Investigative Genetic Genealogy is powering cold case solves on a daily basis around the country. The purpose of this workshop is to provide a comprehensive overview of the process of investigative genetic genealogy from lab to investigation. This will entail a deep dive into the instrumentation used (microarray, next gen sequencing, whole genome sequencing), bioinformatics used to transform that data, the databases utilized and the process of investigation that genetic genealogists use. The forensic community is new to this process and this workshop is intended to provide clarity to the community.
Forensic DNA Community, including bench level scientists and laboratory leadership
Investigative Genetic Genealogy is powering cold case solves on a daily basis around the country. The purpose of this workshop is to provide a comprehensive overview of the process of investigative genetic genealogy from lab to investigation. This will entail a deep dive into the instrumentation used (microarray, next gen sequencing, whole genome sequencing), bioinformatics used to transform that data, the databases utilized and the process of investigation that genetic genealogists use. The forensic community is new to this process and this workshop is intended to provide clarity to the community.
Forensic DNA Community, including bench level scientists and laboratory leadership
Workshop currently at capacity. A waitlist is available to join on our registration page.
Director of Bioinformatics, Astrea Forensics
Kevin Lord is Director of Bioinformatics at Astrea Forensics, where he leads development of bioinformatics tools and workflows for forensic investigative genetic genealogy. He is the architect and lead developer of Astrea’s ISO 17025-validated WOPR pipeline, which converts challenging low-coverage and degraded sequencing data into FIGG-optimized SNP profiles.
Internationally Recognized DNA Expert
CeCe Moore is an internationally recognized DNA investigative expert, educator and pioneer in the field of genetic genealogy. She has led the Parabon Genetic Genealogy Team to the unparalleled record of over 400 successful identifications of violent criminal suspects and unidentified decedents since 2018. Starting in 2010, she began developing the now widely used genetic genealogy techniques that have become foundational to the IGG field. CeCe’s work with law enforcement has led to the first conviction, the first conviction through jury verdict, the first conviction in a recent violent crime, and the first exoneration in cases where the suspect was identified through genetic genealogy.
