U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice ProgramsNational Institute of JusticeThe Research, Development, and Evaluation Agency of the U.S. Department of Justice Forensic Science Research and Development Awards, 1992–2011
The table below shows all of the awards made by NIJ for forensic science research and development From 1992 –2011.
Awards are divided by discipline:
Award Abstracts
View the abstracts for forensic research and development awards:
- Forensic Anthropology
- Controlled Substances
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Forensic DNA
- Fire and Arson
- Friction Ridge
- Impression Evidence
- Multidisciplinary Reference Source Development
- Forensic Pathology
- Questioned Documents
- Forensic Toxicology
- Trace Evidence
| Project Title (linked to final report if available) | Awardee | Discipline | Award Number | Amount[1] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forensic Anthropology | ||||
| Graphical User Interface for a Multi-Factorial Age-at-Death Estimation Method Using Fuzzy Integrals | The Florida International University | Forensic Anthropology | 2011-DN-BX-K538 | $417,595 |
| Computerized Reconstruction of Fragmentary Skeletal Remains for Purposes of Extracting Osteometric Measurements and Estimating MNI | University of Tennessee | Forensic Anthropology | 2011-DN-BX-K537 | $514,495 |
| Estimation of Age at Death Using Cortical Bone Histomorphometry | City of New York, Office of Chief Medical Examiner | Forensic Anthropology | 2010-DN-BX-K035 | $114,263 |
| Novel Computer-Assisted Identification Method Using Radiograph Comparison | Harris County | Forensic Anthropology | 2010-DN-BX-K194 | $366,561 |
| Development and Validation of Standard Operating Procedures for Measuring Microbial Populations for Estimating a Postmortem Interval | Texas A&M Research Foundation | Forensic Anthropology | 2010-DN-BX-K243 | $476,348 |
| Establishing Blow Fly Development and Sampling Procedures to Estimate Postmortem Intervals | Board of Regents, University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Forensic Anthropology | 2010-DN-BX-K231 | $483,323 |
| Independent Validation Test of Microscopic Analysis of Saw Marks in Bone | County of Harris, Texas | Forensic Anthropology | 2010-DN-BX-K235 | $26,409 |
| Testing the Validity of Radiographic Comparisons in Positive Identifications | North Carolina State University | Forensic Anthropology | 2010-DN-BX-K214 | $284,763 |
| Microscopic Analysis of Sharp Force Trauma in Bone and Cartilage (pdf, 58 pages) | City of New York, Office of Chief Medical Examiner | Forensic Anthropology | 2009-DN-BX-K238 | $45,078 |
| Recovery and Interpretation of Burned Human Remains (pdf, 236 pages) | Mercyhurst College | Forensic Anthropology | 2008-DN-BX-K131 | $399,240 |
| Detecting Buried Remains Using Ground Penetrating Radar | University of Central Florida | Forensic Anthropology | 2008-DN-BX-K132 | $231,258 |
| Enhancing Scene Processing Protocols to Improve Victim Identification and Field Detection of Human Remains at Mass Fatality Scenes | Mercyhurst College | Forensic Anthropology | 2008-DN-BX-K133 | $282,540 |
| A Radiographic Database for Estimating Biological Parameters in Modern Subadults | Mercyhurst College | Forensic Anthropology | 2008-DN-BX-K152 | $293,924 |
| Estimation of Biological Parameters for Human Identification in Cases of Missing Persons, Mass Disasters and Human Rights Violations | University of Florida Board of Trustees | Forensic Anthropology | 2008-DN-BX-K163 | $311,115 |
| Development of Methods for Estimating Postmortem Interval and Body Relocation Based on Biomarkers of Human Decomposition Ecology | American Registry of Pathology | Forensic Anthropology | 2008-DN-BX-K165 | $270,390 |
| Developing and Validating Regional Taphonomic Standards for the Recovery and Interpretation of Skeletal Remains in Outdoor Settings | University of Maine | Forensic Anthropology | 2008-DN-BX-K177 | $492,036 |
| Improving Sex Estimation From Crania Using Three-Dimensional CT Scans | University of Tennessee | Forensic Anthropology | 2008-DN-BX-K182 | $338,493 |
| Improving Facial Reproduction Using Empirical Modeling (pdf, 105 pages) | University of Tennessee | Forensic Anthropology | 2008-DN-BX-K183 | $107,099 |
| Isotopic and Elemental Analysis of the William Bass Donated Skeletal Collection and Other Modern Donated Collections | University of Tennessee | Forensic Anthropology | 2008-DN-BX-K193 | $478,500 |
| Project Identification: Developing Accurate Identification Criteria for Hispanic Individuals | Texas State University - San Marcos | Forensic Anthropology | 2008-DN-BX-K464 | $151,325 |
| Determination of Age and Sex From the Human Clavicle: A Geometric Morphometric Approach (pdf, 119 pages) | University of Tennessee | Forensic Anthropology | 2007-DN-BX-0004 | $19,971 |
| Biomechanical and Morphometric Body Mass Estimation from the Human Skeleton Employing High Resolution CTs, DEXA Bone Density Scans, Radiographs and Osteological Covariates (pdf, 151 pages) | University of Tennessee | Forensic Anthropology | 2007-DN-BX-0013 | $17,591 |
| A New Forensics Tool: Development of an Advanced Sensor for Detecting Clandestine Graves (pdf, 39 pages) | Oak Ridge National Laboratory | Forensic Anthropology | 2007-DN-R-104 | $105,000 |
| Knife and Saw Toolmark Analysis in Bone: Research Designed for the Examination and Interpretation of Criminal Mutilation and Dismemberment (pdf, 142 pages) | Mercyhurst College | Forensic Anthropology | 2005-IJ-CX-K016 | $371,588 |
Measuring Atomic Bomb-Derived 14C Levels in Human Remains to Determine the Year of Birth and/or Year of Death (pdf, 98 pages) |
Arizona Board of Regents, University of Arizona | Forensic Anthropology | 2005-IJ-CX-K013 | $147,391 |
| Geometric Morphometric Tools for the Classification Of Human Skulls (pdf, 59 pages) | North Carolina State University | Forensic Anthropology | 2005-MU-BX-K078 | $199,540 |
| Controlled Substances | ||||
| Development of a Modern Compendium of Microcrystal Tests for Illicit Drugs and Diverted Pharmaceuticals | McCrone Research Institute | Controlled Substances | 2011-DN-BX-K528 | $199,712 |
| Analytical and Synthetic Studies on Designer Drugs of the Piperazine Class | Auburn University | Controlled Substances | 2011-DN-BX-K530 | $484,819 |
| Research and Development on Instrumental Analysis for Forensic Science Applications | Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department | Controlled Substances | 2010-DN-BX-K201 | $118,322 |
| Raman Spectroscopy With Multi-Component Searching for Complex Clandestine Laboratory Sample Analysis | Kentucky State Police | Controlled Substances | 2010-DN-BX-K178 | $118,195 |
| Development of a Thin Layer Chromatography Method for the Separation of Enantiomers Using Chiral Mobile Phase Additives | Virginia Department of Forensic Science | Controlled Substances | 2008-DN-BX-K140 | $49,774 |
| Analysis of Drugs Yielding Limited MS Information Via GC-IR | Vermont Department of Public Safety | Controlled Substances | 2008-DN-BX-K161 | $92,888 |
| Synthesis and Analytical Profiles for Regiosomeric and Isobaric Amines Related to MDMA, MDEA and MBDB: Differentiation of Drug and non-Drug Substances of Mass Spectral Equivalence (pdf, 301 pages) | Auburn University | Controlled Substances | 2006-DN-BX-K016 | $533,746 |
| Enhanced Forensic Mass Spectrometry Methods (pdf, 29 pages) | West Virginia University Research Corporation | Controlled Substances | 2005-IJ-CX-K014 | $164,769 |
| Capillary Electrophoretic Analysis of Clandestine Methamphetamine Laboratory Evidence (pdf, 20 pages) | Washington State Patrol | Controlled Substances | 2003-LT-BX-K004 | $316,222 |
| Crime Scene Investigation | ||||
| Raman spectroscopy for Analyzing Body Fluid Traces, Stain Aging, Differentiation Between Races, Genders and Species | The Research Foundation of SUNY, University at Albany | Crime Scene Investigation | 2011-DN-BX-K551 | $615,575 |
| Day and Night Real Time Signature Enhanced Crime Scene Survey Camera | Teledyne Scientific and Imaging, LLC | Crime Scene Investigation | 2010-DN-BX-K144 | $439,518 |
| Development of an Optical Hand-Held Biological Evidence Detection System | MicroBio Systems of Utah, LLC | Crime Scene Investigation | 2006-DN-BX-K028 | $324,547 |
| Accessing the Probative Value of Physical Evidence at Crimes Scenes With Ambient Mass Spectrometry and Portable Instrumentation | Illinois State University | Crime Scene Investigation | 2011-DN-BX-K552 | $396,780 |
| Technical Working Group on Preserving Evidence | NIST Office of Law Enforcement Standards | Crime Scene Investigation | 2010-DN-R-7121 | $550,000 |
