Two Landmark Cases. One Question: What Can Forensic DNA Do Now?
The Tuesday opening keynote at ISHI 37 examines two forensic DNA cases in which evidence types long considered limited for traditional analysis were evaluated using advanced sequencing and computational approaches — and what the analytical strategies behind those results mean for the field. Some evidence types have historically sat at the edge of what forensic […]
Mark Your Calendar: Where ISHI Is Headed Next
This article was written with the assitance of AI. The science brings you to ISHI. The destination is what stays with you. Over the next two years, we’re headed to two of the most exciting cities in the country — a sun-soaked SoCal bayfront and the beating heart of American music. If you’ve been on […]
One Night at Gillette Stadium
This article was written with the assitance of AI. Every year, the ISHI off-site dinner gives attendees a chance to step away from the sessions, connect over a meal, and experience something unique to the host region. This year, we’re taking that tradition somewhere special. The ISHI 37 off-site dinner takes place at Gillette Stadium […]
Precision by Day, Providence by Night: Discover the City Hosting ISHI 2026
This article was written with the assitance of AI. When the International Symposium on Human Identification arrives in Providence this October, the science will be front and center. But step outside the conference doors, and you’ll find a city that rewards curiosity, celebrates craftsmanship, and offers the perfect balance of focus and escape. Providence may […]
The February 2026 Issue of The ISHI Report Is Here
The February 2026 edition of The ISHI Report has arrived — and it may be one of our most globally and technically expansive issues yet. This release brings together emerging voices, cutting-edge research, humanitarian identification efforts, and new professional development opportunities. Across every article, one theme rises to the surface: forensic DNA is evolving — […]
ISHI Workshop Lineup: What’s on the Schedule in Providence
This October, ISHI travels to Providence, Rhode Island with workshops designed for working DNA analysts, lab leaders, and emerging forensic scientists. Running October 25-29, this year’s lineup covers everything from benchtop sequencing and probabilistic genotyping to courtroom communication and single-cell analysis. Here’s what’s on the schedule. SNP Genotyping Using WGS on Benchtop Sequencers: Making the […]
Why You Should Apply to Be an ISHI Student Ambassador
If you’re a forensic science student scrolling through Instagram, wondering how you’ll ever break into the field, or questioning whether anyone will take you seriously before you’ve even graduated—this is for you. The ISHI Student Ambassador Program isn’t just another line on your CV. It’s a structured pathway into the forensic DNA community, designed to […]
When the Mixture Doesn’t Add Up: Introducing ISHI On-Demand
The profile looks like a four-person mixture. Or maybe three. The likelihood ratio is strong—until you adjust one assumption. The defense attorney asks you to explain it in court, and suddenly the math you trusted feels harder to defend than you expected. If you’ve been there, you’re not alone. DNA mixtures remain one of the […]
Welcoming our New ISHI Advisory Committee Members: Dawn Romano
As we begin planning for the next ISHI, we’re excited to welcome new voices to the Advisory Committee. These members bring fresh insight, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to moving forensic science forward. We also want to express our heartfelt thanks to those rotating off the committee. Your ideas and input have helped shape […]