From on Our Lab Benches to in Your Pocket
Forensic Science
Forensic Science
Forensic Science
Before pursuing doctoral studies, Dr. Vannoy worked as a drug chemist for the state of Missouri, where she developed an interest in revolutionizing forensic research. She continued her path in forensics through a National Institute of Justice fellowship, which funded her doctoral research on developing creative in-field analyses.
In-field Sensing
Forensic Science
Forensic Science
Electroanalysis is a useful in-field/point-of-care detection strategy because it is simple, fast and affordable. Like many detection strategies, though, electroanalysis suffers from poor selectivity in mixtures, thus requiring creative selectivity measures. Perhaps the most successful example is the glucose sensor, which works through in
Electroanalysis is a useful in-field/point-of-care detection strategy because it is simple, fast and affordable. Like many detection strategies, though, electroanalysis suffers from poor selectivity in mixtures, thus requiring creative selectivity measures. Perhaps the most successful example is the glucose sensor, which works through introducing a selective enzymatic reaction to the electrochemical reaction scheme.
Patenting Methods
Forensic Science
Patenting Methods
We are dedicated to developing new analytical tools from novel methods designed in the lab to building practical and accessible devices. Our current focus is in-field forensic detections:
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.analchem.2c01630
Current Products
Forensic Science
Patenting Methods
If you are interested in learning more about the reagent-less cocaine sensor, please email kathrynjvannoy@gmail.com
We think this could replace the colorimetric tests, providing better selectivity and ease of use. This device is handheld, battery powered and all you need to add is some water!