Meet Your ISHI 36 Speakers: Cristina Servidio
Cold cases can linger for decades, waiting for the right tools to bring answers forward. For Cristina Servidio, Senior DNA Analyst at DNA Labs International, that challenge comes down to one question: when traditional STR testing fails, what else can DNA reveal? At ISHI, Cristina will present “No More Mister ‘Nice Guy’: A Look […]
Meet Your ISHI 36 Speakers: Brian Hoey
Forensic DNA analysts work at the intersection of science, justice, and relentless pressure. As caseloads grow and expectations rise, so too does the toll on the people behind the bench. Few understand this better than Brian Hoey, whose career has spanned casework, leadership, and deep engagement with the forensic community. At ISHI, Brian will join […]
This Week in Forensic Science
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the door! From Argentina to NJIT: Fulbright Scholar Tackles Forensic Cases of the Unidentified (NJIT – […]
Student Ambassador Poster Preview: Maria Flores on Building Fairer, Smarter Age Estimation Models
The ISHI Student Ambassadors remind us that the future of forensic science is being shaped right now by students who are unafraid to tackle complex questions. Each spotlight in this series shares their research, their journeys, and the impact they hope to make on the field. Meet Maria Flores, who is diving into one of […]
CEBR Competitive Grants Are Open: What DNA Labs Need to Know
Even as evidence pours in faster than ever before—sexual assault kits, homicide samples, drug-fueled crime scene swabs—America’s forensic DNA laboratories continue showing up. They continue solving cases. They continue clearing backlogs that never really stop growing. At a time when demand is climbing and traditional funding streams are uncertain, CEBR competitive funding represents not just […]
This Week in Forensic Science
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the door! Skeletons of Evidence: the Forensic Specialists Uncovering the Truth AFP – 9/12/2025) One bone […]
Meet Your ISHI 36 Speakers: Mohamed Elsayed
Backlogs in sexual assault kit testing remain one of the most stubborn challenges in forensic DNA, with turnaround times that can stretch for months. For Mohamed Elsayed, an engineer-turned-innovator, that reality sparked a bold question: what if analysis didn’t have to wait for the lab at all? At ISHI, Mohamed will present “Toward Analysis at […]
Student Ambassador Poster Preview: Rory Conn on DNA-Based Approaches to Cannabis Analysis
Through the ISHI Student Ambassador program, we get a front-row seat to the ideas and research shaping the future of forensic science. Each spotlight in this series highlights not only the science itself but also the personal journeys behind it. Meet Rory Conn, a graduate student whose work is bringing DNA analysis into an unexpected […]
This Week in Forensic Science
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the door! King County Medical Examiner’s Office and Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office Team with Othram to […]