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! STRmix™ Will Interpret DNA Evidence for Mississippi Office of Forensic Laboratories […]
Previewing the Posters of Our ISHI Student Ambassadors: Noelle Neff
Student Ambassador, Noelle Neff, will be presenting a project that sought to investigate if neurodegenerative disease can be revealed using a forensic DNA typing assay using next-generation sequencing (NGS) with her poster at ISHI 33 this month. The forensic markers utilized for the identification of individuals were, in part, chosen because they are within […]
Analysis of the Genealogy Process in Investigative Genetic Genealogy
Travis chats with Larry Wein, a professor at Stanford University who has provided U.S. Congressional testimony on the US-VISIT Program and an Indian Supreme Court briefing on the UIDAI Program, and has recently published papers on ballistic imaging and sexual assault kits. At ISHI 32 last year, Larry spoke on developing a systematic approach […]
Previewing the Posters of Our ISHI Student Ambassadors: Justin Rivera
Forensic Genetic Genealogy (FGG) has recently become a valuable tool in the forensic science community and is having a great impact on the resolution of unresolved cases, including homicides, sexual assaults, and Unidentified Human Remains (UHRs) cases. In forensic investigations, following traditional Forensic DNA (STR) analysis and CODIS upload (within the United States), and failure […]
Inspiring the Next Generation of Forensic Scientists
In this interview, we sit down with Dr. Nicole Novroski, Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto Mississauga in the field of forensic genetics. She shares her journey from student to professor and provides advice for other young scientists considering this career path. Dr. Novroski also discusses how the field of forensic DNA has changed […]
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! Washington Sheriff’s Office Awarded $480K Grant for Rapid DNA Program (Police1 […]
Meet ISHI Exhibitors: Promega
Travis sits down with Ann MacPhetridge of Promega Corporation. In this interview, they discuss the good that has come out of the pandemic, such as the strides that science has made and remembering what the human spirit is capable of. They also discuss which Disney characters they most identify with, the passion for forensic science […]
Previewing the Posters of Our ISHI Student Ambassadors: Andrea Ramírez Torres
Recently, the human microbiome has been studied for applications in human identification and its potential transfer to various surfaces. However, there has been little research on the genital microbiome, which physiologically differs from other body sites, and has great potential value in cases of sexual assault. As per Locard’s Principle of Exchange, the genital microbiome […]
Under the Microscope – Julie Conover Sikorsky
In August of 2020 the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Forensic Biology Unit (FBU) went on- line with a Rapid DNA program. Their goals were three-fold: 1) incorporate this technology into their regular casework cadence; 2) establish a Rapid DNA infrastructure within their service area; and 3) develop a plan to mobilize this technology should […]
