Students
Our Students
There are 70 full- and part-time students enrolled in the Biomedical Forensic Sciences Program. Currently our students are engaged in coursework and research spanning all forensic science disciplines - including but not limited to forensic chemistry, DNA, Biology, Trace and Pathology.
Presentations/Publications
Travel grants for students presenting at conferences are available through Graduate Medical Sciences and the Biomedical Forensic Sciences Program.
2009
61st Annual AAFS Meeting, Denver Colorado
Sarah Phillips presented her work entitled “A Comparative Study of DNA Extraction Methodologies: Variation in DNA Yield and Effects on Downstream PCR Analysis.” (Principle Investigator - Catherine Grgicak) Abstract: Extraction Methodologies
Jane Mak presented her forensic biology research on “The Effects of Substrate, Blood Volume, and Washing on the Performance of Luminol, Bluestar® Forensic, and Bluestar®Forensic Magnum.” (Principle Investigator - Amy Brodeur)
The United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology Annual Meeting
Will Minett presented his work entitled “Concentrations of Opiates and Psychotropic Agents in Polydrug Overdoses: A Surprising Correlation between Morphine and Antidepressants” (Principle Investigators - Mindy Hull and Tara Moore).
2008
NEAFS 34th Annual Meeting, White Plains NY
Two of our students presented at the Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists 34th Annual Meeting.
21 BMFS Students attended the 34th Annual NEAFS Conference in White Plains NY
Brian Cawrse presented his work on the “Forensic Chemical Analysis and Characterization of Salvia Divinorum and Salvinorin A” (Priniciple Investigator - Adam Hall). Abstract - Salvia Divinorum A- NEAFS 2008
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Elisse Ruiz presented her work on ”Amplification Reproducibility of Profiles Generated Using Identifiler and MiniFiler PCR Amplification Kits: Effects on Mixture Interpretation” (Principle Investigator - Catherine Grgicak, Robin Cotton). Abstract-Amplification Reproducibility-NEAFS 2008
BUFSS
Elisse Ruiz presenting her work at NEAFS 2008
Boston University Forensic Science Society (BUFSS) is a forensic science group consisting of students from the BMFS and Forensic Anthropology programs at Boston University. Goals of the society include raising money to assist in travel to forensic science conferences, hosting guest lectures from respected professionals in the forensic science field, and to promote understanding and interest in biomedical forensic science throughout the Boston University community. Click here to view our events calendar for seminar dates, times and locations. Students may also be interested in joining the Graduate Medical Sciences Student Organization (GMSSO).
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