Institute of chemical analysis, applications and forensic science

Institute of Chemical Analysis, Applications and Forensic Science, Northeastern University, Boston, Mass. 02115... 

Institute of Chemical Analysis, Applications and Forensic Science. 

In order to carry out development programs in forensic science, the Institute of Chemical Analysis, Applications and Forensic Science was established. This Institute, a separate organization on campus, has research and training as its main activities with special emphasis in the application of chemical analysis to forensic science. The Institute is further developing programs at the present time in pharmaceutical analysis and energy research its overall philosophy is thus the application of chemical expertise to social problems through the team efforts of chemists and practitioners. 

This paper has outlined activities in forensic science over the past several years at Northeastern University. The establishment of the Institute of Chemical Analysis, Applications and Forensic Science has greatly aided in the development of forensic research and educational programs. Several years ago Bradford and Samuel (10) recommended the establishment of forensic science institutes to provide service to the profession. While we have not exactly followed their ideas, there are similarities between their recommendations and our activities. As time progresses, it is hoped that research and education at this Institute will make significant contributions to the field of forensic science. 

It is a pleasure to thank the contributors and to acknowledge the support of the staff of the Institute of Chemical Analysis, Applications, and Forensic Science at Northeastern University in arranging the program. I am particularly grateful to Suzanne Leidel for her expert typing of several of the manuscripts. Robert F. Gould of the American Chemical Society was also most helpful in bringing this volume to fruition. 

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