| Forensic Photographic Scales: Manufacture Consensus for Accuracy and Product Surveillance | NIST Office of Law Enforcement Standards | Crime Scene Investigation | 2010-DN-R-7121 | $110,000 |
| On-Site Confirmatory Test for Tissue Type and Specimen Age | West Virginia University Research Corporation | Crime Scene Investigation | 2010-DN-BX-K247 | $146,055 |
| Quantitative Analysis of High Velocity Bloodstain Patterns: A Double Blind Investigation of Impact Velocity Assessment | University of California at Davis | Crime Scene Investigation | 2010-DN-BX-K039 | $248,799 |
| Development of a Science Base and Open Source Software for Bloodstain Pattern Analysis | The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | Crime Scene Investigation | 2010-DN-BX-K203 | $632,244 |
| Evaluating High Dynamic Range (HDR) Processing With Regards to the Presence of Individualizing Characteristics in Shoeprint/Tireprint Impressions | County of Ventura | Crime Scene Investigation | 2010-DN-BX-K038 | $32,696 |
| Reliability Measures for Current Methods in Bloodstain Pattern Analysis | Minnesota Department of Public Safety | Crime Scene Investigation | 2010-DN-BX-K213 | $602,578 |
| 3-Dimensional Tire Track and Footwear Impression Photographic Scale | NIST Office of Law Enforcement Standards | Crime Scene Investigation/Impression Evidence | 2008-DN-R-121 | $100,000 |
| Technical Working Group on Preserving Evidence | NIST Office of Law Enforcement Standards | Crime Scene Investigation | 2008-DN-R-121 | $250,000 |
| Developing Fluorogenic Reagents for Detecting and Enhancing Bloody Fingerprints (pdf, 67 pages) | Portland State University | Crime Scene Investigation | 2007-DN-BX-K171 | $166,080 |
| Investigations on the Use of SampleMatrix to Collect and Stabilize Crime Scene Biological Samples for Optimized Analysis and Room Temperature Storage (pdf, 296 pages) | Cal State L.A. University Auxiliary Services, Inc. | Crime Scene Investigation | 2007-DN-BX-K172 | $353,449 |
| Rapid Visualization of Biological Fluids at Crime Scenes Using Optical Spectroscopy (pdf, 187 pages) | University of South Carolina Research Foundation | Crime Scene Investigation | 2007-DN-BX-K199 | $382,394 |
| Detecting Buried Firearms Using Multiple Geophysical Technologies (pdf, 177 pages) | University of Central Florida | Crime Scene Investigation | 2007-DN-BX-K304 | $83,507 |
| Enhanced Visualization of Bloodstains (pdf, 95 pages) | Research Foundation of CUNY c/o John Jay College | Crime Scene Investigation | 2006-DN-BX-K026 | $120,583 |
| Field Detection of Drug and Explosive Odor Signatures Using SPME-IMS (pdf, 275 pages) | Florida International University | Crime Scene Investigation | 2006-DN-BX-K027 | $480,881 |
| Forensic DNA | ||||
| Automated Multianalyte Screening Tool for Classification of Forensic Samples | Advanced Liquid Logic, Inc. | Forensic DNA | 2011-DN-BX-K556 | $996,237 |
| Maximizing mtDNA Testing Potential with the Generation of High-Quality Genome Reference Data | American Registry of Pathology | Forensic DNA | 2011-MU-MU-K402 | $1,860,808 |
| Characterization of X Chromosomal Short Tandem Repeat Markers for Forensic Use | American Registry of Pathology | Forensic DNA | 2011-DN-BX-K401 | $81,567 |
| Development of an Immuno-Magnetic Procedure for the Separation of Spermatozoa from Vaginal Epithelial Cells | Research Foundation of CUNY, c/o John Jay College | Forensic DNA | 2011-NE-BX-K547 | $196,720 |
| Use of Pressure Cycling Technology to Enhance DNA Yield and Profile Success in Touch Samples | Harris County, Texas | Forensic DNA | 2011-DN-BX-K554 | $76,778 |
| Low-Template DNA Mixture Interpretation: Determining the Number of Contributors | Trustees of Boston University, BUMC | Forensic DNA | 2011-DN-BX-K558 | $464,617 |
| Extending the Microbial Forensic Toolkit Through Whole Genome Sequencing and Statistical Phylogenomics | Baylor College of Medicine | Forensic DNA | 2011-DN-BX-K534 | $581,213 |
| Forensic Identification of an Individual in Complex Mixtures Utilizing SNP Technology | Orchid Cellmark | Forensic DNA | 2011-DN-BX-K555 | $224,968 |
| Population Genetic Issues for Forensic DNA Profiles | University of Washington | Forensic DNA | 2011-DN-BX-K541 | $1,269,456 |
| Automated Sperm Detection in Forensic DNA Analysis: Implications for Rape Kit Analysis | Arryx, Inc. | Forensic DNA | 2011-DN-BX-K562 | $360,748 |
| DNA Forensics Using Single Molecule Technology: From DNA Recovery and Extraction to Genotyping Degraded and Trace Evidence Without PCR | The University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc. | Forensic DNA | 2011-DN-BX-K542 | $587,597 |
| The Behavior of Contamination and Methods for Extraction and Capture of Low Copy Number and Degraded DNA. | Washington State University Pullman | Forensic DNA | 2011-DN-BX-K549 | $249,867 |
| Rapid and Selective Extraction of Male DNA From Rape Kits and Other Forensic Evidence Using Pressure Cycling | Florida International University | Forensic DNA | 2011-NE-BX-K550 | $349,130 |
| Genetic Markers Associated with Sudden Unexplained Death or Sudden Infant Death | County of Harris | Forensic DNA | 2010-DN-BX-K230 | $254,521 |
| Developing an Empirically-Based Ranking Order for Bone Sampling: Examining the Differential DNA Yield Rates between Human Skeletal Elements over Increasing Post Mortem Intervals | University of Tennessee Knoxville | Forensic DNA | 2010-DN-BX-K229 | $200,316 |
| Evaluating the Use of DNA and RNA Degradation for Estimating the Post-Mortem Interval | University of Tennessee | Forensic DNA | 2010-DN-BX-K228 | $167,414 |
| Addressing Quality and Quantity; the Role of DNA Repair and Whole Genome Amplification in Forensically Relevant Samples | UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth | Forensic DNA | 2010-DN-BX-K227 | $363,613 |
| Projects to Aid Analysis of Challenging Samples (includes Low-level DNA Research & Mixture Interpretation) | NIST Human Identity Team | Forensic DNA | 2010-DN-R-7121 | See note 2. |
| Projects to Support Better Understanding of DNA Variation (includes Variant Allele Sequencing; Expansion of U.S. Core Loci; Evaluation of New STR Kits; Evaluating Alternative Genetic Markers; & Kinship Analysis ) | NIST Human Identity Team | Forensic DNA | 2010-DN-R-7121 | See note 2. |
| Resources and Training Materials for State and Local Crime Laboratories (includes Standard Reference Material Updates; ABI 3500 Studies; STRBase Updates; & Training Materials) | NIST Human Identity Team | Forensic DNA | 2010-DN-R-7121 | See note 2. |
| Development of a Proteomic Assay for Menstrual Blood, Vaginal Fluid and Species Identification | NY City Office of Chief Medical Examiner | Forensic DNA | 2010-DN-BX-K192 | $418,824 |
| Resolution of DNA Mixtures and Analysis of Degraded DNA Using the 454 DNA Sequencing Technology | Children's Hospital & Research Center at Oakland | Forensic DNA | 2010-DN-BX-K141 | $699,230 |
| Assessing Deep Sequencing Technology for Human Forensic mitochondrial DNA | Western Carolina University | Forensic DNA | 2010-DN-BX-K171 | $397,098 |
| Detection and remediation of PCR inhibition Using real time PCR melt curves as a diagnostic tool. | Florida International University | Forensic DNA | 2010-DN-BX-K204 | $294,800 |
| Developing a Forensic Resource/Reference On Genetics knowledge base | Yale University | Forensic DNA | 2010-DN-BX-K226 | $643,771 |
| Further Development of SNP Panels for Forensics | Yale University | Forensic DNA | 2010-DN-BX-K225 | $1,351,352 |
| Development of a Proteomic Assay for Menstrual Blood, Vaginal Fluid and Species Identification | NY City Office of Chief Medical Examiner | Forensic DNA | 2010-DN-BX-K192 | $418,824 |
| A Microfluidic Microarray Instrument to Type SNPs for Physical Appearance | Akonni Biosystems Inc. | Forensic DNA | 2010-DN-BX-K209 | $499,198 |
| Developing a Forensic Resource/Reference On Genetics knowledge base | Yale University | Forensic DNA | 2010-DN-BX-K226 | $643,771 |
| Targeted Non-Destructive Evidence Detection and Collection | Bode Technology Group, Inc | Forensic DNA | 2010-DN-BX-K191 | $348,175 |
| Molecular Characterization of Trace Biological Evidence for the Optimized Recovery and Analysis of 'Touch DNA' | University of Central Florida | Forensic DNA | 2010-DN-BX-K139 | $304,657 |
| A Microfluidic Microarray Instrument to Type SNPs for Physical Appearance | Akonni Biosystems Inc. | Forensic DNA | 2010-DN-BX-K209 | $499,198 |
| Tools for improving the quality of aged, degraded, damaged, or otherwise compromised DNA evidence | Board of Regents University of Wisconsin | Forensic DNA | 2010-DN-BX-K190 | $999,825 |
| Effective Long-Term Preservation of Biological Evidence | Bode Technology Group, Inc | Forensic DNA | 2010-DN-BX-K193 | $353,186 |
