Use of flow cytometry in cell type identification for forensic purposes

Project description

Cell type identification (e.g. buccal, vaginal or hand skin cells) are vital to properly understand DNA results in a forensic context. Currently no confirmatory tests exist to identify these cell types, limiting, in many instances, the value of the evidence. Flow cytometry provides a potential novel method for cell of identification during forensic analysis. Different types of flow cytometry techniques will be evaluated for their potential to identify different cell types, to separate mixtures and provide other forensically relevant information.

Co-supervisors

Dr van Oorschot from Victoria Police Forensic Services Department. Dr Taylor from Forensic Science SA. Dr Best from Flinders Flow Cytometry.

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