Forensic Analytical Assists at the World Trade Centerwww.mediamaponline.com, January 1, 2003 A year and a half after the World Trade Center attacks, a team of laboratories is still working to identify all the remains found at the site of the twin towers. Standard forensic techniques such as dental records and fingerprints have been used in some instances, but many of the identifications have been made using DNA analysis. Forensic Scientist Eleanor Salmon, a DNA analyst in the Forensic Science Division of FASI, recently spent two weeks in Ann Arbor, Michigan helping with this massive project. Ms. Salmon is responsible for consultative and analytical services on a wide variety of cases involving biological material. She possesses knowledge and experience in the area of DNA analysis including isolation of biological materials and subsequent preparation, analysis and interpretation by PCR and traditional serological techniques. Her previous experience involved processing of backlogged forensic casework from various police agencies using the 13 CODIS STR loci designated by the FBI and high throughput convicted offender DNA databases. The Forensic Science Division of Forensic Analytical specializes in the analysis, identification, and interpretation of physical evidence. Court qualified experts provide consulting and analytical services to the criminal and civil legal communities. The firm has extensive experience with analytical methods, evidence interpretation, consultation, and courtroom testimony. The Forensic Science Division combines prompt turnaround and a competitive fee schedule with criminalistics expertise to create a new tradition in forensic science. Please visit our web site at www.forensica.com. | 
