Shaping the Future of Forensic Science: Seratec
This interview from ISHI 34 with Alexander Griberman from SERATEC, marks the company’s notable 10th appearance at the conference. SERATEC, a pioneering German-based company, specializes in manufacturing test kits crucial for the forensic community, including those for the detection of various forensically relevant body fluids. Alexander shares insights into SERATEC’s commitment to meeting international customers, […]
Shaping the Future of Forensic Science: Diacel Arbor Biosciences
Join us at ISHI 34 for an enlightening conversation with Brian Renell from Diacel Arbor Biosciences, marking the company’s first-ever appearance at the conference. Diacel Arbor Biosciences, founded by two professors from the University of Michigan, specializes in creating cutting-edge tools for the forensic science community, including their pioneering Hybridization Capture technology for DNA enrichment. […]
Shaping the Future of Forensic DNA: Gentueri
Jordan Villanueva explores the journey of forensic DNA analysis with Randy Nagy, the CEO of Gentueri. They discuss how the industry transitioned from RFLP to STR analysis, and now to genealogy-focused genetic profiling. Randy shares Gentueri’s innovative approaches to improve sample collection and preservation, including their new product GenSpin™, which enhances DNA recovery from swabs. […]
Shaping the Future of Forensic DNA: National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)
Carol Schweitzer and Colin McNally of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) shed light on the transformative role of forensic DNA technology in aiding the identification of missing and exploited children. They delve into their collaborative efforts with various entities, including private labs and the US Secret Service’s Forensic Sciences Division, to […]
Shaping the Future of Forensic DNA: National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)
Carol Schweitzer and Colin McNally of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) shed light on the transformative role of forensic DNA technology in aiding the identification of missing and exploited children. They delve into their collaborative efforts with various entities, including private labs and the US Secret Service’s Forensic Sciences Division, to […]
Meet ISHI Exhibitors: Copan
Travis chats with Elisa Piovanelli, Business Development Manager at Copan. She discusses their portfolio of products available for DNA laboratories such as various swabs and DNA storage solutions. She also discusses the MicroFLOQ® DNA collection tool featuring a micro flocked swab-head co-developed by French Gendarmerie Forensic Research Institute (IRCGN™) and Copan. MicroFLOQ® enables you to […]
Meet ISHI Exhibitors: DNA Labs International
Travis chats with Rachel Oefelein, Director of Research and Innovation, Quality Assurance Manager, and a Senior DNA Analyst at DNA Labs International who has been to 7 different ISHI meetings. They discuss evaluative reporting, which helps to develop a framework for a case by looking at how person’s DNA may have come to be […]
Meet ISHI Exhibitors: SNA International
Travis chats with Allan from SNA International, a staffing firm that provides subject matter experts for government contracts, such as the military, Department of Homeland Security, DOD, and state and local government labs. They also provide software used in underlying Rapid DNA programs around the country. WOULD YOU LIKE TO […]
Meet ISHI Exhibitors: InnoGenomics
Travis chats with Sudhir from InnoGenomics, who has attended most of the meetings since the second meeting held in Madison, WI over 30 years ago. In this interview, Sudhir shares new products available this year developed based upon common issues seen in forensic laboratories, such as a product that uses a nano fiber material […]
