootless Hair Shafts. Proceedings from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2021).
Tim Kalafut. Bayes’ Theorem, Forensic Science, and the Law: Long-Lost Relatives or Feuding Family? Proceedings from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2021).
Ya-Chih Cheng and Rachel Houston. Evaluation of the trnK-matK-trnK, ycf3, and accD-psal Chloroplast Regions to Differentiate Crop Type and Biogeographical Origin of Cannabis sativa. International Journal of Legal Medicine, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1007/s00414-021-02518-x (Feb 2021).
Michael Truver, Gerd Jakobsson, Maria Chermà, Madeleine Swortwood, Henrik Gréen and Robert Kronstrand. The Quantification of Oxycodone and its Phase I and II Metabolites in Urine. Journal of Analytical Toxicology, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1093/jat/bkaa186 (Dec 2020).
J. Tyler Davidson, Zachary Sasiene and Glen Jackson. Comparison of In-source Collision-induced Dissociation and Beam-type Collision-induced Dissociation of Emerging Synthetic Drugs using a High-resolution Quadrupole Time-of-Flight (Q-TOF) Mass Spectrometer. Journal of Mass Spectrometry, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1002/jms.4679 (Nov 2020).
Indika Warnakula, Afshin Ebrahimpour, Sun Yu Li, Ramesha Ralalage, Chathuranga Hewa-Rahinduwage, Márton Kiss, Christian Rios, Kyler Kelley, Ashley Whiteman, David Thompson, Gary Rockwood and Ilona Petrikovics. Evaluation of the Long-Term Storage Stability of the Cyanide Antidote: Dimethyl Trisulfide and Degradation Product Identification. ACS Omega, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c03208 (Oct 2020).
Madeline Roman, David Gangitano, Alejandra Figueroa, Jaime Solano, Leonardo Anaabalón and Rachel Houston. Use of Eucalyptus DNA Profiling in a Case of Illegal Logging. Journal of Science & Justice, Epub ahead of print DOI:10.1016/j.scijus.2020.09.005 (Oct 2020).
Robert Pitts, Mingkui Wei, Jorn Yu and Alicia Rairden. Empirical Comparison of DSLRs and Smartphone Cameras for Latent Prints Photography. WIREs Forensic Science, Epub ahead of print DOI: 10.1002/wfs2.1391(Sept 2020).
Patrick Buzzini and James Curran. Interpreting Trace Evidence in Handbook of Trace Evidence Analysis. Ed. By Vincent Desiderio, Chris Taylor and Niamh NicDaéid, 1st edition, Chichester: Wiley (Sept 2020).
Amanda Jenkins and Madeleine Gates. Hallucinogens and Psychedelics in Principles of Forensic Toxicology. Ed. by Barry Levine and Sarah Kerrigan, 5th edition, Zurich: Springer International (Aug 2020).
Patrick Buzzini and Sarah Kerrigan. Statistics for Forensic Toxicology in Principles of Forensic Toxicology. Ed. by Barry Levine and Sarah Kerrigan, 5th edition, Zurich: Springer International (Aug 2020).
Michael Baumann, Nancy Garibay, Michael Truver, Christina Smith and Madeleine Swortwood. Pharmacodynamic Effects, Pharmacokinetics, and Metabolism of the Novel Synthetic Opioid, U-47700, in Male Rates. Proceedings from the College on Problems of Drug Dependence (Jun 2020).
Coral Loockerman, Sheree Hughes-Stamm and Rachel Houston. Direct Polymerase Chain Reaction Using MicroFLOQ® Direct Swabs with a Modified Qiagen® Investigator 24plex GO! Protocol from Decomposing Human Remains for Disaster Victim Identification Applications. Proceedings from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2020).
Ryan Gutierrez, LeAnn Michelle Harrel, Sheree Hughes-Stamm, Rachel Houston and Bobby LaRue. Mitochondrial Analysis of Challenging Samples Utilizing the ForenSeq™ mtDNA Control Region Solution on the MiSeq FGx. Proceedings from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2020).
Charia Talia, Panagotis Filis, N. Walker, Ugo Soffientini, Baltasar Lucendo-Villarin, Alex Douglas, David Hay, Sophie Shaw, John Iredale, Madeleine Swortwood, Marilyn Huestis, Michelle Bellingham, B. van der Burg, Lisa Connolly, Peter O'Shaughnessy, Paul Fowler. Hepatic IGF Signaling is Dysregulated by in utero Exposure to Maternal Smoking. Proceedings from the Congress of the European Societies of Toxicology (Sept 2019), Helsinki, Finland.