| Trace DNA From Fingernails: Increasing the Success Rate of Widely Collected Forensic Evidence | Michigan State University | Forensic DNA | 2010-DN-BX-K224 | $132,046 |
| Exploring Soil Bacterial Communities for Forensic Applications: A Genomics Approach (pdf, 186 pages) | University of Connecticut | Forensic DNA | 2009-IJ-CX-0021 | $20,000 |
| Development of an Automated Holographic Optical Trapping Method for Rape Kit Analysis | Arryx, Incorporated | Forensic DNA | 2009-DN-BX-K260 | $362,800 |
| Identification and Separation of Evidence Mixtures Using SNP-Based FISH Techniques and Laser Microdissection | The Bode Technology Group, Inc | Forensic DNA | 2009-DN-BX-K250 | $320,021 |
| Improved Tools and Interpretation Guidelines for Examining Limited Low Copy Number DNA Obtained from Degraded Single Source Samples: Bones, Teeth, and Hairs | University of North Texas Health Science Center | Forensic DNA | 2009-DN-BX-K188 | $935,992 |
| CODIS STR Template Enrichment by Affinity Bead Capture and its Application in DNA Analysis (pdf, 39 pages) | Science Applications International Corporation | Forensic DNA | 2009-DN-BX-K181 | $243,368 |
| Application of Raman Spectroscopy for an Easy-to-Use, on-Field, Rapid, Nondestructive, Confirmatory Identification of Body Fluids | The Research Foundation of SUNY | Forensic DNA | 2009-DN-BX-K186 | $374,395 |
| DNA Analysis of LCN Samples: Towards Fully Integrated STR Profiling | Network Biosystems, Inc | Forensic DNA | 2009-DN-BX-K256 | $496,991 |
| Predicting the Biological Age of a Bloodstain Donor | The University of Central Florida | Forensic DNA | 2009-DN-BX-K179 | $300,450 |
| Automated Processing of Sexual Assault Cases Using Selective Degradation | Paternity Testing Corporation | Forensic DNA | 2009-DN-BX-K039 | $294,360 |
| Validation of Highly-Specific Protein Markers for the Identification of Biological Stains | University of Denver– Colorado Seminary | Forensic DNA | 2009-DN-BX-K165 | $243,427 |
| Automated Processing of FTA Samples | General Electric Company | Forensic DNA | 2009-DN-BX-K187 | $499,967 |
| Development of a SNP Assay Panel for Ancestral Origin Inference and Individuals Somatic Traits | George Washington University | Forensic DNA | 2009-DN-BX-K178 | $255,918 |
| Microchip Analyzer for Forensic Short Tandem Repeat Typing of Single Cells | Regents of the University of California - Berkeley | Forensic DNA | 2009-DN-BX-K180 | $241,117 |
| A Low Cost Microfluidic Instrument for Typing SNPs (pdf, 49 pages) | Akonni Biosystems Inc | Forensic DNA | 2009-DN-BX-K189 | $495,031 |
| Identification of Forensically Relevant Fluids and Tissues by Small RNA Profiling | University of Central Florida | Forensic DNA | 2009-DN-BX-K255 | $328,962 |
| Development of Linkage Phase Analysis Software for Resolving mtDNA Mixtures (pdf, 69 pages) | University of Denver – Colorado Seminary | Forensic DNA | 2009-DN-BX-K047 | $42,646 |
| Application of Proteinases for DNA Isolation of Challenged Bone Specimens | Research Foundation of CUNY | Forensic DNA | 2009-DN-BX-K209 | $33,037 |
| Denver Police Department, Crime Laboratory Bureau: Forensic DNA Research and Development - Sperm Capture Using Aptamer Based Technology | Denver Police Department | Forensic DNA | 2009-DN-BX-K043 | $405,812 |
| Forensic DNA (Human Identity Project Team) | NIST Human Identity Team | Forensic DNA | 2008-DN-R-121 | $1,200,000 |
| Global mtDNA Databasing Project | Armed Forces Institute of Pathology | Forensic DNA | 2005-DN-R-086 | $2,204,863 |
| Identification and Separation of Same Gender Mixtures of Various Cell Types Using Interphase FISH Techniques and Laser Microdissection | Bode Technology Group Inc | Forensic DNA | 2008-IJ-CX-K016 | $125,773 |
| Taq Mutants Engineered for Forensics | DNA Ploymerase Technology, Inc | Forensic DNA | 2008-DN-BX-K299 | $200,621 |
| Closed System DNA Purification for Degraded and Compromised Evidence in Microfluidic Devices | University of Virginia | Forensic DNA | 2008-DN-BX-K144 | $480,000 |
| De-convolution of Body Fluid Mixtures: Cell Type Identification and Single Source Genetic Profiling of Micro-Dissected Cells | University of Central Florida | Forensic DNA | 2008-DN-BX-K007 | $415,776 |
| Identifying and Communicating Genetic Determinants of Facial Features:Practical Considerations in Forensic Molecular Photofitting | Pennsylvania State University | Forensic DNA | 2008-DN-BX-K125 | $500,000 |
| Establishment of a Fast and Accurate Proteomic Method for Body Fluid/Cell Type (pdf, 62 pages) | New York City, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner | Forensic DNA | 2008-DN-BX-K011 | $426,080 |
| Human Specific DNA Quantitation for Fully Integrated Microfluidic STR Analysis (pdf, 33 pages) | Network Biosystems Inc. | Forensic DNA | 2008-DN-BX-K009 | $494,319 |
| Sample Collection Systems for DNA Analysis of Forensic Evidence Samples (pdf, 45 pages) | Network Biosystems, Inc. | Forensic DNA | 2008-DN-BX-K010 | $498,563 |
| Detection and Quantitation of Spermatozoa | Paternity Testing Corporation | Forensic DNA | 2008-IJ-CX-K007 | $361,651 |
| Microdevice for Sperm and Sperm DNA Isolation | Oak Ridge National Laboratory | Forensic DNA | 2008-IJ-R-134 | $445,673 |
| Holographic Optical Trapping in Forensic Research and Development: Application to Rape Kit Analysis (pdf, 67 pages) | Arryx, Inc | Forensic DNA | 2008-DN-BX-K123 | $252,026 |
| Development of a DNA-Based Real-Time PCR assay for Identification of Semen, Blood and Saliva | Towson University | Forensic DNA | 2008-DN-BX-K137 | $170,643 |
| Development of a DNA-Based Multi-Species Identification and Quantification Assay | University of California, Davis | Forensic DNA | 2008-DN-BX-K288 | $538,653 |
| High Throughput Mass Spectrometry to Exploit Genetic Differences in Same-Length STR Alleles | Ibis Biosciences, Inc | Forensic DNA | 2008-DN-BX-K304 | $649,821 |
| Rapid STR Prescreening of Forensic Samples at the Crime Scene (pdf, 93 pages) | Midwest Research Institute | Forensic DNA | 2008-DN-BX-K012 | $498,064 |
| NIJ Proposal to Enhance Methods for Studying Degraded DNA | Washington State University, Spokane | Forensic DNA | 2008-DN-BX-K008 | $595,196 |
| Tools for Improving the Quality of Aged, Degraded, Damaged or Otherwise Compromised DNA Evidence (pdf, 30 pages) | Louisiana State University | Forensic DNA | 2007-DN-BX-K146 | $580,337 |
| Population Genetics of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) for Forensic Purposes (pdf, 103 pages) | Yale University | Forensic DNA | 2007-DN-BX-K197 | $680,516 |
| Microfabricated Capillary Array Electrophoresis Genetic Analysis for Forensic Short Tandem Repeat DNA Profiling (pdf, 67 pages) | Regents of the University of California | Forensic DNA | 2007-DN-BX-K142 | $592,183 |
| A Low-Cost Microfluidic Microarray Instrument for Typing Y-Chromosome Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) (pdf, 45 pages) | Akonni Biosystems, Inc. | Forensic DNA | 2007-DN-BX-K145 | $448,466 |
| Microfluidic DNA Extraction and Purification From Forensic Samples: Towards Rapid, Full Integrated STR Analysis (pdf, 88 pages) | Network Biosystems, Inc. | Forensic DNA | 2007-DN-BX-K184 | $497,346 |
| DNA Profiling of the Semen Donor in Extended Interval Post-Coital Samples | University of Central Florida | Forensic DNA | 2007-DN-BX-K148 | $271,504 |
| Sperm Capture Using Aptamer-Based Technology (pdf, 43 pages) | Denver, City and County of | Forensic DNA | 2007-DN-BX-K143 | $370,813 |
| Forensic Stain Identification by Real-Time PCR Analysis (pdf, 88 pages) | Vermont Department of Public Safety | Forensic DNA | 2007-DN-BX-K149 | $112,481 |
| A Rapid, Efficient and Effective Assay to Determine Species Origin in Biological Materials | Bode Technology Group, Inc. | Forensic DNA | 2007-DN-BX-K144 | $170,212 |
| Y Chromosome Whole Genome Analysis Strategies: Improved Detection of Male DNA | University of Central Florida | Forensic DNA | 2007-DN-BX-K147 | $324,705 |
| Application of Proteinases for DNA Isolation of Bone Specimens (pdf, 35 pages) | Indiana University | Forensic DNA | 2006-DN-BX-K010 | $15,696 |
| Double-Strand Break Repair of Highly Degraded DNA (pdf, 98 pages) | University of Central Florida | Forensic DNA | 2006-DN-BX-K005 | $174,025 |
| Repair of DNA for Forensic Analysis (pdf, 96 pages) | General Electric Company | Forensic DNA | 2006-DN-BX-K018 | $453,472 |
| Analysis of DNA Forensic Markers Using High Throughput Mass Spectrometry (pdf, 117 pages) | Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Forensic DNA | 2006-DN-BX-K011 | $451,382 |
| Separation of Sperm and Epithelial Cells in a Microfluidic Device: An Automated Method for High-Efficiency, High-Purity Separations (pdf, 71 pages) | University of Virginia | Forensic DNA | 2006-DN-BX-K021 | $324,104 |
