Jacki Benfield
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Jacki Benfield is a forensic scientist whose research has centered on the automation of DNA analysis workflows for forensic applications. Working at the intersection of molecular biology and forensic science, Benfield has made notable contributions to the development and validation of automated systems designed to streamline the processing of biological evidence. Her most cited work, published in 2009, demonstrates the successful implementation of the HID EVOlution Extraction System — a robotic platform utilizing the PrepFiler Automated Forensic DNA Extraction Kit — to efficiently extract DNA from challenging forensic sample types. This research, which has garnered 23 citations, addressed a critical need in forensic laboratories for high-throughput, reproducible sample processing. Complementing this work, Benfield also contributed to the automation of DNA quantification and short tandem repeat (STR) analysis through the HID EVOlution qPCR/STR Setup System, further advancing the capacity of forensic labs to process evidence with greater speed and accuracy. Her contributions reflect a broader effort to modernize forensic DNA workflows, reducing human error and increasing laboratory efficiency — work of enduring relevance to the forensic science community.
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