ISHI On-Demand
Expert Perspectives. Real-World Context. On Your Schedule.
ISHI On-Demand modules offer in-depth, expert-led conversations on some of the most complex and evolving topics in forensic DNA science.
Each module brings together respected scientists, practitioners, and thought leaders to explore how forensic methods are applied, challenged, and defended in real laboratory and courtroom settings. Rather than scripted lectures or vendor demonstrations, ISHI On-Demand focuses on professional insight, decision-making, and lived experience from the field.
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What to expect
- A blended format
Carefully selected lectures paired with expert interviews that expand, contextualize, and challenge the material. Trusted voices from the forensic community
Speakers include internationally recognized forensic scientists, statisticians, technical leaders, and practitioners with direct casework and courtroom experience.Practical perspective, not vendor-driven content
Focused on how forensic science is actually practiced — from validation and interpretation to documentation and communication.Flexible, on-demand access
Watch on your own time, revisit key segments, and engage with the material at the depth most relevant to your role.
Who it's designed for
ISHI On-Demand modules are intended for a broad professional and educational audience, including:
Forensic DNA analysts and technical staff
Laboratory supervisors, managers, and directors
Forensic science students and trainees
Law enforcement professionals working with DNA evidence
Legal professionals seeking to better understand forensic DNA interpretation and communication
For some viewers, the material may serve as an introduction or refresher. For others — particularly those already working with these methods — it may provide additional context, perspective, or insight into how peers approach shared challenges.
ISHI On-Demand is not intended to replace laboratory-specific training, validation, or policy development. Upon completion, a certificate will be issued to the registrant within 5 business days.
Now Available: Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG): Frameworks, Case Triage, and Responsible Implementation
Featured speakers include:
- Nana Lamousé-Welch – DNA Specialist, Office of the Bronx District Attorney
- Cristina Servidio – Chief Operating Officer & Technical Leader, DNA Labs International
- David Gurney – Director, Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center, Ramapo College
- Cairenn Binder – Assistant Director, Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center, Ramapo College
- Colleen Fitzpatrick – President & Founder, Identifinders International
- Lisa Graaf – Forensic DNA & Kinship Analysis Expert, Netherlands Forensic Institute
This ISHI On-Demand module focuses on building a functional framework for FIGG, drawing on real-world experience from forensic scientists, investigative genetic genealogists, and policy contributors. Through detailed case examples and expert discussion, the module examines how agencies move from interest in FIGG to responsible practice—by establishing clear decision-making processes, case triage criteria, documentation standards, and lines of communication between laboratories, investigators, genealogists, and prosecutors.
Rather than presenting FIGG as a standalone technique, the module emphasizes its role within a broader forensic and prosecutorial ecosystem. Topics include selecting appropriate cases, choosing and sequencing technologies, coordinating with vendors and partners, managing disclosure and oversight, and ensuring that genealogical leads are translated into STR-based confirmation suitable for court.
This module is designed to help forensic laboratories and justice system partners understand what needs to be in place before FIGG is used, how to align stakeholders throughout the process, and how to build workflows that support scientific rigor, legal defensibility, and public trust.
Probabilistic Genotyping, DNA Mixtures, and Likelihood Ratios
This ISHI On-Demand module brings together leading forensic scientists, statisticians, and implementation experts to share practical perspectives drawn from casework experience, research, and laboratory oversight. Through a series of moderated conversations, the speakers explore how probabilistic genotyping fits into modern forensic workflows, where its strengths and limitations lie, and how analysts and laboratory leaders can approach interpretation and communication with transparency and scientific rigor.
Expert Witness Testimony Skills for Forensic DNA Analysts
This ISHI On-Demand module examines expert witness testimony through multiple lenses — including lived experience, prosecution, laboratory leadership, education, and cross-examination strategy. Rather than focusing on scripted responses or litigation tactics, the module emphasizes the professional responsibilities, communication skills, and preparation habits that support scientifically sound and defensible testimony.