Forensic Technology

NFSTC offers a variety of professional forensic services in support of training and other projects, but does not handle casework.  For more information about our laboratory, please contact Joan Ring, forensic services manager, at 727-549-6067, ext. 154, or email joan.ring@nfstc.org.

Scientific Posters and Presentations

NFSTC scientists regularly evaluate tools and technology for the forensic community.  Results are shared as scientific posters, workshops and evaluation reports.  (Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the posters. To download the free Reader, click here.)

• The Benefit of Using the QIAGEN MinElute® PCR Purification Kit for Post PCR Cleanup on Low Level DNA Samples (AAFS 2009)
  Poster, handout and full evaluation report
• The Evaluation of Eight Commercially Available STR Kits (AAFS 2009)
  Poster, handout and full evaluation report
• Field Investigation Drug Officer (FIDO) (AAFS 2008)
• Technology Transition Workshops (AAFS 2008)
• NFSTC General and Program Information (ASCLD 2007 Annual Meeting)
• Field Investigation Drug Officer (FIDO) (ASCLD 2007 Annual Meeting)
• NFSTC General and Program Information (ASCLD 2006 Annual Meeting )
• Field Investigation Drug Officer (FIDO) (2006 American Academy of Forensic Sciences)
• Project Safe Neighborhood (ASCLD 2006 Annual Meeting )