Forensic Science: Current State and Perspective by a Group of Early Career Researchers

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Morelato, M., Barash, M., Blanes, L., Chadwick, S., Dilag, J., Kuzhiumparambil, U., Nizio, K.D., Spindler, X. and Moret, S. 2017. Forensic Science: Current State and Perspective by a Group of Early Career Researchers. Foundations of Science. Vol 22 (Issue 4), pp. 799 - 825. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10699-016-9500-0
AuthorsMorelato, M., Barash, M., Blanes, L., Chadwick, S., Dilag, J., Kuzhiumparambil, U., Nizio, K.D., Spindler, X. and Moret, S.
Abstract

Forensic science and its influence on policing and the criminal justice system have increased since the beginning of the twentieth century. While the philosophies of the forensic science pioneers remain the pillar of modern practice, rapid advances in technology and the underpinning sciences have seen an explosion in the number of disciplines and tools. Consequently, the way in which we exploit and interpret the remnant of criminal activity are adapting to this changing environment. In order to best exploit the trace, an interdisciplinary approach to both research and investigation is required. In this paper, nine postdoctoral research fellows from a multidisciplinary team discuss their vision for the future of forensic science at the crime scene, in the laboratory and beyond. This paper does not pretend to be exhaustive of all fields of forensic science, but describes a portion of the postdoctoral fellows’ interests and skills.

KeywordsDecomposition odour profiling; Fingermark detection; Forensic DNA analysis; Forensic intelligence; Ignitable liquid residues; Investigative genetics; Portable analytical instruments; Sports drug testing; Trace
Year2017
JournalFoundations of Science
Journal citationVol 22 (Issue 4), pp. 799 - 825
PublisherSpringer
ISSN1572-8471
1233-1821
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1007/s10699-016-9500-0
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