Prof. Dr. Melissa M. Bailey

Associate Professor and Director of Forensic Science · Department of Physical Sciences · Emporia State University

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Academic focus & active research

Dr. Bailey investigates novel synthetic cannabinoid breakdown pathways, postmortem blood alcohol stability, and chromatographic identification of designer pharmaceuticals.

Forensic Toxicology Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) Controlled Substance Identification Trace Evidence Analysis

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Institution: Emporia State University
Department / Faculty: Department of Physical Sciences
Primary Field: Forensic Toxicology
Campus Location: Emporia, Kansas, United States

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