| Effect of DNA Degradation and Inhibition on PCR Amplification of Single-Source and Mixed Forensic Samples (pdf, 66 pages) | Florida International University | Forensic DNA | 2006-DN-BX-K006 | $347,399 |
| Laser Microdissection as a Technique to Isolate Sperm Cells and Improve the Analysis of Touch Evidence (pdf, 96 pages) | Bode Technology Group, Inc. | Forensic DNA | 2006-DN-BX-K032 | $191,429 |
| Isolation of Highly Specific Protein Markers for the Identification of Biological Stains: Adapting Comparative Proteomics to Forensics (pdf, 38 pages) | University of Denver | Forensic DNA | 2006-DN-BX-K001 | $186,602 |
| Mitochondrial DNA Mixture Separation Development and Validation by Denaturing High-Performance Liquid Chromatography | University of Denver | Forensic DNA | 2006-DN-BX-K002 | $20,000 |
| Use of MiniSTRs as Tools for the Investigation of DNA Degradation and Inhibition | Florida International University | Forensic DNA | 2005-MU-BX-K073 | $171,394 |
| Electro-Elution Assisted Purification of DNA for Forensic Analysis (pdf, 24 pages) | University of Virginia | Forensic DNA | 2005-DA-BX-K100 | $20,000 |
| Development and Evaluation of a Whole Genome Amplification Method for Accurate Multiplex STR Genotyping of Compromised Forensic Casework Samples (pdf, 84 pages) | Virginia Commonwealth University | Forensic DNA | 2005-DA-BX-K002 | $225,616 |
| Determination of the Age (Time Since Deposition) of a Biological Stain (pdf, 85 pages) | University of Central Florida | Forensic DNA | 2005-MU-BX-K071 | $124,753 |
| Improving the Efficiency of DNA Casework Analysis Through Simple, Effective, PCR-Based Screening Methods (pdf, 116 pages) | Vermont Department of Public Safety | Forensic DNA | 2005-DA-BX-K003 | $256,000 |
| Development of Multiplex PCR and Linear Array Probe Assay Targeting Informative Polymorphisms Within the Entire Mitochondrial Genome (pdf, 116 pages) | Children's Hospital, Oakland Research Institute | Forensic DNA | 2005-MU-BX-K074 | $469,123 |
| DNA-Based Identification of Forensically Important Diptera | University of Cincinnati | Forensic DNA | 2005-DA-BX-K102 | $574,557 |
| Mitochondrial DNA Mixture Separation and Analysis by Denaturing High-Performance Chromatography (pdf, 107 pages) | University of Denver | Forensic DNA | 2003-IJ-CX-K104 | $254,549 |
| Enhancing the Size, Sampling, and Quality of Forensic mtDNA Databases | Armed Forces Institute of Pathology | Forensic DNA | 2005-DN-R-086 | $1,891,390 |
| SNP-Based Microarray Technology for Use in Forensic Applications | Affymetrix, Inc. | Forensic DNA | 2006-DN-BX-K021 | $638,098 |
| Nanotechnology DNA Sequencing: Improving DNA Processing Technologies | Brown University | Forensic DNA | 2004-LT-BX-K001 | $542,654 |
SNP-Based Microarray Technology for Use in Forensic Applications (pdf, 43 pages) |
Affymetrix, Inc. | Forensic DNA | 2005-DA-BX-K101 | $638,098 |
| Gene Polymorphism and Human Pigmentation | University of Arizona | Forensic DNA | 2002-IJ-CX-K010 | $184,105 |
| Determination of the Physical Characteristics of an Individual From Biological Stains (pdf, 193 pages) | University of Central Florida | Forensic DNA | 2005-MU-BX-K075 | $224,776 |
| Development of a Procedure for Dielectrophoretic Separation of Sperm and Epithelial Cells for Application to Sexual Assault Case Evidence (pdf, 51pages) | California Department of Justice | Forensic DNA | 2005-DA-BX-K001 | $205,407 |
| Development and Validation of a Standardized Canine STR Panel for Use in Forensic Casework (pdf, 63 pages) | University of California | Forensic DNA | 2004-DN-BX-K007 | $310,798 |
| SpermPaint Optimization and Validation | University of Virginia | Forensic DNA | 2000-IJ-CX-K013 | $339,059 |
| Generating More Precise Postmortem Interval Estimates With Entomological Evidence (pdf, 190 pages) | Michigan State University | Forensic DNA | 2004-DN-BX-K005 | $185,001 |
| Laser Microdissection Separation of Pure Spermatozoa Populations From Mixed Cell Samples for Forensic DNA Analysis (pdf, 100 pages) | Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science | Forensic DNA | 2004-DN-BX-K215 | $449,829 |
| Population Genetics of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms for Forensic Purposes (pdf, 80 pages) | Yale University | Forensic DNA | 2004-DN-BX-K025 | $824,540 |
| Nanotechnology DNA Sequencing: Improving DNA Processing Technologies | Brown University | Forensic DNA | 2004-LT-BX-K001 | $445,265 |
| A Hand-Held DNA-Based Forensic Tool (pdf, 55 pages) | Cornell University | Forensic DNA | 2004-DN-BX-K001 | $644,251 |
| Microfabricated Capillary Array Electrophoresis Genetic Analyzers for Forensic Short Tandem Repeat DNA Profiling (pdf, 117 pages) | University of California | Forensic DNA | 2004-DN-BX-K216 | $821,623 |
| Forensic Stain Identification by RT-PCR Analysis (pdf, 130 pages) | Vermont Department of Public Safety | Forensic DNA | 2004-DN-BX-K002 | $240,404 |
| Development of an Automated System to Detect Spermatozoa on Laboratory Slides to Increase Productivity in the Analysis of Sexual Assault Cases (pdf, 60 pages) | Vermont Department of Public Safety | Forensic DNA | 2004-DN-BX-K003 | $214,629 |
| mtDNA Reference Database for Domestic Dogs (pdf, 69 pages) | George Washington University | Forensic DNA | 2004-DN-BX-K004 | $243,144 |
| Validation of Y Chromosome STR Multiplexes for Operational Use | University of Central Florida | Forensic DNA | 1998-IJ-CX-K003 | $519,964 |
| Graduate Research Fellowship: Bayesian Networks in Forensic Science | North Carolina State University | Forensic DNA | 2004-DN-BX-K006 | $20,000 |
| DNA Research in Support of Crime Laboratory Improvement | University of Connecticut | Forensic DNA | 2003-LP-CX-K026 | $2,000,000 |
| Mitochondrial DNA Analysis by Denaturing Liquid Chromatography for the Separation of Mixtures in Forensic Samples | University of Denver-Colorado Seminary | Forensic DNA | 2003-IJ-CX-K104 | $202,513 |
| Mitochondrial DNA Genome Sequencing and SNP Assay Development (pdf, 119 pages) | American Registry of Pathology | Forensic DNA | 2000-IJ-CX-K010 | $579,488 |
| Assessment and In Vitro Repair of Damaged DNA Templates (pdf, 94 page) | University of Central Florida | Forensic DNA | 2002-IJ-CX-K001 | $169,924 |
| Developing a High-Yield DNA Isolation Method Using Matrix Proteinase for Compromised Skeletal Samples | Sam Houston State University | Forensic DNA | 2003-IJ-CX-K105 | $25,001 |
| Chip-Based Genetic Detector for Rapid Identification of Individuals (pdf, 102 pages) | Nanogen, Inc. | Forensic DNA | 1997-LB-VX-0004 | $224,110 |
| Program Acceleration and Enhancements for Microdevice DNA Forensics System | Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research | Forensic DNA | 1998-LB-VX-K022 | $149,964 |
| Forensic Applications of Y-Chromosome STR's and SNP's (pdf, 51 pages) | Arizona Board of Regents, University of Arizona | Forensic DNA | 2000-IJ-CX-K006 | $430,140 |
| Simple, Rapid, and Accurate Quantitation of Human DNA (pdf, 101 pages) | Vermont Department of Public Safety | Forensic DNA | 2000-IJ-CX-K012 | $192,033 |
| Development of High-Throughput Method to Isolate Sperm DNA | Connecticut Department of Public Safety | Forensic DNA | 2003-IJ-CX-K103 | $123,300 |
| Development of Rapid, Immobilized Probe Assay for the Detection of mtDNA Variation (pdf, 50 pages) | Children's Hospital-Oakland Research Institute | Forensic DNA | 1996-IJ-CX-0028 | $160,247 |
| Gene Polymorphism and Human Pigmentation | University of Arizona | Forensic DNA | 2002-IJ-CX-K010 | $496,053 |
| Program Acceleration/Enhancements for Microdevice DNA Forensics System | Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research | Forensic DNA | 1998-LB-VX-K022 | $499,342 |
| Application of a Single Robotics Platform to the Combined Extraction, Purification, Quantification, and Amplification of Forensic DNA Samples | North Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory | Forensic DNA | 2002-IJ-CX-K019 | $42,401 |
| Chip-Based Genetic Detector of Rapid Identification of Individuals | Nanogen, Inc. | Forensic DNA | 1997-LB-VX-0004 | $1,700,000 |
| Simple, Rapid, and Accurate Quantitation of Human DNA | Vermont Department of Public Safety | Forensic DNA | 2000-IJ-CX-K012 | $124,970 |
| Quantitation of DNA for Forensic DNA Typing by qPCR (pdf, 90 pages) | California Department of Justice | Forensic DNA | 2002-IJ-CX-K008 | $126,821 |
| Increasing the Predictability and Success Rate of Skeletal Evidence Typing: Using Physical Characteristics of Bone as a Metric for DNA Quality and Quantity (pdf, 105 pages) | Michigan State University | Forensic DNA | 2002-IJ-CX-K016 | $175,111 |
| Assessment and In Vitro Repair of Damaged DNA Templates | University of Central Florida | Forensic DNA | 2002-IJ-CX-K001 | $115,123 |
