D.N. Gehres
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D.N. Gehres is a forensic geneticist whose work centers on the optimization and integration of next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies into operational forensic DNA laboratories. Their most significant contribution involves the systematic evaluation and refinement of the Promega PowerSeq™ Auto/Y system, a targeted NGS panel for analyzing autosomal and Y-chromosomal short tandem repeats (STRs). In their highly cited 2017 study, Gehres demonstrated how to streamline this complex system for routine casework, addressing critical challenges such as sample throughput, data analysis workflows, and concordance with traditional capillary electrophoresis methods. This work has been instrumental in bridging the gap between research-grade NGS tools and practical forensic implementation, earning 30 citations and influencing laboratory protocols. Gehres’ research is pivotal for advancing forensic genetics, enabling more discriminatory power in mixture analysis and kinship testing. Their achievements highlight a commitment to translating cutting-edge molecular tools into reliable, court-admissible evidence, making them a key figure in the modernization of forensic DNA analysis.
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