Virginia Institute of Forensic Science and Medicine Faculty

The Virginia Institute of Forensic Science and Medicine is fortunate to have nationally and internationally renowned experts in forensic science and medicine as part of its faculty. Each faculty member brings an invaluable breadth of knowledge and expertise to VIFSM training programs and research initiatives. Please click on the links below to learn more about the works and contributions of each VIFSM faculty member:

• Sylvia Buffington-Lester, Forensic Scientist

• Leah Bush, M.D., Chief Medical Examiner

• Bob Bushnell, Commonwealth's Attorney

• John Butt, M.D., Forensic Expert

• Jason Byrd, Ph.D.

• Susan Carson, R.N. F.N.E.

• Frank A. Ciaccio, M.S.

• Ann L. Davis, Forensic Scientist

• Eileen Davis, M.S., Forensic Scientist

• Marla Graff Decker, Deputy Attorney General

• Mike Doucette, Commonwealth's Attorney

• Mark Fields, Detective

• Marcella F. Fierro, M.D.

• Ray Greenwood, Police Captain

• Wendy M. Gunther, M.D., Assistant Chief Medical Examiner

• David W. Hall, Ph.D., Forensic Botanist

• Lori Hardin, Emergency Planner

• Ted Hunt, Chief Trial Assistant

• Deborah Kay, M.D. Assistant Chief Medical Examiner

• Elizabeth Kinnison, M.D., Assistant Chief Medical Examiner

• Lisa Leppo, Ph.D., Forensic Anthropologist

• Larry McCann, Violent Crimes Consultant

• Blair Miller, Search and Rescue Professional

• Diane Powers, Director of Communications

• Debra J. Twomey, Retired Master Detective

Please note: This is not a comprehensive listing of VIFSM’s faculty members and reflects only the self-reported accomplishments of each faculty member. This database is updated monthly. If you have any questions, please contact info@vifsm.org