| SNP Detection in Highly Degraded DNA | University of California-Berkeley | Forensic DNA | 2002-IJ-CX-K005 | $215,322 |
| Novel STR Multiplexes With Reduced Size to Analyze DNA (pdf, 86 pages) | Ohio University | Forensic DNA | 2002-IJ-CX-K007 | $453,110 |
| Development of Rapid, Immobilized Probe Assay for the Detection of mtDNA Variation | Children's Hospital-Oakland Research Institute | Forensic DNA | 1996-IJ-CX-0028 | $259,080 |
| Mitochondrial DNA Genome Sequencing and SNP Assay Development | American Registry of Pathology | Forensic DNA | 2000-IJ-CX-K010 | $465,082 |
| LINE Elements: New Source of Genomic Variation-DNA Profiling | Louisiana State University Medical Center, School of Dentistry | Forensic DNA | 2001-IJ-CX-K004 | $370,513 |
| Microdevice for Automated, Ultra-High-Speed, and Portable DNA Forensics | Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research | Forensic DNA | 1998-LB-VX-K022 | $1,102,790 |
| Plant DNA Typing by Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism | University of New Haven | Forensic DNA | 2001-IJ-CX-K011 | $259,868 |
| Automated STR Mixture Analysis | Cybergenetics Co. | Forensic DNA | 2001-IJ-CX-K003 | $396,525 |
| SpermPaint Optimization and Validation | University of Virginia | Forensic DNA | 2000-IJ-CX-K013 | $305,532 |
| Chip-Based Genetic Detector for Rapid Identification of Individuals | Nanogen, Inc. | Forensic DNA | 1997-LB-VX-0004 | $514,848 |
| Microdevice for Automated, Ultra-High-Speed, and Portable DNA Forensics | Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research | Forensic DNA | 1998-LB-VX-K022 | $2,486,876 |
| Simple, Rapid, and Accurate Quantitation of Human DNA | Vermont Department of Public Safety | Forensic DNA | 2000-IJ-CX-K012 | $67,129 |
| Forensic Applications of Y-Chromosome STR's and SNP's | Arizona Board of Regents, University of Arizona | Forensic DNA | 2000-IJ-CX-K006 | $551,418 |
| Development of New Analytical Buffer Systems for the Separation and Analysis of PCR-Amplified DNA | Ohio University | Forensic DNA | 1999-IJ-CX-K014 | $113,923 |
| Mitochondrial DNA Genome Sequencing and SNP Assay Development | American Registry of Pathology | Forensic DNA | 2000-IJ-CX-K010 | $219,470 |
| Chip-Based Genetic Detector for Rapid Identification of Individuals | Nanogen, Inc. | Forensic DNA | 1997-LB-VX-0004 | $799,692 |
| Microdevice for Automated, Ultra-High-Speed, and Portable DNA Forensics | Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research | Forensic DNA | 1998-LB-VX-K022 | $899,110 |
| Development of DNA-Based Identification Techniques for Forensic Entomology, Phase 2 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Forensic DNA | 1999-IJ-CX-0034 | $115,366 |
| Development of a PCR-Based Forensic Typing System for Genetic Individualization of Domestic Cats | Laboratory for Genomic Research, National Cancer Institute | Forensic DNA | 1999-IJ-CX-A079 | $265,570 |
| Identification and Analysis of Polymorphic Alu Repeats | Louisiana State University Medical Center, School of Dentistry | Forensic DNA | 1999-IJ-CX-K009 | $257,534 |
| Forensic DNA Typing Using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography | American University | Forensic DNA | 1999-IJ-CX-0033 | $54,996 |
| Development of New Analytical Buffer Systems for the Separation and Analysis of PCR-Amplified DNA | Ohio University | Forensic DNA | 1999-IJ-CX-K014 | $165,278 |
| Evolution of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNP's) for Human Identification Use | University of Texas-Houston | Forensic DNA | 1998-LB-VX-0010 | $103,056 |
| Validation of PCR-Based DNA Typing Databases for Forensic Use | University of Texas-Houston | Forensic DNA | 1996-IJ-CX-0023 | $96,704 |
| Development of Rapid, Immobilized Probe Assay for the Detection of mtDNA Variation | Children's Hospital-Oakland Research Institute | Forensic DNA | 1996-IJ-CX-0028 | $355,589 |
| Evolution of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNP's) for Human Identification Use | University of Texas-Houston | Forensic DNA | 1998-LB-VX-0010 | $40,000 |
| Improved Analysis of DNA Short Tandem Repeats for Human Identification | Genetrace Systems, Inc. | Forensic DNA | 1997-LB-VX-0003 | $301,999 |
| Microdevice for Automated, Ultra-High-Speed, and Portable DNA Forensics | Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research | Forensic DNA | 1998-LB-VX-K022 | $250,000 |
| Chip Based Genetic Detector for Rapid Identification of Individuals | Nanogen, Inc. | Forensic DNA | 1997-LB-VX-0004 | $499,882 |
| Development of Criteria for Model External DNA Proficiency | University of Illinois-Chicago | Forensic DNA | 1996-DN-VX-0001 | $249,926 |
| Evaluation of New STR Markers for Forensic Analysis | University of Pittsburgh | Forensic DNA | 1997-LB-VX-0009 | $220,359 |
| Chip Based Genetic Detector for Rapid Identification of Individuals | Nanogen, Inc. | Forensic DNA | 1997-LB-VX-0004 | $709,919 |
| Improved Analysis of DNA Short Tandem Repeats for Human Identification | Genetrace Systems, Inc. | Forensic DNA | 1997-LB-VX-0003 | $307,664 |
| Evaluation of New STR Markers for Forensic Analysis | University of Pittsburgh | Forensic DNA | 1997-LB-VX-0009 | $220,359 |
| Development of DNA Identification Techniques for Forensically Important Insects | University of California—Berkeley | Forensic DNA | 1997-IJ-CX-0035 | $60,000 |
| Forensic Typing of Mitochondrial DNA Using Peptide Nucleic Acid Probes | American University | Forensic DNA | 1997-LB-VX-0005 | $49,965 |
| Development of the Human Y Chromosome as a Forensic Tool | University of Arizona | Forensic DNA | 1997-LB-VX-0010 | $147,529 |
| Estimation of Population Structure Parameters | North Carolina State University | Forensic DNA | 1995-IJ-CX-0007 | $26,249 |
| Isolation and Characterization of Population-Specific Alleles | University of Pittsburgh | Forensic DNA | 1995-IJ-CX-0008 | $99,965 |
| Development of Criteria for Model External DNA Proficiency | University of Illinois-Chicago | Forensic DNA | 1996-DN-VX-0001 | $249,621 |
| Validation of PCR-Based DNA Typing Data Bases for Forensic Use | University of Texas-Houston | Forensic DNA | 1996-IJ-CX-0023 | $146,704 |
| Development of Rapid, Immobilized Probe Assay for the Detection of mtDNA Variation | Children's Hospital-Oakland Research Institute | Forensic DNA | 1996-IJ-CX-0028 | $193,318 |
| Isolation and Characterization of Population-Specific Alleles | University of Pittsburgh | Forensic DNA | 1995-IJ-CX-0008 | $99,677 |
| Estimation of Population Structure Parameters | North Carolina State University | Forensic DNA | 1995-IJ-CX-0007 | $25,000 |
| Develop a Rapid, Immobilized Probe Assay for Detection of mtDNA Sequence Variation | Roche Molecular System, Inc. | Forensic DNA | 1995-IJ-CX-0014 | $94,458 |
| Mitochondrial DNA Variation in North American Populations of Four Ethnic Groups | Pennsylvania State University | Forensic DNA | 1992-IJ-CX-K040 | $159,159 |
| Mitochondrial DNA Variation in North American Populations of Four Ethnic Groups | Pennsylvania State University | Forensic DNA | 1992-IJ-CX-K040 | $116,453 |
| Fire and Arson | ||||
| Degraded Ignitable Liquids Database: An Applied Study of Weathering and Bacterial Degradation on the Chromatographic Patterns of ASTM E 1618 Ignitable Liquid Classes | The University of Central Florida | Fire and Arson | 2011-DN-BX-K539 | $470,545 |
| Development of a Sampling System to Stabilize Ignitable Liquid Residues in Fire Debris | Indiana University | Fire and Arson Investigation | 2010-DN-BX-K036 | $239,025 |
| Forensic Investigation Techniques for Inspecting Electrical Conductors Involved in Fire | Combustion Science & Engineering, Inc. | Fire and Arson Investigation | 2010-DN-BX-K246 | $205,087 |
| Electrical Fires: Forensic Signatures of Fire Cause Events | Hughes Associates, Inc. | Fire and Arson Investigation | 2010-DN-BX-K218 | $325,715 |
| Forensic Analysis of Ignitable Liquid Fuel Fires in Buildings | Hughes Associates, Inc. | Fire and Arson Investigation | 2009-DN-BX-K232 | $392,491 |
| Statistical Assessment of the Probability of Correct Identification of Ignitable Liquids in Fire Debris Analysis | University of Central Florida | Fire and Arson Investigation | 2009-DN-BX-K227 | $415,992 |
| Reducing Uncertainty of Quantifying the Burning Rate of Upholstered Furniture | Southwest Research Institute | Fire and Arson Investigation | 2010-DN-BX-K221 | $497,688 |
| Interpretation of Ignitable Liquid Residues in Fire Debris Analysis: Effect of Competitive Adsorption, Development of an Expert System and Assessment of the False Positive/Incorrect Assignment Rate | Marshall University Research Corporation | Fire and Arson Investigation | 2010-DN-BX-K272 | $540,752 |
