About The Lee Institute
The Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science is a private, nonprofit organization housed on the grounds of the University of New Haven. The institute was conceived by Dr. Lee and other forensic scientists in the early 1990s and opened in the fall of 1998. Dr. Lee’s reputation as one of the world’s leading forensic scientists, coupled with the University of New Haven’s more than 50-year history as one of the country’s premier academic forensic science programs, served as the catalyst for the creation of the Institute.
The mission of the institute is to provide training, education, and case consultation to professionals in the fields of forensic science and criminal justice, both in the United States and internationally. This mission is supported by a cutting-edge facility that includes a crime scene center, forensic technology center, command center, and lecture classrooms. The Institute delivers year-round professional training programs in key investigative disciplines and also develops new programs in response to industry needs.
The Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science links scholars, researchers, students, forensic scientists, law enforcement, the legal community and professional practitioners in many fields to address the scientific and social issues confronting forensic science and the criminal justice system throughout the world. Through training, consultation, research and a unique public learning center, the Institute’s goal is to make the criminal justice system more effective. This is achieved through more accurate and cost-effective crime scene investigations and better crime prevention measures. The Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science marks the State of Connecticut as a world leader in the arena of public safety and forensic science. The Institute specializes in interdisciplinary research, training, testing, consulting and education in forensic science.
In 2023, Dr. Henry C. Lee entrusted the future of the Institute to Dr. Claire Glynn and Dr. Brooke Kammrath, formally transitioning the leadership and operations of the Institute to them. In doing so, Dr. Lee passed on his remarkable legacy to two accomplished forensic scientists whose expertise and vision continue to uphold and expand the Institute’s mission. As experienced and versatile forensic scientists, Drs. Kammrath and Glynn bring diverse expertise and innovative approaches that continue to advance the Institute’s mission, ensuring its relevance and impact in the evolving field of forensic science.
