When disaster strikes, forensic scientists need answers—fast. What if they had a ready-to-use toolkit for deploying Rapid DNA in mass casualty events?
At ISHI 35, Taylor Koepfler, a forensic scientist, introduced a no-cost, publicly available Mass Disaster Response Toolkit designed to help agencies immediately deploy Rapid DNA technology during crises like wildfires, building collapses, and mass fatality incidents.
🔬 Inside this interview:
➡️ How this toolkit will support forensic teams in high-pressure situations
➡️ Real-world cases where Rapid DNA could have made a critical difference
➡️ How Taylor’s forensic background led her to focus on mass disaster response
➡️ The emotional challenges of victim identification—and why it’s so important
This toolkit will soon be available via the Forensic Technology Center of Excellence to ensure forensic professionals are prepared when the unthinkable happens.
