Forensic Lab Talks
Free Virtual Seminar
Now available On-Demand
About This Series
The Journal of Forensic Sciences (JFS) of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) has joined forces with Wiley to present a series of virtual educational seminars for forensic scientists.
The series will cover a range of topics important to this community highlighting the most recent methods and best practices in areas such as forensic chemistry (covering spectroscopy, microscopy, and other techniques), toxicology, trace evidence, DNA analysis, and many more.
Please Note: Previous Forensic Lab Talks participants must register below to attend this Virtual Seminar.
FLT #9: LipSynch Battle: Synchrotron Spectroscopic Imaging for the Study of Forensic Cosmetic Traces
The transferability and variability of cosmetics makes them an ideal form of forensic trace evidence. Despite this, they remain relatively under-studied compared to traces such as fibers or DNA, with current research largely limited to chemical variability studies of bulk cosmetics. In this presentation we will highlight an ongoing research project applying synchrotron-source spectroscopy to probe the chemistry of cosmetics at the microscale, along with contextual factors affecting their transfer and persistence. The challenges of microheterogeneity, importance of appropriate data analysis, and utility of synchrotron-source spectroscopy in forensic examinations will be considered. This presentation is appropriate for students, academics, and practitioners.
*A Certificate of Attendance will be sent to participants who attend the FLT #9 virtual seminar live*
The opinions expressed in this seminar are those of the presenter and do not reflect of the opinions of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) or its members.