| Application of Chemometrics for the Identification of Ignitable Liquids in Fire Debris Samples | University of Central Florida | Fire and Arson Investigation | 2008-DN-BX-K069 | $242,281 |
| Development and Validation of a Method for Individualization of Middle Petroleum Distillates and Kerosene Residues in Fire Debris | Marshall University Research Corporation | Fire and Arson Investigation | 2008-DN-BX-K146 | $198,000 |
| Ignition Studies | University of Central Florida | Fire and Arson Investigation | 2008-DN-BX-K166 | $308,155 |
| The Creation of a Thermal Properties Database | University of Central Florida | Fire and Arson Investigation | 2008-DN-BX-K167 | $288,762 |
| Fire Dynamics and Forensic Analysis of Liquid Fuel Spill Fires | Hughes Associates, Inc. | Fire and Arson Investigation | 2008-DN-BX-K168 | $239,165 |
| Scale Modeling in Fire Reconstruction | University of Maryland | Fire and Arson Investigation | 2008-DN-BX-K178 | $392,714 |
| Development of Forensic Tools for Smoke Residue and Deposition Analysis | Hughes Associates, Inc. | Fire and Arson Investigation | 2007-DN-BX-K236 | $268,594 |
| Fire Dynamics and Forensic Analysis of Limited Ventilation Compartment Fires (pdf, 215 pages) | Hughes Associates, Inc. | Fire and Arson Investigation | 2007-DN-BX-K240 | $227,443 |
| Characterization of Triacetone Triperoxide (TATP) Synthetic By-Products for Source and Route Determination | University of Central Florida | Fire and Arson Investigation | 2006-DN-BX-K009 | $230,178 |
| Friction Ridge | ||||
| Smartphone Technology for Capturing Untreated Latent Fingerprints | EOIR Technologies, Inc. | Friction Ridge | 2011-DN-BX-K536 | $208,085 |
| Latent Print AFIS Interoperability Technical Working Group | NIST Office of Law Enforcement Standards | Friction Ridge | 2010-DN-R-7121 | $280,000 |
| NIST/NIJ Expert Working Group on Human Factors in Latent Print Analysis (pdf, 248 pages) | NIST Office of Law Enforcement Standards | Friction Ridge | 2010-DN-R-7121 | $180,000 |
| Development of Latent Print AFIS Interoperability Standards | NIST Office of Law Enforcement Standards | Friction Ridge | 2010-DN-R-7121 | $700,000 |
| Web-based Testing and Quantification of Cognitive Suitability for Conducting Latent Print Examination | NIST Office of Law Enforcement Standards | Friction Ridge | 2010-DN-R-7121 | $273,000 |
| Developing Methods to Improve the Quality and Efficiency of Latent Fingermark Development by Superglue Fuming | The University of Tennessee | Friction Ridge | 2010-DN-BX-K202 | $258,816 |
| Acquisition of Fingerprint Topology Using Columnar Thin Films | The Pennsylvania State University | Friction Ridge | 2010-DN-BX-K232 | $470,216 |
| Miami-Dade Research Study for the Reliability of the ACE-V Process: Accuracy, Precision, Reproducibility and Repeatability in Latent Fingerprint Examination | Miami Dade County | Friction Ridge | 2010-DN-BX-K268 | $139,530 |
| Improving the Understanding and the Reliability of the Concept of "Sufficiency" in Friction Ridge Examination | The Pennsylvania State University | Friction Ridge | 2010-DN-BX-K267 | $479,412 |
| Quantified Assessment of Contextual Information in Latent Friction Ridge Impression Analysis Related to Accuracy and Reliability of Subsequent Examiner Suitability Determinations | Complete Consultants Worldwide, LLC | Friction Ridge | 2010-DN-BX-K270 | $452,050 |
| Quantitative Measures in Support of Latent Print Comparison | The Research Foundation of State University of New York | Friction Ridge | 2009-DN-BX-K208 | $498,784 |
| Quantifying the Effects of Database Size and Sample Quality on Measures of Individualization Validity and Accuracy in Forensics | George Mason University | Friction Ridge | 2009-DN-BX-K234 | $974,981 |
| Specific Heat Capacity Thermal Function of Cyanoacrylate Fingerprint Development Process | Mountain State University | Friction Ridge | 2009-DN-BX-K196 | $207,731 |
| Application of Spatial Statistics to Latent Print Identifications: Towards Improved Forensic Science Methodologies | Western Oregon University | Friction Ridge | 2009-DN-BX-K228 | $685,754 |
| Establishing the Quantitative Basis for Sufficiency: Thresholds and Metrics for Friction Ridge Pattern Detail Quality and the Foundation for a Standard | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Friction Ridge | 2009-DN-BX-K229 | $854,907 |
| Error Rates for Latent Fingerprinting as a Function of Visual Complexity and Cognitive Difficulty | University of California at Los Angeles | Friction Ridge | 2009-DN-BX-K225 | $866,674 |
| The Information Content of Friction Ridge Impressions as Revealed by Human Experts | Indiana University | Friction Ridge | 2009-DN-BX-K226 | $424,285 |
| Quantified Assessment of AFIS Contextual Information on Accuracy and Reliability of Subsequent Examiner Conclusions (pdf, 61 pages) | Complete Consultants Worldwide, LLC | Friction Ridge | 2009-DN-BX-K224 | $348,770 |
| Latent Print AFIS Interoperability Technical Working Group | NIST Office of Law Enforcement Standards | Friction Ridge | 2008-DN-R-121 | $340,000 |
| Chemical Visualization of Latent Prints (pdf, 61 pages) | Midwest Research Institute | Friction Ridge | 2008-NI-CX-K012 | $167,371 |
| NIST/NIJ Expert Working Group on Human Factors in Latent Print Analysis | NIST Office of Law Enforcement Standards | Friction Ridge | 2008-DN-R-121 | $435,000 |
| Universal IR Fluorescent Latent-Print Detection Method | Oak Ridge National Laboratory | Friction Ridge | 2008-IJ-R-134 | $440,013 |
| Electronic Fingerprint Development Device "Fuma-Room" (pdf, 94 pages) | Mountain State University | Friction Ridge | 2007-DN-BX-K242 | $60,916 |
| Automatic Fingerprint Matching Using Extended Feature Set (pdf, 210 pages) | Michigan State University | Friction Ridge | 2007-DN-BX-0005 | $15,541 |
| Cultivating Methods to Enhance the Quality of Aged Fingerprints Developed by Cyanoacrylate Fuming (pdf, 28 pages) | The University of Tennessee | Friction Ridge | 2006-DN-BX-K031 | $126,505 |
| Breakable Cartridge Cyanocrylate Fingerprint Development System/3 Port Sublimation Chamber (pdf, 13 pages) | Mountain State University | Friction Ridge | 2006-DN-BX-K037 | $82,815 |
| The Report of the International Association for Identification Standardization II Committee (pdf, 257 pages) | International Association for Identification | Friction Ridge | 2006-DN-BX-K249 | $179,943 |
| Quantitative Assessment of the Individuality of Friction Ridge Patterns (pdf, 97 pages) | Research Foundation of the State University of New York, Amherst | Friction Ridge | 2005-DD-BX-K012 | $596,450 |
| Ultra Scan Corporation | Friction Ridge | 2005-DD-BX-K056 | $126,601 | |
| Latent-Print Detection by Macro-Raman Imaging (pdf, 35 pages) | Oak Ridge National Laboratory | Friction Ridge | 2005-DD-R-094 | $299,000 |
| Improving Methods for Fingerprint Development on Hand-guns | U.S. Department of Defense, Technical Support Working Group | Friction Ridge | 2005-IJ-R-051 | $70,000 |
| Adding Human Expertise to the Quantitative Analysis of Fingerprints (pdf, 54 pages) | Indiana University | Friction Ridge | 2005-MU-BX-K076 | $431,234 |
| Analysis of Level III Characteristics at High Resolutions | International Biometric Group, LLC | Friction Ridge | 2005-MU-MU-K063 | $461,495 |
| Impression Evidence | ||||
| Digitizing Device to Capture Track Impressions | Indiana University | Impression Evidence | 2010-DN-BX-K145 | $253,120 |
| The National Ballistics Imaging Comparison (NBIC) Project utilizing SRM 2460/2461 | NIST Office of Law Enforcement Standards | Impression | 2010-DN-R-7121 | $400,000 |
| Technological Refreshment and Production of NIST SRM 2460 Standard Bullets | NIST Office of Law Enforcement Standards | Impression | 2010-DN-R-7121 | $300,000 |
| Toolmark Identification Interlaboratory Study Using Electroform Replicas | NIST Office of Law Enforcement Standards | Impression | 2010-DN-R-7121 | $100,000 |
| NIST/NIJ Expert Working Group on the Methods for the Reporting of Probabilistic Statements on Forensic Evidence in Court | NIST Office of Law Enforcement Standards | Impression | 2010-DN-R-7121 | $200,000 |
| Replication of Known Dental Characteristics in Porcine Skin: Emerging Technologies for the Imaging Specialist | Marquette University | Impression Evidence | 2010-DN-BX-K176 | $715,347 |
| Miami-Dade Repeatability and Uniqueness of Striations/Impressions in Bullets Fired in 10 Consecutively Manufactured Glock EBIS Barrels | Miami Dade County | Impression Evidence | 2010-DN-BX-K269 | $23,896 |
| Significance of Association in Tool Mark Characterization | Ames Laboratory | Impression Evidence | 2009-DN-R-119 | $390,000 |
