Author Archives: Dr. Helga George

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About Dr. Helga George

Dr. George has spent several years writing about higher education, healthcare and psychology. She transitioned to a career in writing after fulfilling her lifelong dream of performing research on plant defense chemicals. She earned a BS in Agriculture from Cornell University, an MS in Plant Pathology from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, and a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from Cornell University. Helga also conducted postdoctoral research at the University of California Santa Barbara where she obtained a USDA grant to fund her research.

The Forensic Expert and Court Testimony

The U.S. Supreme Court, in Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts, found that forensic laboratories may be cross-examined by defendants in criminal cases.  This means that these professionals must be educated in the criminal and civil courts and be prepared to provide their …

The Comprehensive Crime Scene Kit

According to Forensic Magazine, a comprehensive crime scene kit is an essential part of the crime scene investigator’s job. Although the type of equipment in a crime scene kit ultimately depends on the investigator’s experience and expertise, there are a …