Anti-counterfeiting solution maker expands scientific teams
According to a 2011 report published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), global counterfeiting losses are forecasted to grow to as high as $1.7 trillion by 2017; the economic impact of this on the U.S. economy alone is estimated to be $775 billion per year; there is thus a growing demand for anti-counterfeiting solutions, including SigNature® DNA from Applied DNA Sciences; the company is expanding its forensic scientific group
Stony Brook, New York-based Applied DNA Sciences, Inc., a provider of DNA-based anti-counterfeiting technology and product authentication solutions (see “Using DNA to track down criminals and fight counterfeiting, 14 March 2011 HSNW) is expanding its forensic scientific group, with the addition of Breanna Mead.
The company notes that Mead brings forensic crime laboratory experience from the Houston Police Department, and most recently, the Institute for Forensic Genetics (IFG) headquartered in Denver, Colorado. At the IFG, she instructed laboratory analysts and research assistants in forensic techniques and was responsible for the coordination of the application of ISO 17025 accreditation. She has a Master’s degree in Forensic Science from Sam Houston State University in Texas.
Dr. Benjamin Liang, the company’s chief scientific officer, stated, “We are excited to have Breanna on board and expect her contribution to the team to respond to the growing demand for DNA anti-counterfeiting technology and forensic authentications.”
According to a 2011 report published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), global counterfeiting losses are forecasted to grow to as high as $1.7 trillion by 2017. The economic impact of this on the U.S. economy alone is estimated to be $775 billion per year, resulting in lost tax revenue and high government spending on law enforcement and health care.
There is thus a growing demand for anti-counterfeiting solutions, and the company says it sees an increasing demand for its SigNature® DNA.
