This Week in Forensic Science
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the door! King County Medical Examiner’s Office and Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office Team with Othram to […]
When the World Trade Center Towers Came Down, a Select Group of Forensic Experts Stood Up
Student Ambassador Poster Preview: Laila Mansour on Testing the Tools Behind DNA Extraction
Every ISHI Student Ambassador brings a unique perspective on the science shaping the future of forensic DNA. Through this series, we’re highlighting their research, the questions driving their work, and the impact they hope to make. Meet Laila Mansour, whose project takes a closer look at something many of us take for granted in the […]
This Week in Forensic Science
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the door! Investigative Genetic Genealogy Helps Identify Two Arizona John Does After Years of Uncertainty (The […]
The August ISHI Report: Innovation Meets Reality
August always arrives with a certain energy—part summer slowdown, part ramp-up to the fall. For the forensic DNA community, it also means we’re just a few months out from gathering in West Palm Beach for ISHI 36. And while conference prep is in full swing, this issue of the ISHI Report reminds us of the […]
Student Ambassador Poster Preview: Maria Josefina Castagnola on Unlocking Age Estimation Through Teeth and Epigenetics
The ISHI Student Ambassadors give us a glimpse of where forensic science is headed, and each story reveals a different path into the field. This series highlights their research, their journeys, and the problems they’re determined to solve. Josefina Castagnola, whose passion for forensic epigenetics is opening new doors for human identification, previews her scientific […]
This Week in Forensic Science
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the door! GenGenies Partners with Coroner’s Office to Help Identify Fox Hollow Farm Remains (The Hamilton […]
Meet Your ISHI 36 Speakers: Elyssa Trautmann
Cold cases often carry the weight of time, unanswered questions, and evidence that doesn’t always fit neatly into today’s standard workflows. For Elyssa Trautmann, a DNA analyst with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, that challenge has become a calling. Guided by the wisdom of veteran colleagues and the encouragement of trusted mentors, Elyssa has […]
Student Ambassador Poster Preview: Kiersten Fultz on Using HRM and Machine Learning to Untangle DNA Mixtures
At ISHI, we believe the future of forensic DNA is shaped not just by today’s experts, but by the students who are stepping into the field with fresh ideas and fearless curiosity. That’s why each year we invite Student Ambassadors to share their research, their stories, and their vision for what comes next. In this […]