About 1 percent of samples tainted by mishandling
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According to bureau documents obtained by WBNS, however, contamination has caused “inconclusive” results and, on at least one occasion, hurt a case “irreparably.”
“Even if it happens only once a year, that’s something that really needs to be remedied,” said Dan Krane, a biological-sciences professor at Wright State University and founder of Forensic Bioinformatics, a consulting firm that reviews DNA test results from hundreds of court cases around the world each year.
Turning injury into impact
Because her own athletic career was cut short due to injury, Siobhan Fagan ’04 has made it her goal as an athletic trainer to ensure others in her care don’t suffer a similar fate. Continue reading
From dance to data, Wright State students showcase research at annual celebration
Research from students in six colleges and dozens of disciplines took center stage at Wright State’s Celebration of Undergraduate and Graduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities. Continue reading
A lifetime of curiosity
A childhood filled with curiosity and invention inspired Wright State alum Jackie Janning-Lask to pursue a career focused on engineering, leadership and public service. Continue reading
Wright State students raise more than $59,000 for Dayton Children’s Hospital at Raiderthon
Raiderthon raised more than $59,000 for Dayton Children’s Hospital, pushing its cumulative total to more than $600,000 in the last 13 years. Continue reading
Wright State retains Carnegie Research 2 classification, reinforcing national research impact
Maintaining the R2 designation signals Wright State’s continued commitment to advancing discovery while training the next generation of researchers and professionals. Continue reading
