Strengthening Forensic Science: From the Scene to the Courtroom
Opening and Keynote Presentation – Robert Wesley and Dr. Michael Sigman
Intersection of Science, Law, and Statistics
Distinguishing Between Opinion and Relevance Versus Demonstrably Sufficient Science – Dr. Karan Kafadar
Forensic Textile Fiber Identification Using Detergent Fluorescence – Dr. Nirvani Mujumdar
Characterization and Classification of Silicone Lubricants with Statistics – Brooke Baumgarten
Distinguishing Sexual Lubricants from Personal Hygiene Products (PHP) for Sexual Assault Investigations – Yasmine Moustafa
Expert Witness Issues
Challenges and Solutions for Expert Witness Testimony – Jessica Gabel Cino
Workshop: Cross Examination of Expert Witness – Stephan Krejci
Case Studies: The Importance of Proper Evidence Collection and Presentation in Court
The Orlando Police Department Cold Case Initiatives – Det. Michael Moreschi
Proper Collection of Evidence – Dr. Mark Kerrin
Characterization and Quantification of the Microbial Degradation of Sexual Lubricants – Danielle Green
Novel Trends in Forensic Analysis
Next Generation Detection Technologies in Forensic Science – Dr. Adam Hall
Biological Sex Determination Via Elemental Analysis by Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy – Dr. Mauro Martinez
Modern Forensic Palynology: Extracting All Information from These Tiny Particles – Dr. Matthieu Baudelet
Identification of Cosmetic Particles Transferred During Close Personal Attacks – Kandyss Najjar
Accurate Interpretation of Evidence
What is Forensic Statistics, and What Does it Mean for Forensic Pattern Recognition? – Dr. Simon Cole
Direct Analysis in Real Time Mass Spectrometry (DART-MS): A New Tool for Forensic Paint Examiners – Dr. Mark Maric
Analytical Protocol Development for Rapid Detection of Adulterants in Urinalysis – Bianca Olivieri
Characterization of Sexual Lubricants and Condoms Using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometry – Caterina Vadell-Orsini
Keynote Presentation
Legal Aspects of Including Statistics in Court – Stephan Krejci and Dr. Candice Bridge