title: The ParaDNA® Screening System - a case study in bringing forensic R&D to market.
abstract: The creation of new technologies and their application to forensic science is key to the field's development. Rapid DNA profiling is one such area of research which has grown in response to a desire from enforcement authorities for in-house forensic DNA processing and rapid access to forensic genetic intelligence. However, introducing novel technologies into the forensics market must be carefully monitored and controlled as the success or failure of any technology ultimately has long standing implications for victims, suspects, and also to Police and forensic practitioners. This article outlines the research, development, validation and implementation of the ParaDNA® Screening System as a case study in taking forensic research and development to market.
authors.affiliation: Product Development Group, LGC Forensics, Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, OX14 3ED, United Kingdom. Electronic address: paradna@lgcforensics.com.
authors.forename: Nick
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Dawnay
authors.affiliation: Product Development Group, LGC Forensics, Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, OX14 3ED, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Romana
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ahmed
authors.affiliation: Product Development Group, LGC Forensics, Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, OX14 3ED, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Naif
mesh_terms: D004247:DNA / Q000302:isolation & purification; D016172:DNA Fingerprinting / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D006801:Humans; D018895:Microsatellite Repeats; D016495:Police
chemical_list: D004247:DNA
keywords: Development; Forensic science; R&D; Rapid DNA; Research; Screening