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The Forensic Science Research Program accelerates the development of science-based measurement methods, standards, tools, and assessments to underpin reliable, accurate, interoperable, and validated forensic analysis.

Our objectives are to strengthen the quality and practice of forensic science by conducting impactful research and development; producing reference materials, data, and tools; creating guidelines and manuals; supporting method testing, evaluation, and validation; and fostering partnerships with forensic stakeholders.  

Forensic ScienceDigital evidenceDrugs and toxicologyFirearms and toolmarksForensic biometricsForensic geneticsTrace evidenceManufacturingQuality assuranceMathematics and statisticsExperiment designStatistical analysis

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### Forensic Science Research Program Manager

                -  Robert Ramotowski  robert.ramotowski@nist.gov      (301) 975-4772   

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