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Mountaineers making a difference — Glen Jackson
As a national and international leader in forensic and investigative science programs, Glen Jackson, Ming Hsieh Distinguished Professor of Forensic and Investigative Science, says the University is racing to shape the future of the field.
WVU forensic science research responds to DEA need for faster, better identification of drugs like fentanyl
A new partnership between West Virginia University and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, backed by $399,000 in funding from the National Institute of Justice, aims to revolutionize drug identification in forensic science. WVU’s Glen Jackson is advancing the Expert Algorithm for Substance Identification (EASI), which promises to improve the accuracy and speed of identifying psychoactive substances like fentanyl and its analogs, crucial for law enforcement and legal proceedings. This breakthrough could save labs time and resources while aiding in the fight against drug-related overdoses.