Just Skin Deep_2019 NIJ R&D_099
In episode one of the 2019 R&D season, Just Science interviews Dr. Katherine Scafide and Dr. Daniel Sheridan about their use of Alternative Light Sources for the detection and assessment of cutaneous bruising. Until the 1990s, it was commonly believed that clinicians and forensic professionals could estimate a bruise\u2019s age by analyzing its color change. Now, we know that isn\u2019t the case. To fill this gap in knowledge, Dr\u2019s Scafide and Sheridan are working on creating a method for accurately assessing bruises by utilizing different filters to isolate wavelengths of light. Listen along as they discuss the characteristics of bruising, the factors affecting bruise perception, and their innovative use of paintballs in this episode of Just Science. \nThis season is funded by the National Institute of Justice\u2019s Forensic Technology Center of Excellence.