This workshop will give the audience an introduction to the assignment of the likelihood ratios (LR) for single source and mixed DNA profiles. Attendees will become familiar with the mathematical models and calculations for LRs from probabilistic genotyping software. Advanced examples including LRs for small pedigrees will be explored. We will cover how to report LRs with emphasis on avoiding fallacies (including the transposed conditional or prosecutor’s fallacy). Worked examples will help the attendees understand the theoretical concepts. Attendees should have a solid understanding of algebra and bring a calculator to the workshop. Handouts will be provided.
This workshop is intended for DNA analysts, supervisors, technical leaders, attorneys and judges. A foundation in Algebra is required.
This workshop will give the audience an introduction to the assignment of the likelihood ratios (LR) for single source and mixed DNA profiles. Attendees will become familiar with the mathematical models and calculations for LRs from probabilistic genotyping software. Advanced examples including LRs for small pedigrees will be explored. We will cover how to report LRs with emphasis on avoiding fallacies (including the transposed conditional or prosecutor’s fallacy). Worked examples will help the attendees understand the theoretical concepts. Attendees should have a solid understanding of algebra and bring a calculator to the workshop. Handouts will be provided.
This workshop is intended for DNA analysts, supervisors, technical leaders, attorneys and judges. A foundation in Algebra is required.
Fee includes materials. We encourage early registration and will be waiving cancelation penalties for 2021.
Workshop currently at capacity. A waitlist is available to join on our registration page.
PHF Science
Jo-Anne Bright is a Senior Science Leader within the Forensic Biology group at PHF Science, where she has worked since 1999. Jo is one of the co developers of STRmix™, expert software for the interpretation of forensic DNA profiles and the new Australasian standard.
Professor and Executive Director, Center for Human Identification (CHI), University of North Texas Health Science Center
Michael Coble, PhD, is a Professor and the Executive Director of the Center for Human Identification at the University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. Dr. Coble received his PhD in Genetics from The George Washington University. He has over 100 peer-reviewed publications in forensic DNA analysis and interpretation and is recognized among the top 2% of highly cited researchers worldwide.
