Biomed Students Explore Forensic Science During Visit to NYC Chief Medical Examiner’s Office
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On Tuesday, September 22nd, Ms. Lamarque (accompanied by Mrs. Jason) took a group of her Biomed students to the NYC Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for National Forensic Science Week.
In honor of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, students started the day with a student focused address on response, identification, DNA science, and a promise that continues 25 years later led by the Assistant Director of Forensic Biology.
They participated in a full day of activities including the analysis of a mock crime scene and learned about the role of an Investigator, they learned all about the role of a medical examiner and the valuable role that the provide for NYC. , they interacted with various demonstration tables including, a virtual autopsy demonstration, toxicology, bone structure comparison, and photography and X-ray analysis.
Students were also able to see inside an official Special Ops Truck and a refrigerated transport truck that can hold multiple decedents. They had the opportunity to take a tour of a DNA lab and the Operations Center.
