Suzanna R. Ryan, MS, D-ABC

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April 2012 Newsletter Available!! 

This month's newsletter provides the reader with information regarding the "Next Generation" amplification kits, specifically, the Identifiler Plus kit.  In addition, other recently developed products designed to enhance DNA results are described.  Our monthly journal review article focuses on an article describing a method to identify menstrual blood and distinguish it from peripheral blood.

New - Touch DNA Summary Article Available

Click here to read Ms. Ryan's latest article:

Touch DNA.  What is it? Where is it? How much can be found? And, how can it impact my case?
A question and answer guide to all things touch DNA

With the advent of new technologies and procedures, DNA evidence is being used in more criminal cases than ever before.  No longer reserved for the most violent of crimes, even simple burglaries and drug possession cases are often submitted to the laboratory for DNA analysis.  In the modern forensic lab the most minute amounts of sweat and skin cells are routinely used to obtain DNA profiles.

With ever-increasing caseloads and pressure to speed up case turn-around-times, mistakes in even the very best of labs can and do happen.  How can you be sure that the results in your case are error-free?  And, perhaps even more importantly,  how can you catch an error before your client is facing jail time?

One way is to hire an independent forensic DNA consultant such as Ryan Forensic DNA Consulting.  Our primary consultant, as a former case-working DNA analyst, can review your results in detail for accuracy and adherence to laboratory protocols and can alert you to potential errors, contamination events, or even DNA mixups.

How we can help you:

RYAN FORENSIC DNA CONSULTING offers complete review of forensic serology and DNA cases.  This includes:

• Chain of Custody 
• Communication logs
• Analyst's benchnotes
• Serological test results
• DNA data (hard copy and/or electronic review available)
• Mixture interpretations
• Statistical conclusions
• Reports
• Adherence to protocols

In addition, we can help prepare you for trial through:

• Review of laboratory manuals
• Review of contamination logs
• On-site visits to DNA labs
• Observation of testimony
• Providing expert testimony
• Testimony questions
• Attorney education programs 

Contact us today!

For additional information or a free initial consultation, please contact us at:

information@ryanforensicdna.com

We look forward to hearing from you.