Patrick Buzzini, James Curran and Carrie Polston. The Classification of Raman Patterns of Inkjet Printer Inks: Comparing Visual Inspection and Different Variants of Linear Discriminant Analysis Methods. Proceedings from the Inter/Micro Conference (Jun 2019).
Patrick Buzzini, Meggan King, Sebastian Sparenga and Gary Laughlin. An Update on the Effect of Ultraviolet Radiation on the Degradation of Dyed Fibers as a Function of Time using UV-Vis Microspectrophotometry. Proceedings from the Inter/Micro Conference (Jun 2019).
Madeleine Swortwood. Oral Fluid Workshop - From the Roadside to the Courtroom. Proceedings from the SOFT Continuing Education Regional Workshop (May 2019).
Jennifer Kiely and Joan Bytheway. The Effects of Fire on the Human Body. Proceedings from the Wisconsin Association of Homicide Investigators (Apr 2019).
Aikaterini Zafeiri, Panagiotis Filis, Sophie Shaw, John Iredale, Madeleine Swortwood, Rod Mitchell, David Hay, Peter O'Shaughnessy and Paul Fowler. Maternal Smoking during Pregnancy and Changes in Prostaglandin Enzymes in the Human Fetus. Proceedings from the Society for Reproductive Investigation Annual Scientific Meeting (Mar 2019), Paris, France.
Esiri Tasker, Carrie Mayes, and Sheree Hughes-Stamm. microFLOQ®: Collection and Direct Amplification Methods Using the GlobalFiler™ Kit for DNA Recovered From Common Pipe Bomb Components. Proceedings from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2019).
Jorn Chi-Chung Yu. A Chemical Analysis of Controlled Substances Using Automated Headspace Solid-Phase Microextraction-Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry. Proceedings from the NIJ Forensic Science Research and Development Symposium at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2019).
Meggan King, Sebastian Sparenga, Gary Laughlin and Patrick Buzzini. The Effect of Ultraviolet Radiation on the Microspectrophotometry (MSP) of Dyed Textile Fibers: Spectral Alteration Categories. Proceedings from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2019).
Patrick Buzzini, James Curran and Carrie Polston. The Classification of Raman Patterns from Inkjet Printer Inks Using Visual Comparisons of Spectra and Different Statistical Methods. Proceedings from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2019).
Chiara Talia, Panagiotis Filis, Ugo Soffientini, Baltasar Lucendo-Villarin, Alex Douglas, David Hay, Sophie Shaw, John Iredale, Madeleine Swortwood, Marilyn Huestis, Michelle Bellingham, Lisa Connolly, Peter O’Shaughnessy and Paul Fowler. Angiopoietin-like Protein 4 and 8 (ANGPTL4 and ANGPTL8) in Human Fetal Liver are Dysregulated by in utero Exposure to Maternal Smoking. Proceedings from the Society for Endocrinology BES (Nov 2018), Glasgow, Scotland.
Madeleine Swortwood. Effective Communication Skills for Successful Forensic Toxicology Practice: How to Search for Relevant References. Proceedings from the Society of Forensic Toxicologists (Oct 2018).
Madeleine Swortwood. Incorporating the Updated NSC ADID Lab Guidelines into Casework: Pharmacology of Fentanyl, Buprenorphine, and Tramadol. Proceedings from the Society of Forensic Toxicologists (Oct 2018).
Aikaterini Zafeiri, Panagiotis Filis, Ugo Soffientini, Baltasar Lucendo-Villarin, Alex Douglas, Sophie Shaw, John Iredale, Madeleine Swortwood, Marilyn Huestis, Michelle Bellingham, Rod Mitchell, David Hay, Peter O’Shaughnessy and Paul Fowler. Maternal Smoking and Changes in Drug Metabolising Enzymes in the Human Fetus. Proceedings from the Congress of the European Societies of Toxicology (Sept 2018), Brussels, Belgium.
Chaira Talia, Panagiotis Filis, Ugo Soffientini, Baltasar Lucendo-Villarin, Alex Douglas, David Hay, Sophie Shaw, John Iredale, Madeleine Swortwood, Marilyn Huestis, Michelle Bellingham, Lisa Connolly, Peter O’Shaughnessy and Paul Fowler. In utero Exposure to Cigarette Smoke and NAFLD Pathways: Sex and Age Specific Effects in the Human Fetus. Proceedings from the Congress of the European Societies of Toxicology (Sept 2018), Brussels, Belgium.
Madeline Roman, Amy Sorensen, David Gangitano and Sheree Hughes-Stamm. Effect of Body Mass and Cadaveric Bloat on DNA Quantity and Downstream STR Success. Proceedings from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2018).
