Introducing the 2025 ISHI Student Ambassadors: Kiersten Fultz
Kiersten Fultz didn’t always know she wanted to work in forensic DNA. In fact, she was halfway to pharmacy school when a true crime documentary changed everything. The moment she saw experts explaining how DNA could help solve cases, something clicked—and she’s been chasing answers ever since. Now a forensic biology grad student at Virginia […]
Improving SANE Exams for Victims: Does the Use of Lubricants Impact DNA Recovery?
What do water-based lubricants have to do with forensic DNA analysis? At ISHI 35, Student Ambassador Kierra Field shared her research on how these substances impact DNA collection and STR profiles, while also reflecting on her journey into forensic science. In this inspiring interview, discover: 🔬 Kierra’s groundbreaking research and findings on DNA loss in […]