Technology Transfer Workshop Laser Microdissection (LMD)

Technology Transfer Workshop

Laser Microdissection (LMD)

Technology Transfer Workshop

Instructors

Chicago Medical School (RFUMS)Christine Sanders geneskr@alumni.ucsd.edu

Northern Louisiana Crime Lab (NLCL)Pat Wojtkiewicz pwojtkie@nlcl.org Kelli Raley kraley@nlcl.org

Leica MicrosystemsAndy Lee Alee@leica-microsystems.com

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Student Introductions

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Facilities• Where are we?• Largo, FL• NFSTC - National Forensic Science Technology Center

• http://nfstc.org/aboutus/index.htm

• Walking tour

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Agenda ReviewDAY 1• Introduction to LMD technology• Basic cell identification• Preparing samples for LMD (lab)• Demonstration and instruction of LMD

instrumentation (lab)• LMD exercises (lab)• (NFSTC staff performs PCR and CE)

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Agenda Review cont…DAY 2• Research studies in forensic LMD

development• LMD applications using fluorescence (lab)• LMD experiences in the forensic laboratory• Review of DNA results from “DAY 1”

laboratory exercises• Practical application of LMD in the forensic

laboratory• TL/Managers only - Round table discussions