Reflecting twenty-five years since Sep. 11, 2001, with Professor Mark Desire
Twenty-five years since Sep. 11, 2001, Professor Mark Desire - a full-time faculty member and Forensic Science Advisor of the Rutgers Criminal Justice Program (New Brunswick) - continues supporting 9/11 victims and their loved ones. Using forensic science and improvements in technology, Professor Desire has worked tirelessly with the NYC Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to identify over 1,651 victims. This work continues, and identification breakthroughs have occurred up through the present.
If you or someone you know is still waiting to identify a loved one from 9/11, please visit the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner's website, or call their hotline at 212-447-7884. To learn more about ongoing efforts in support of 9/11 victims, or to consult about careers in forensic science, please contact
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Some additional 2026 posts:
https://www.njspotlightnews.org/2026/09/sept-11-2001-the-stories-25-years-later/