Internships with Impact: Kristina Martinet
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student Kristina Martinet pictured with FRSC faculty at 2024 AAFS National Conference in Denver
Forensic Science major Kristina Martinet presented her research on the analysis of terpenes and terpenoids at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) Conference last month in Denver. These compounds are believed to have medicinal benefits and are responsible for the aroma characteristics in plants, including hops and cannabis. In Dr. DeFrancesco’s lab, she worked to develop an optimized method for separation and identification using Gas Chromatography-Electron Impact-Mass Spectrometry (GC-IE-MS). After graduation in May 2024, Kristina will start her new job in forensic toxicology at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene. Funding for her travel to AAFS was graciously provided by the Forensic Science Program and the Chicago Chromatography Discussion Group.
See the CAS Student Spotlight for more information on Kristina's accomplishment.
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