Bruce R. McCord is an analytical chemist developing procedures for forensic analysis including both biochemical (genomics) and chemical assays (trace analysis). His current research interests involve forensic epigenetics, rapid PCR, microfluidics and surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy. Previously, he worked as an Assistant Professor at Ohio University and a Research Chemist at the FBI Laboratory. Dr. McCord has published over 130 peer reviewed papers, 11 patents and 16 book chapters and serves as Deputy Editor for the journal Electrophoresis, Editor for Forensic Sciences (MDPI) and is a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Forensic Chemistry.