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Meghan Appley (Fed)

Research Scientist

Meghan Appley joined the Surface and Trace Chemical Analysis Group in December 2021.  Her research focuses on the application of mass spectrometry techniques to forensic science and public health. Meghan’s current research focuses on the development a rapid drug trend monitoring system through the analysis of trace residues from paraphernalia by mass spectral techniques (e.g., DART-MS, GC-MS, LC-MS/MS).

Publications

UV Stabilizer BTMPS in the Illicit Fentanyl Supply in 9 US Locations

Author(s)
Chelsea Shover, Morgan Godvin, Meghan Appley, Elise Pyfrom, Fernando Montero Castrillo, Karli Hochstatter, Neil Garg, Adam Koncsol, Joseph Friedman, Caitlin Molina, Ruby Romero, Brendan Harshberger, Jordan Spoliansky, Candace Winstead, Edward Sisco
Bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl) sebacate (BTMPS) belongs to a class of molecules called hindered amine light stabilizers that are used in plastics
Created December 8, 2021, Updated March 10, 2023