Lynda Treat‐Clemons
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Lynda Treat-Clemons is a forensic scientist whose research has focused on the automation and optimization of DNA extraction and analysis workflows for forensic applications. Working at the intersection of molecular biology and forensic science, she has made notable contributions to the development of high-throughput laboratory systems designed to improve the efficiency and reliability of forensic DNA processing. Her most recognized work, published in 2009, centers on the HID EVOlution System — an integrated robotic platform developed in collaboration with Tecan Group and Applied Biosystems. Her research demonstrated the successful automation of DNA extraction from complex forensic sample types using the PrepFiler Automated Forensic DNA Extraction Kit, a contribution that has garnered 23 citations and helped advance standardized protocols in forensic laboratories. In a companion study, she extended this work to encompass automated DNA quantification and short tandem repeat (STR) analysis setup, further streamlining the forensic DNA workflow from sample to profile. Treat-Clemons' contributions are particularly significant for crime laboratories seeking to reduce manual processing time, minimize human error, and increase sample throughput — critical factors in addressing forensic case backlogs. Her work represents a meaningful step toward fully integrated, automated forensic DNA analysis systems.
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