CEMinar: Matthew Emery, Quantifying DNA Degradation in Thermally Altered Forensic Bones and Teeth Using Ancient DNA Techniques

Dr. Matthew Emery is a Research Assistant Professor at Binghamton University

Dr. Emery is interested in a wide range of biomolecular applications in forensic, anthropological, and the (bio)archaeological sciences. To date, Dr. Emery’s research has focused on applying ancient DNA and next-generation sequencing methods to highly degraded archaeological and forensic human bones and teeth. Currently, Dr. Emery’s research is focused on integrating ancient DNA extraction methods with those employed in modern forensic DNA laboratories. His analysis seeks to better understand the nature of DNA degradation of forensic human remains when subjected to high-intensity thermal changes from the surrounding environment, such as fire.

Zoom link: https://asu.zoom.us/j/83968081579