1. Laser Microdissection (LMD)

2. Instructors Chicago Medical School (RFUMS)
Christine Sanders
Northern Louisiana Crime Lab (NLCL)
Pat Wojtkiewicz
Kelli Raley
Leica Microsystems
Andy Lee
NEED BIOS

3. Student Introductions

4. Facilities Where are we? Largo, FL
NFSTC - National Forensic Science Technology Center
Walking tour

5. Agenda Review DAY 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)

6. 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