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! Shasta County Coroner’s Office Teams with Othram to Identify a 2013 Jane Doe (DNASolves […]
Meet Your ISHI 36 Speakers: Vanessa Lynch
In regions affected by conflict, survivors of sexual violence often face a second injustice: the absence of forensic systems that can hold perpetrators accountable. For Vanessa Lynch, founder of DNAforAfrica, that gap is not just a technical challenge—it’s a moral one. At ISHI, Vanessa will present “Samples2Solutions: Advancing Forensic DNA Capacity to Support Survivors of […]
Transforming Forensic Genetics: Peter Gill’s Legacy in DNA Profiling
Sponsored by QIAGEN Laying the Groundwork: Forensics Before DNA Peter Gill, now Professor of Forensic Genetics at Oslo University Hospital, began his career in 1982 at the United Kingdom’s Forensic Science Service (FSS). At that time, DNA profiling did not exist. Investigators relied on protein polymorphisms, which were unstable, offered low discrimination and degraded easily. […]
Meet Your ISHI 36 Speakers: Walther Parson
Some cases capture the imagination long after the evidence has aged. The story of Kaspar Hauser, a 19th-century figure shrouded in mystery and myth, is one such case—and it has revealed an unexpected lesson for modern forensic genetics. At ISHI, Walther Parson will present “The Kaspar Hauser Enigma: Historical Myths and Scientific Controversy.” By revisiting […]
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! San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office and FBI Team with Othram to Identify 1982 Homicide […]
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 […]