Cracking Cold Cases with Investigative Genealogy: Innovation and Collaboration in Forensic Science
What happens when decades of forensic experience meet a relentless drive to advance the field? At ISHI 35, Ray Wickenheiser, retired Director of the New York State Police Crime Lab, reflects on his continued passion for forensic science and his work in solving cold cases with groundbreaking tools like forensic investigative genetic genealogy (FIGG), which […]
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! Students ID Missing Person in First Cold Case Solve with NJ State Police (Forensic […]
Exploring Career Options for PhD Students: Planning for Success
Written by Lindsey Drake, Promega. Reposted from Promega Connections with permission. Earning a PhD opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities across academia, industry, government, and beyond. While many students begin their PhD programs with specific career goals, research shows that career interests often evolve during their training (Brown et al., 2023). Therefore, exploring […]
Revolutionizing Forensic DNA Analysis with AI: Transforming Electropherograms and Workflows
What role does artificial intelligence play in modern forensic DNA analysis? At ISHI 35, Meng-Han Lin from the Institute of Environmental Science and Research shared how AI-driven algorithms are transforming the classification of forensic DNA profiles. In this fascinating interview, Meng-Han discusses: 🔬 The development of in-house AI systems for DNA analysis 💡 How AI […]
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! Remains Identified as 1 of 2 Roommates Missing Since 2020 (Forensic – 3/24/2025) Familial […]
Inside Mass Fatality Identification: Lessons and Innovations from Forensic Experts
What does it take to identify victims in mass fatality incidents? At #ISHI35, a panel of forensic experts shared their experiences and insights on the challenges, emotional toll, and groundbreaking advancements in victim identification. In this powerful discussion, discover:🔬 How Rapid DNA and forensic genealogy are transforming mass fatality response🤝 The importance of inter-agency collaboration […]
Investigative Use of Environmental DNA: A New Frontier in Forensic Genetics
This article was generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence. However, all content has been thoroughly reviewed and curated by a human editor before posting to guarantee accuracy, relevance, and quality. Forensic DNA analysis has traditionally relied on biological samples like blood, saliva, or semen to link individuals to crime scenes. However, as technology advances, […]
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! Clallam County Sheriff’s Office Teams with Othram to Identify a 2008 Doe (DNASolves – […]
Solving a 50-Year Cold Case with Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy and Innovation
How do you bring justice to a case that has gone unsolved for nearly 50 years? At ISHI 35, Cristina Servidio from DNA Labs International shared the remarkable story of how forensic investigative genetic genealogy helped identify the Indianapolis Slasher after decades of mystery. In this fascinating interview, Cristina discusses:🔬 How her team used advanced […]