Michelle Harrel, Carrie Mayes, David Gangitano and Sheree Hughes-Stamm. A Powder-free Approach to Extracting DNA from Environmentally Challenged Bone Samples. Proceedings from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2018).
Patrick Buzzini. The Characterization and Discrimination of Textile Fiber Dyes. Proceedings from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2018).
Patrick Buzzini, James Curran and Carrie Polston. The Application of t-Stochastic Node Embedding and Random Forest Statistical Methods to Classify Raman Spectra of Inkjet Printer Inks for Purposes of Identification and Production of Investigative Leads. Proceedings from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2018).
Tonya Parnell, Katie Tanner, Stacie Gray, Haeli Kennedy and Joan Bytheway. The Human Cadaver Decomposition Island (CDI) and the Vegetation Regrowth Interval. Proceedings from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2018).
Vincent Desiderio, Jr., Michael Rieders, Brandon Callahan, Agnes Winokur, Erin Worrel, John Casale, Karl Williams, Sherri Kacinko and Patrick Buzzini. The Growing Phenomenon of the Epidemic of Synthetic Opiods and Forensic Science: Impact and Response. Proceedings from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2018).
Patrick Buzzini and Nicholas Petraco. The Evaluation of the Joint Value of Paint and Toolmark Evidence using Bayesian Networks. Proceedings from the Impression, Pattern and Trace Evidence Symposium (Jan 2018).
Patrick Buzzini and Jorn Chi-Chung Yu. General Principles and Techniques of Trace Evidence Collection in Forensic Evidence Management: From Science to Courtroom. Ed. by Ashraf Mozayani and Cassie Parish Fisher, Routledge & Taylor, Boca Raton: CRC Press (Dec 2017).
Kyleen Elwick, Charity Beherec, David Gangitano and Sheree Hughes-Stamm. Comparative Tolerance of Inhibited Samples for Short Tandem Repeat and Massively Parallel Sequencing Chemistries. Proceedings from the Association of Forensic DNA Analysts and Administrators (Jul 2017).
Joan Bytheway, Nichole Miller, Dawnie Steadman, Kelly Sauerwein, Daniel Wescott, Chaunesey Clemmon, Devora Gleiber, Chloe McDaneld and Lauren Meckel. Validation of the Total Body Score/Accumulated Degree Days Equation at 100, 300, 500, and 1,000 ADD on 30 Human Subjects with a Known Postmortem Interval from Three Human Decomposition Facilities. Proceedings of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2017).
Sarah Long, Lynne Bell and Joan Bytheway. Postmortem Interval Estimation Using the Blackened Osteocyte Method. Proceedings of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2017).
Sierra Smith, Kevin Derr and Joan Bytheway. Differentiating Between Sharp Force Trauma Defects and Insect Invasion of the Skin of Human Cadavers Throughout the Decomposition Process in a Terrestrial and Fluvial Environment. Proceedings of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2017).
Gretchen Dabbs, Joan Bytheway and Melissa Connor. Comparing Decomposition Assessments from Digital Images to In Situ Observations. Proceedings of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2016).
Jorn Chi-Chung Yu and Ashraf Mozayani. Medicolegal and Forensic Factors in Cyanide Poisoning. Toxicology of Cyanides and Cyanogens: Experimental, Applied and Clinical Aspects. Ed by Alan H. Hall, Gary E. Isom, and Gary A. Rockwood. Hoboken: Wiley (Nov 2015).
Sarah Kerrigan and Bruce A. Goldberger. Alternative Body Fluids Analysis in Encyclopedia of Forensic and Legal Medicine, 2nd Edition. Elsevier and Academic Press, R. Byard. Ed. Academic Press (2015).
Gretchen Dabbs, Melissa Connor and Joan Bytheway. Interobserver Reliability of the Total Body Score System for Quantifying Human Decomposition. Proceedings from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Feb 2015).
Sarah Kerrigan. Improved Detection of Synthetic Cathinones in Forensic Toxicology Samples. Technical Report, U.S. Department of Justice, Award Number 2012-R2-CX-K003, 2015.
Center for Advanced Research in Forensic Science
SHSU is also participates in the Center for Advanced Research in Forensic Science (CARFS), an Industry/University Cooperative Research Center (IUCRC) of the National Science Foundation. The goals of the IUCRC Center for Advanced Research in Forensic Science (CARFS) are to bring together industrial partners, including the end-user community, with academic forensic science researchers with an aim to develop, implement and commercialize tools that benefit the national forensic science research enterprise.
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