| Development of Synthetically Generated LEA Signatures to Generalize Probability of False Positive Identification Estimates | Intelligent Automation, Inc. | Impression Evidence | 2009-DN-BX-K236 | $450,969 |
| Repeatability and Uniqueness of Striations/Impressions in Fired Cartridge Casings Fired in 10 Consecutively Manufactured Slides (pdf, 50 pages) | Miami Dade County | Impression Evidence | 2009-DN-BX-K230 | $17,127 |
| Manipulative Virtual Tools for Tool Mark Characterization | Ames Laboratory
|
Impression Evidence | 2009-DN-R-119 | $360,000 |
| Significance of Association in Tool Mark Characterization | Ames Laboratory | Impression Evidence | 2009-DN-R-119 | $390,000 |
| Application of Machine Learning to Toolmarks: Statistically Based Methods for Impression Pattern Comparisons | Research Foundation of CUNY c/o John Jay College | Impression Evidence | 2009-DN-BX-K041 | $704,189 |
| Consecutive and Random Manufactured Semi-Automatic Pistol Breech Face and Fired Cartridge Case Evaluations | University of California, Davis | Impression Evidence | 2009-DN-BX-K168 | $703,091 |
| Use of Magneto-Rheological Fluids for Collecting, Preserving, and Analyzing Toolmark and Impression Evidence | Pace University | Impression Evidence | 2009-DN-BX-K204 | $186,950 |
| A Proposal to Develop a Computer Program to Improve the National Integrated Ballistics Information Network | University of California, Davis | Impression Evidence | 2009-DN-BX-K257 | $1,398,930 |
| Provide Labs and Examiners a Capability to Match Infrared Images of Firing Pin Impressions, Deformed Bullets Matched to Test Fires, and the Validated Capability to Match Images to Large Database (pdf, 77 pages) | SED Technology, LLC | Impression Evidence | 2009-DN-BX-K262 | $729,000 |
| Computerized System for Aiding the Expert in Evaluating the Degree of Certainty in 2D Shoeprints | Israeli National Police via the Technical Support Working Group, U.S. Department of Defense | Impression Evidence | 2009-DN-R-090 | $366,009 |
| The National Ballistics Imaging Comparison (NBIC) Project utilizing SRM 2460/2461 | NIST Office of Law Enforcement Standards | Impression Evidence | 2008-DN-R-121 | $400,000 |
| 3-Dimensional Tire Track and Footwear Impression Photographic Scale | NIST Office of Law Enforcement Standards | Impression Evidence/Crime Scene Investigation | 2008-DN-R-121 | $100,000 |
| Toolmark Identification Interlaboratory Study Using Electroform Replicas | NIST Office of Law Enforcement Standards | Impression Evidence | 2008-DN-R-121 | $100,000 |
| Analysis of Footwear Impression Evidence (pdf, 89 pages) | Research Foundation of SUNY on behalf of Univ of Buffalo | Impression Evidence | 2007-DN-BX-K135 | $350,172 |
| The Use of Infrared Imaging, a Robust Matching Engine and Associated Algorithms to Enhance Identification of Both 2D and 3D Impressions (pdf, 45 pages) | SED Technology, LLC | Impression Evidence | 2007-DN-BX-K169 | $295,247 |
| A Statistical Validation on the Individuality of Tool Marks Due to the Effect of Wear, Environmental Exposure and Partial Evidence (pdf, 79 pages) | Intelligent Automation, Inc. | Impression Evidence | 2006-DN-BX-K029 | $148,444 |
| A Statistical Validation of the Individuality of Guns Using High Resolution Topographical Images of Bullets (pdf, 49 pages) | Intelligent Automation, Inc. | Impression Evidence | 2006-DN-BX-K030 | $102,798 |
| Probability of a Match in Bitemarks | Institute for Forensic Imaging | Impression Evidence | 2006-DN-BX-K252 | $96,903 |
| Method Development for Objective Physical Matching: Meeting Daubert | U.S. Department of Defense, Technical Support Working Group | Impression Evidence | 2005-IJ-R-051 | $471,252 |
| Evaluation and Application of Polynomial Texture Mapping for Footwear and Tire Impression Evidence Comparisons (Abstract) | California Department of Justice | Impression Evidence | 2004-IJ-CX-K008 | $128,802 |
| Quantification of Tool Markings (41 pages) | Ames Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy | Impression Evidence | 2004-IJ-R-088 | $390,000 |
| Multidisciplinary Reference Source Development | ||||
| Forensic Science Reference Database | NIST Office of Law Enforcement Standards | Multidisciplinary Reference Source Development | 2010-DN-R-7121 | $250,000 |
| Inventory of Forensic Databases | NIST Office of Law Enforcement Standards | Multidisciplinary Reference Source Development | 2010-DN-R-7121 | $125,000 |
| Update the NIJ/NIST Handbook for Facility Planning, Design Construction and Moving | NIST Office of Law Enforcement Standards | Multidisciplinary Reference Source Development | 2010-DN-R-7121 | $80,000 |
| NIST Statistical Evaluation of ASCLD/LAB Uncertainties Protocol | NIST Office of Law Enforcement Standards | Multidisciplinary Reference Source Development | 2008-DN-R-121 | $75,000 |
| Forensic Pathology | ||||
| Investigating Unexplained Deaths Through Molecular Autopsies | City of New York, Office of Chief Medical Examiner | Forensic Pathology | 2011-DN-BX-K535 | $696,879 |
| Characterization of Bacterial and Fungal Communities Associated with Corpse Decomposition Using Next Generation Sequencing | Regents of the University of Colorado | Forensic Pathology | 2011-DN-BX-K533 | $894,629 |
| Pediatric Fracture Printing: Creating a Science of Statistical Fracture Signature Analysis | Michigan State University | Forensic Pathology | 2011-DN-BX-K540 | $681,147 |
| Utility of Postmortem X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) in Supplanting or Supplementing Medicolegal Autopsies | University of New Mexico | Forensic Pathology | 2010-DN-BX-K205 | $895,832 |
| Estimating Postmortem Interval: A Molecular Approach | West Virginia University Research Corporation | Forensic Pathology | 2010-DN-BX-K180 | $462,492 |
| Investigation of a Novel Approach to Forensic Analysis Using Neutron Imaging Techniques | UT-Batetelle Oak Ridge National Laboratory | Forensic Pathology | 2008-IJ-R-134 | $499,261 |
| A Forensic Pathology Tool to Predict Pediatric Skull Fracture Patterns | Michigan State University | Forensic Pathology | 2007-DN-BX-K196 | $499,824 |
| Questioned Documents | ||||
| Statistical Examination of Handwriting Characteristics Using Automated Tools | Research Foundation of SUNY | Questioned Documents | 2010-DN-BX-K037 | $425,077 |
| NIST/NIJ Expert Working Group on Human Factors in Question Document Analysis | NIST Office of Law Enforcement Standards | Questioned Documents | 2010-DN-R-7121 | $200,000 |
| Frequency Occurrence of Handwriting and Hand-Printing Characteristics | University of Central Florida | Questioned Documents | 2010-DN-BX-K273 | $498,659 |
| Development of Individual Handwriting Characteristics in 1,800 Students: Statistical Analysis and Likelihood Ratios That Emerge Over An Extended Period of Time. | Minnesota Department of Public Safety | Questioned Documents | 2010-DN-BX-K212 | $399,172 |
| Validity, Reliability, Accuracy, and Bias in Forensic Signature Identification | Kentucky State University | Questioned Documents | 2010-DN-BX-K271 | $466,710 |
| Forensic Document Analysis System (pdf, 17 pages) | CedarTech, Inc. | Questioned Documents | 2006-DN-BX-K025 | $153,242 |
| Method Development for Objective Physical Matching: Meeting Daubert | U.S. Department of Defense, Technical Support Working Group | Questioned Documents | 2005-IJ-R-051 | $25,000 |
| Quantitative Assessment of the Discriminatory Power of Handwriting (pdf, 46 pages) | Research Foundation of the State University of New York | Questioned Documents | 2004-IJ-CX-K050 | $891,458 |
| Forensic Toxicology | ||||
| Prediction of Drug Interactions With Methadone, Buprenorphine and Oxycodone from In Vitro Inhibition of Metabolism | University of Utah | Forensic Toxicology | 2011-DN-BX-K532 | $1,058,604 |
| Comprehensive Forensic Toxicological Analysis Of Designer Drugs | The Florida International University Board of Trustees | Forensic Toxicology | 2011-DN-BX-K559 | $143,225 |
| Separation and Identification of Drugs of Abuse Using ESI-IMS-MS | Florida International University | Forensic Toxicology | 2011-DN-BX-K531 | $241,447 |
| Expansion of a Cheminformatic Database of Spectral Data for Forensic Chemists and Toxicologists | Research Triangle Institute | Forensic Toxicology | 2010-DN-BX-K177 | $499,804 |
| The Effects of Acquisition of Postmortem Blood Specimens on Drug Levels and the Effects of Transport Conditions on Degradation of Drugs | Iowa Department of Public Health | Forensic Toxicology | 2010-DN-BX-K216 | $167,697 |
| Designer Amphetamines in Forensic Toxicology: Analysis and Prevalence | Sam Houston State University | Forensic Toxicology | 2008-DN-BX-K126 | $466,492 |
| Analysis of Cocaine Analytes in Human Hair II: Evaluation of Different Hair Color and Ethnicity Types (pdf, 235 pages) | Research Triangle Institute | Forensic Toxicology | 2008-DN-BX-K179 | $519,146 |
