Amy Brodeur, MS

Associate Program Director of Biomedical Forensic Sciences Assistant Professor of Anatomy & Neurobiology

Associate Program Director of Biomedical Forensic Sciences

Research Interests & Expertise:
Sperm retention/transfer on washed items of evidence
Recovery of epithelial cells from clothing and handled items
Detection of saliva stains on skin

Use of ninhydrin for semen detection
Optimization of blood screening methods for subsequent DNA analysis
Detection of blood and semen on burned items
Collection methods for trace biological samples
Development of a tinted superglue for fuming white or light colored surfaces
Effects of saliva on spermatozoa.

Websites:
BUSM Profile
Biomedical Forensic Sciences Faculty
Forensics Colleges

Departments & Programs:
Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology