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! 1983 Cold Case Murder Arrest (Linn County Iowa – 5/28/2025) Linn County, Iowa sheriff’s […]
Introducing the 2025 ISHI Student Ambassadors: Maria Josefina Castagnola
Maria Josefina Castagnola didn’t land in forensic genetics by accident—it was a gradual unfolding, driven by a lifelong love of science and a growing interest in how identity and justice intersect. From her early days studying biochemistry in Argentina to hands-on work in exhumations and human identification, each experience has brought her closer to her […]
Now Live: The May Issue of The ISHI Report
As spring unfolds and we look ahead to ISHI 36 in West Palm Beach, the May issue of The ISHI Report is now live—and it’s one you won’t want to miss. Start Reading This edition opens with an extraordinary case that bridges forensic science and military history. In DNA Identification of Unknown World War II […]
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! Chemung County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI Team with Othram to Identify a 2022 […]
Introducing the 2025 ISHI Student Ambassadors: Kiersten Fultz
Kiersten Fultz didn’t always know she wanted to work in forensic DNA. In fact, she was halfway to pharmacy school when a true crime documentary changed everything. The moment she saw experts explaining how DNA could help solve cases, something clicked—and she’s been chasing answers ever since. Now a forensic biology grad student at Virginia […]
Improving SANE Exams for Victims: Does the Use of Lubricants Impact DNA Recovery?
What do water-based lubricants have to do with forensic DNA analysis? At ISHI 35, Student Ambassador Kierra Field shared her research on how these substances impact DNA collection and STR profiles, while also reflecting on her journey into forensic science. In this inspiring interview, discover: 🔬 Kierra’s groundbreaking research and findings on DNA loss in […]
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! IGG Identifies Another Likely Victim of ‘Scorecard Killer’ 45 Years Later (Forensic – 5/14/2025) […]
No Longer Unidentified: How Forensic Science is Solving Australia’s Toughest Missing Persons Cases
How do you identify human remains and reunite families with their loved ones? At #ISHI35, Kelly Grisedale from the Australian Federal Police shared the groundbreaking work of the National DNA Program for Unidentified and Missing Persons. In this interview, Kelly discusses: 🔬 How her team resolved over 50 missing persons cases in just two years […]
Improving Forensic DNA Accuracy: Evaluating Sequencing in Diverse Populations
Can DNA sequencing help us better understand diverse populations? At ISHI 35, Ashley Welk presented her research evaluating Promega’s PowerSeq® system on Lebanese DNA samples to explore how well forensic sequencing kits perform across different populations. In this interview, Ashley explains: 🔬 How forensic DNA sequencing identifies individuals and improves casework 💡 The importance of […]