Applications in Forensic Proteomics
Material Measurement Laboratory, Biomolecular Measurement Division
NIST only participates in the February and August reviews.
The overall theme of this research is forensic proteomics. Specifically, this project aims to build a comprehensive and in-depth keratin (e.g., skin/hair) peptide mass spectral library for human identification using genetically variant peptides (GVPs), while accounting for a diverse array of experimental introduced artifacts, using modern LC-MS instruments and custom software tools. Individuals with a background in proteomic sample preparation, mass spectrometry, and software development are encouraged to apply as well as an interest in forensics and measurement quality assurance.