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Forensic Science R&D Funding Programs at the National Institute of Justice: Chemical and Biological Analysis in the Service of Justice
Thursday, March 11, 2021: 8:30 AM - 9:05 AM
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Description
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is the research, development and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice. NIJ maintains a program of external funding for research and development in the forensic sciences. The portfolio spans a broad range, from fundamental research with the potential for application to forensic science, to the development of prototype devices, to the evaluation of novel instruments and methods. Strengthening the forensic sciences through R&D helps to ensure that the perpetrators of crime can be quickly identified, increasing public safety, and promotes the fair administration of justice for all Americans. Forensic science is a collection of applied disciplines that draws from all branches of science. Nevertheless, practicing forensic scientists most often tend to be concerned with the detection, collection, separation, and analysis of biological and chemical samples. Due to the unique circumstances of forensic evidence, there is an ongoing need for these analyses to be done on ever smaller, degraded, compromised or mixed samples. At the same time, increased backlogs in operational forensic laboratories create pressure to increase the speed and decrease the cost of analyses. These needs drive NIJ’s continuing R&D investments in analytical chemistry and bioanalysis. In this effort, NIJ strives to engage the research community to bring novel methods to solving forensic problems. An overview of NIJ’s R&D programs and portfolio will be presented, highlighting relevant examples in Trace Evidence (fibers, glass, paint, dust, etc.); Seized Drugs and Toxicology; and Forensic Biology. The scope and growth of NIJ’s R&D portfolio since the influential 2009 NAS report "Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States" will be discussed, including measures of program impact and examples of notable projects. Information on the funding cycle and open or anticipated funding opportunities will be presented.
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General Interest,Trace Analysis,Homeland Defense,Spectroscopy
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