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Albert Scherr is a Professor and Chair of the International Criminal Law and Justice Program at the University of New Hampshire School of Law. He specializes in forensic DNA evidence, criminal procedure, and the intersection of genetics with legal systems. His roles include directing the Trial Advocacy Program and teaching courses on criminal law, evidence, and international criminal justice.
Education:
- J.D., Vermont Law School
- B.A. in History, Yale University
Research Interests:
Professor Scherr focuses on forensic science admissibility, constitutional privacy rights, and ethical implications of genetic technologies in law enforcement. His NIH-funded research explores genetics in police investigations and privacy boundaries. He also co-designed a national model program addressing ethical, legal, and social issues of the Human Genome Project.
Grants & Contributions:
- Principal investigator for a NIH grant on genetics and constitutional privacy (2021–2023)
- Co-developer of the NIH-funded Summer Faculty Institute at Dartmouth
Leadership & Advocacy:
Served as Chair and President of the ACLU of NH, Board Member of ACLU National, and contributor to legislative reforms on debtors' prisons and bail systems. He authored successful statutory changes and a proposed constitutional privacy amendment.