| Development of an AccuTOF-DART Database of Potential Toxins and Drugs for Use by Forensic Laboratories (pdf, 46 pages) | Research Triangle Institute | Forensic Toxicology | 2008-DN-BX-K180 | $817,415 |
| Development and Production of Reference Materials for Control and Calibration of Hair Drug Testing (pdf, 80 pages) | Research Triangle Institute | Forensic Toxicology | 2006-DN-BX-K012 | $212,344 |
| Evaluation of New and Novel Direct Sample Introduction, Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry Instrument for Postmortem Toxicology Screening (pdf, 321 pages) | Research Triangle Institute | Forensic Toxicology | 2006-DN-BX-K014 | $484,545 |
| Enhanced Studies of LC/MS/MS Capabilities to Analyze Toxicology Postmortem Samples (pdf, 224 pages) | Georgia Bureau of Investigation | Forensic Toxicology | 2006-DN-BX-K015 | $131,411 |
| Analysis of Cocaine Analytes in Human Hair: Evaluation of Concentration Ratios in Different Hair Types, Cocaine Sources, Drug User Populations, and Surface-Contaminated Specimens (pdf, 106 pages) | Research Triangle Institute | Forensic Toxicology | 2006-DN-BX-K019 | $200,307 |
| The Development of Microfluidic Devices for the Rapid Isolation and Detection of Drugs of Abuse (pdf, 77 pages) | Florida International University | Forensic Toxicology | 2004-WG-BX-K077 | $493,693 |
| Application of Solid Phase Microextraction Methods for Forensic Toxicological Analysis of Postmortem and Decomposed Samples | Sam Houston State University | Forensic Toxicology | 2003-IJ-CX-K002 | $58,264 |
| Use of LC/MS/MS to Rapidly Perform First-Pass Screening for Drugs and Poisons in Postmortem Toxicology Cases (pdf, 43 pages) | Georgia Bureau of Investigation | Forensic Toxicology | 2003-IJ-CX-K007 | $407,451 |
| MicroCantilever (MC) Based Robust Sensing Approach for Controlled Substances (pdf, 65 pages) | Ames Laboratory | Forensic Toxicology | 2008-DN-R-038 | $685,000 |
| Trace Evidence | ||||
| Developing Guidelines for the Application of Multivariate Statistical Analysis to Forensic Evidence | Michigan State University | Trace Evidence | 2011-DN-BX-K560 | $272,220 |
| Examining the Effects of Environmental Degradation | McCrone Research Institute | Trace Evidence | 2011-DN-BX-K548 | $370,539 |
| Human Hair Proteomics — Improved Evidence Discrimination | The Regents of the University of California | Trace Evidence | 2011-DN-BX-K543 | $151,150 |
| Microfluidic System for Automated Dye Molecule Extraction and Detection for Forensic Fiber Identification | North Carolina State University | Trace Evidence | 2011-DN-BX-K561 | $537,098 |
| Raman Spectroscopy of Automotive and Architectural Pigments: In Situ Identification and Evidentiary Significance | Microtrace LLC | Trace Evidence | 2011-DN-BX-K557 | $242,727 |
| Isotope Analyses of Hair as a Trace Evidence Tool to Reconstruct Human Movements: Combining Strontium Isotope with Hydrogen/Oxygen Isotope Data | IsoForensics, Inc. | Trace Evidence | 2011-DN-BX-K544 | $342,606 |
| Comparison of Microspectrophotometry and Room-Temperature Fluorescence Excitation-Emission Matrix Spectroscopy for Non-Destructive Forensic Fiber Examination | The University of Central Florida | Trace Evidence | 2011-DN-BX-K553 | $241,257 |
| Use of Scanning Electron Microscopy / Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (SEM/EDS) Methods for the Analysis of Trace Evidence | Stoney Forensic, Inc. | Trace Evidence | 2010-DN-BX-K244 | $308,239 |
| LA-ICP-MS and LIBS Analysis of Paper, Inks, Soils, Cotton and Glass | The Florida International University | Trace Evidence | 2010-DN-BX-K179 | $283,090 |
| Fundamentals of Forensic Pigment Identification by Raman Micro-Spectroscopy: A Practical Identification Guide and Spectral Library for Forensic Science Laboratories (pdf, 572 pages) | Microtrace, LLC | Trace Evidence | 2010-DN-BX-K236 | $237,977 |
| Validation of Forensic Characterization and Chemical Identification of Dyes Extracted From Millimeter-Length Fibers | University of South Carolina Research Foundation | Trace Evidence | 2010-DN-BX-K245 | $451,336 |
| Gunshot Residue in a Non-Firearm-Related Detainee Population | Harris County | Trace Evidence | 2010-DN-BX-K222 | $88,837 |
| Improving Investigative Lead Information and Evidential Significance Assessment for Automotive Paint and the PDQ Database | Oklahoma State University | Trace Evidence | 2010-DN-BX-K217 | $460,473 |
| Evaluation of Statistical Measures for Fiber Comparisons: Interlaboratory Studies and Forensic Databases | University of South Carolina Research Foundation | Trace Evidence | 2010-DN-BX-K220 | $489,049 |
| Determination of Unique Fracture Patterns in Glass and Glassy Polymers | University of California, Davis | Trace Evidence | 2010-DN-BX-K219 | $152,877 |
| Statistical Evaluation of Torn Duct Tape (pdf, 90 pages) | University of California, Davis | Trace Evidence | 2009-DN-BX-K235 | $154,300 |
| Development of Advanced Raman Spectroscopy Methods and Databases for the Evaluation of Trace Evidence and the Examination of Questioned Documents - Phase II | Research Foundation of CUNY | Trace Evidence | 2009-DN-BX-K185 | $435,070 |
| Developing a High Throughput Protocol for Using Soil Molecular Biology as Trace Evidence | Board of Regents, University of Nebraska, University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Trace Evidence | 2009-DN-BX-K199 | $142,475 |
| Method Development and Validation of Comparative Finished Fiber Analysis Using Nano-Sampling Cryomicrotomy and Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry | NC State University | Trace Evidence | 2009-DN-BX-K216 | $619,141 |
| Rapid Screening and Confirmation of Organic GSR Using Electrospray Mass Spectrometry | Florida International University | Trace Evidence | 2009-DN-BX-K251 | $291,339 |
| Significance of Elemental Analysis From Trace Evidence | Florida International University | Trace Evidence | 2009-DN-BX-K252 | $366,322 |
| Improvements to Laser Ablation-Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry for Quantitative Forensic Analysis Using a Short Pulse (100 Femtosecond) Ultraviolet Laser | Ames Laboratory | Trace Evidence | 2009-DN-R-112 | $200,000 |
| Forensic Analysis of Ink, Arson, Explosive, and Controlled-Substance Samples Using a Revolutionary Mass Spectrometry Method | Iowa State University | Trace Evidence | 2006-DN-BX-K017 | $701,145 |
| Development of Advanced Raman Spectroscopy Methods and Databases for the Evaluation of Trace Evidence and the Examination of Questioned Documents (pdf, 147 pages) | Research Foundation of CUNY | Trace Evidence | 2006-DN-BX-K034 | $311,948 |
| Application of Fluorescence Line Narrowing Spectroscopy to Forensic Fiber Examination | University of Central Florida | Trace Evidence | 2006-DN-BX-K036 | $185,476 |
| Application of Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy to Forensic Science: Analysis of Paint Samples (pdf, 84 pages) | University of Central Florida | Trace Evidence | 2006-DN-BX-K251 | $125,186 |
| Evaluation of Ultraviolet Radiation Absorbing Compounds in Textile Fibers Utilizing High-Performance Liquid Chromatography and Atmospheric Pressure Ionization Mass Spectrometry (HPLC/MS) | Sacramento County District Attorney | Trace Evidence | 2005-IJ-CX-K008 | $31,151 |
| Instrumental Analysis of Pigmented Ink Jet Printer Inks (abstract only) | Indiana University | Trace Evidence | 2005-IJ-CX-K064 | $261,258 |
| Elemental Analysis of Glass by SEM-EDS, XRF, EPMA, LIBS and LA-ICP-MS | Florida International University | Trace Evidence | 2005-IJ-CX-K069 | $380,679 |
| The Scientific Working Group on Dog and Orthogonal Detector Guidelines (SWGDOG) (pdf, 155 pages) | Florida International University | Trace Evidence | 2005-IJ-CX-K031 | $356,498 |
| Forensic Glass Analysis by LA-ICP-MS: Assessing the Feasibility of Correlating Windshield Composition and Supplier (pdf, 125 pages) | Sacramento County District Attorney | Trace Evidence | 2004-IJ-CX-K007 | $36,053 |
| Application of Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy to Forensic Science: Analysis of Glass Samples (pdf, 44 pages) | University of Central Florida | Trace Evidence | 2004-IJ-CX-K031 | $210,728 |
| Elemental Analysis of Glass and Paint Materials by Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) For Forensic Application (pdf, 256 pages) | Florida International University | Trace Evidence | 2003-IJ-CX-K004 | $166,629 |
Note
[1] Award amounts include original and supplemental funding.
[2] The total funding for these three projects was $1,248,570 and We are unable to provide specific amounts for each individually.
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Date modified: April 12, 2012