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Our contribution to the development of forensic science

FSI staff continue to be active at all levels in ENFSI and have made major contributions to the following documents as well as assisting the ongoing work of the expert working groups in which we participate.

DNA
Publications
  Examining the transfer of male DNA onto female underwear in simulated non sexual social interaction versus digital penetration to assist in the evaluation of results in casework scenarios. Science & Justice Volume 63, Issue 1, 2023, Pages 90-108.
Authors Sharon Doole, Maggie Boyce, Charlotte Hargreaves, Geraldine Davidson, Karen Alexander, Isla Fraser, Charlotte Murphy, Marce Lee-Gorman, Carol Rogers
   
  The relevance of false positive acid phosphatase reactions indicative of the presence of seminal fluid from oral and vaginal samples. Science & Justice Volume 63, Issue 4, 2023, Pages 477-484.
Authors J.E. Allard, G. Davidson, A. Baird, M. Boyce, S. Jones, J. Lewis, C. Lowrie, B.M. McBride
   
  Assessing the background levels of body fluids on hands. Science & Justice Volume 63, Issue 4, 2023, Pages 493-499
Authors Hayley Douglas, Isla Fraser, Gerry Davidson, Charlotte Murphy, Marce Lee Gorman, Maggie Boyce, Sharon Doole
   
  Background levels of body fluids and DNA on the shaft of the penis and associated underpants in the absence of sexual activity. Science & Justice Volume 63, Issue 4, 2023, Pages 529-536.
Authors A. Taylor, G. Davidson, M. Boyce, C. Murphy, S. Doole, C. Rogers, I. Fraser
   
  Enzyme activity, DNA degradation and drying times of semen, saliva and vaginal material. Science & Justice Volume 63, Issue 6, 2023, Pages 663-670
Authors Jonathan Finnis, Charlotte Murphy, Geraldine Davidson, Karen Alexander, Jennie Lewis, Maggie Boyce, Finlay Kennedy, David Casey, Nicola Clayson, Isla Fraser, Charlotte Hargreaves, Nighean Stevenson, Sharon Doole, Carol Rogers
   
  The Forensic Science Regulator published guidance for Y-STR analysis: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/y-str-profiling 
Authors FSI’s Dr. Charlotte Murphy contributed to this through the Forensic Science Regulator DNA Specialist Group.
   
  ‘Interpretation and reporting of mixed DNA profiles by seven forensic laboratories in the UK and Ireland’; Forensic Science International: Genetics 58 (2022) 102674.
Authors Ben Mallinder, Susan Pope, Jim Thomson, Lesley-Ann Beck, Andrew McDonald, Dorothy Ramsbottom, Denise Syndercombe Court, Des Vanhinsbergh, Michael Barber, Ian Evett, Kevin Sullivan, Jonathan Whitaker
   
  Evaluative approach to semen transfer in a case of alleged sexual assault. A Case Study: Interpretation and reporting of mixed DNA profiles by seven forensic laboratories in the UK and Ireland. Science & Justice 62 (2022) 448–454
Authors C. Murphy and J. Ryan
   
  Novel recovery methods for biological materials in cases of alleged sexual assault: A word of caution. Science and Justice, Volume 62, Issue 5, September 2022, Pages 621-62.
Authors C. Murphy, K. Alexander, M. Stark and G. Davidson
   
  The prevalence and persistence of saliva in vehicles. Forensic Science International: Genetics, Volume 53, 2021,102530.
Authors Patrick Kelly and Edward Connolly
DRUGS
Publications
  An evaluation of the SIRCHIE Nark®II Presumptive Drug Testing (PDT) kit for the identification  of Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) and Methylamphetamine (MA)  in casework samples at Forensic Science Ireland.  
Authors Mr. Robert Kennedy, Dr. Gavin McLaughlin, Dr. Shane O’Malley, Dr. David Casey.
   
  “Quantification Summary 2016-2019”.  Cocaine, diamorphine and amphetamine quants. 
Authors The Chemical Analysis Department, FSI
   
  Drug Data 2019, Chemical Analysis Department, 
Author Dr. Shane O’Malley
   
  Benzodiazepines and other medications 2019,    Chemical Analysis Department
Author Dr. Shane O’ Malley
   
  Irish drug quantification trends for cocaine, diamorphine and amphetamine 2016-2019. Drugnet Issue 77
Authors Sarah Hanniffy and Yvonne Kavanagh.
   
  Amphetamine Quantification Report 2020 (Internal Publication)
Authors Sarah Hanniffy, Dr. Rachel Fagan, Anita Mc Hugh-Moran, Rachel Moran.
   
  An unusual detection of 2-amino-3-(2-chlorobenzoyl)-5-ethylthiophene and 2-methylamino-5-chlorobenzophenone in illicit yellow etizolam tablets marked “5617” seized  in the Republic of Ireland. Drug Test Anal. 2021;1–8.  wileyonlinelibrary.com/journal/dta
Authors Carol Downey1, Audrey O’Donnell1, Gavin McLaughlin1, Geraldine O’Neill1, John O’Brien2, Pierce V. Kavanagh3
Quality & Reference
Publications
  Illuminating the benefits and limitations of forensic light sources. Science & Justice (2022), doi: https:// doi.org/10.1016/j.scijus.2022.12.001.
Authors J. Finnis, G. Davidson, I. Fraser, C. Murphy, C. Hargreaves, N. Stevenson, S. Doole, C. Rogers

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