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! Dr. Jack Ballantyne Joins STRmix Advisory Board. National Center for Forensic Science Director Will […]
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 […]
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! Hundreds May Finally Find Answers with Tarrant County’s New Cold Case Task Force (NBCDFW […]
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 […]
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! Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, District 18 Medical Examiner’s Office, & FDLE Leverage Othram to […]
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 […]
When the Sea Holds Its Dead: How DNA Brought a Dutch War Hero Home After 80 Years
When Lisa Graaf took the stage at ISHI 36, she had a story to tell about a mandible that had waited 19 years for a name. It was broad and heavy—chunky, as an NFI anthropologist would later describe it—when fishermen hauled it from the North Sea in 2003. Golden inlays glinted from several teeth, evidence […]