May 2023 Issue of The ISHI Report Now Live
Greetings from Madison and welcome to the May edition of the ISHI Report. This issue is filled with contributions from many familiar names in the forensic science community. Read on to learn more about several topics that will be explored in depth during the workshops at ISHI. Jo-Anne Bright from the New Zealand […]
Bridging Science and Law: A Public Defender’s Take on DNA and Justice
In this insightful interview at ISHI 34, Allison Lewis, a seasoned public defender from New York City, shares her journey and experiences in the legal field. With 18 years of dedication as a public defender, she talks about the inception and evolution of a specialized DNA unit in her office, addressing the growing complexity of […]
Genetic Privacy and Law Enforcement: Navigating Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy
In this insightful panel discussion at ISHI 34, experts Amy McGuire, Bruce Budowle, and David Gurney delve into the complex and evolving intersection of genetic privacy and crime solving. Bruce, with over 40 years of experience including a significant tenure at the FBI, shares his insights on the crucial need to regulate the use […]
DNA in the Courtroom: Keeping Pace with Forensic Reform
Today’s guest blog is written by AnnaKay Kruger, Promega. Reposted from the ISHI Report with permission. Grounded in empirical validation, DNA analysis is widely considered the gold standard of forensic science. In contrast, the perception of DNA analysts in the courtroom has undergone a noticeable shift over the years toward greater skepticism. In the early days […]
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! St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s Office Teams with Othram to Identify 1984 […]
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! Second Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Grant Enables Modern Re-Testing (Forensic – […]
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! Arkansas State Crime Lab Preparing for Roll-Out of Rapid DNA Testing […]
Using DNA to Help Exonerate the Innocent
With the rate of wrongful convictions being estimated between 2% and 6%, there are thousands of innocent people currently incarcerated in the United States. Over the years, multiple Innocence Project organizations have been founded to help exonerate the innocent, provide legal counsel, and to advocate for needed reforms within the justice system. Mike Ware […]
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! Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office Partners with Parabon Nanolabs to Identify […]
