NC Human Identification and Forensic Analysis Laboratory
Our laboratory also assists law enforcement agencies in the discovery of clandestine burials and recovery of surface and buried remains
The lab PI is Dr. Ann Ross a Board Certified forensic anthropologist
For assistance contact:
- 919-515-9009
- ncsuforensicanth@ncsu.edu
American Academy of Forensic Sciences
American Board of Forensic Anthropology
NC International Association for Identification
Forensic Anthropology Society of Europe
Forensic Technology Center of Excellence
The Forensic Analysis Laboratory holds the NC Office of the Chief Medical Examiner contract through NC DHHS for forensic anthropological casework for North Carolina
Mission
Human identification
Human identification is achieved via modern methods of skeletal analysis and the development of a biological profile such as biological sex, age-at-death, ancestry (using geometric morphometrics and isotopic analysis with a collaboration with IFAAS to establish place of origin), living stature, and unique antemortem characteristics of unidentified decedents.
Radiographic Identification
Side-by-side radiographic comparisons of antemortem and postmortem radiographs are utilized to make a positive identification of presumptive ID's, which compose approximately forty percent of our case work. Radiograph project.
Trauma Analysis
An important aspect of skeletal analysis is determining the mechanism of injury, fracture patterns. Interpreting the number, and sequence, which helps the Medical Examiner establish the cause of death and whether a crime was committed.
