Embracing the Challenges of Leadership in Biology
Today’s blog is written by guest blogger, John M. Collins, Executive Leadership Coach. Reposted from The ISHI Report with permission. Like you, I’m excited about ISHI 2021 while still sad about the impact that COVID-19 had on ISHI 2020 and so many other forensic science conferences. These conferences are critically important to the […]
Work Interrupted: How the COVID-19 Pandemic Impacted Life in the Lab
We caught up with workshop chairs Michael Coble and Jessica Charak Lehrner to gain their perspective on weathering the pandemic. Read on to see how both made it through the last year eager to take on 2021. What is your current job title? How long have you worked there and in the […]
Poster Abstracts due July 12th
The organizing committee invites you to submit your abstracts for poster presentation. Abstracts will be considered for presentation on topics related to advances in the DNA typing process, policy updates and interesting case studies. All proposals will be selected based on perceived interest to the forensic community. Abstract proposals should be non-commercial and focused […]
Searching for Unsung Heroes
What does a hero look like to you? They are unlikely to be wearing a cape, but may be wearing a uniform, or camouflaged in plain clothes. During the COVID pandemic many of our friends and co-workers have become de facto heroes by helping others in ways both great and small. During the pandemic […]
Searching for Our Next ISHI Student Ambassador
Are you a student pursuing a degree in forensic science? Are you passionate about sharing your research with future generations? Can you “hashtag this” quicker than you can pipette? Would you like to win free registration for ISHI 32 in Orlando? If so, we invite you to apply to become an ISHI Student Ambassador. […]
Save the Date for ISHI 32
An infant kidnapped from a Chicago hospital. A man who became an “unidentified living person” the instant a DNA test disproved his past. An internationally known investigative genetic genealogist who helped solve the mystery of their true identities. This is the story genetic detective CeCe Moore, along with Paul Fronczak, abandoned as a toddler 55 […]
What to Know Before You VIRTUALLY Go
What a roller coaster ride 2020 has been! With all that’s changed, we are excited that we’re still able to welcome you to ISHI 31 (albeit in a different format). We are thrilled to have so many of you joining us from around the world and though we’re meeting in a different way, our expert […]
Up for a Challenge? Compete at ISHI 31 to Win Prizes!
Submit photos each day of the General Sessions for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card. Complete additional tasks for a chance to win the grand prize – free admission to ISHI 32 (including workshops). One of the things we love most about ISHI is seeing all of you, the attendees! […]
The ISHI 31 Agenda Has Been Announced!
The agenda has been released for the 31st International Symposium on Human Identification. Experts from around the world will be presenting on genetic genealogy, MPS, Rapid DNA, phenotyping and much more (including the interesting cases)! View the full agenda on our website! This year, you can attend ISHI without even leaving the ranch. View […]
