For crime labs, law enforcement and first responders seeking technology, training and expertise in advanced DNA analysis, the Center is a resource with state-of-the-art testing and training laboratories, and will develop validation guidelines, training modules and support materials.
Watch our Webinar:Expanding DNA Capability Out of the Laboratory (Focusing on Rapid DNA)
Training for the Non-Scientist
Rapid DNA solutions can be implemented inside or outside the laboratory. Training can take place at your facility using your existing instruments, or at our Rapid DNA Center of Excellence in Largo, FL using the Applied Biosystems™ RapidHIT™ ID system from Thermo Fisher Scientific. Your agency or laboratory’s protocols will be incorporated into the training and workflow solution. Our training can cater to the function it will serve in your agency or laboratory. The base training includes instrument operation:
- Loading the instrument
- Software operation
- Data export
Additional modules can be included, adding in-person exercises during the customized training.
Sample Preparation
- Hands-on exercises to prepare evidence samples
- Provided samples including swabs, gum, cigarette butts, cutting material, bone, hairs, teeth, and muscle tissue
Biological Screening
- Detection of and testing for bodily fluids
- Online course covering theory available for one year
- Lecture and practical hands-on exercises incorporated into Rapid DNA training
Data & Mixture Interpretation
- Comparing DNA profiles and judging data quality
- Troubleshooting based on data
- Online course covering theory available for one year
- Lecture and practical hands-on exercises incorporated into Rapid DNA training
Schedule a demo, tour, or request training
- Webinar: Expanding DNA Capability Out of the Laboratory (Focusing on Rapid DNA)
- Download the report summary: "Results from Rapid DNA Multi-Laboratory Study Published – Showing Noteworthy Technology Advancements and Platform Differences"
- Speaker, Paul J., "ECONOMIC COMPARISON OF THE RELATIVE COSTS AND EFFICIENCY OF USING THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC RAPIDHIT™ ID SYSTEM VERSUS TRADITIONAL DNA LABORATORY ANALYSIS" (2023). Faculty & Staff Scholarship. 3282.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/faculty_publications/3282 - Download the white paper: "Maximize Crime-Solving with Rapid DNA: Complementary approaches to DNA processing save time and money"
- View presentations from our Center of Excellence User Forum on our YouTube page and download the presentations to follow along.
- Read about this program in the St. Pete Catalyst.