Women Advancing Forensics: Amber Vandepoele
Meet some of the women who are propelling the field of forensic science forward. In this interview, we meet Amber Vandepoele, a student at Syracuse University. Amber’s interest in forensic science began in high school when she chose to take a class in forensic science over physics. Learning from guest speakers about what daily […]
Announcing Forensic Genomics as the Official Journal of ISHI
“ISHI is about facilitating collaboration to advance forensic DNA science. We are excited to partner with Forensic Genomics as the official journal of ISHI to provide attendees with a new way to learn about and apply the latest technologies and groundbreaking research to the vital work they perform.” says Carol Bingham, Symposium Manager. Forensic […]
Meet ISHI Exhibitors: Othram
Michael from Othram tells Travis about their mission to solve previously unsolvable cases and provide names to unidentified remains cases. To do this, their lab is able to generate DNA profiles from original samples or extractions that may not be suitable for other forensic labs, including those that are very low quantity or are highly […]
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! Kansas City, Kansas, Police Start Cold Case Unit (AP News – […]
Women Advancing Forensics: Haley Fallang
Meet some of the women who are propelling the field of forensic science forward. In this interview, we meet Haley Fallang, who is working to obtain her Master’s degree from Towson University. As a freshman in college being bombarded with possible majors and career paths, she signed up for what she deemed to be […]
Resume vs. CV — What Is the Difference?
Today’s guest blog is written by Sophie Mancha, a former global marketing intern with Promega. She is in her 4th year as a PhD candidate in the Biomedical Engineering Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, studying pancreatic cancer. Reposted from the Promega Connections blog with permission. Whether you are applying for a scholarship or trying […]
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! Othram Appoints Former Bode VP as Chief Commercial Officer (Forensic – […]
Meet ISHI Exhibitors: Gentueri
Randy Nagy of Gentueri joins Travis in ISHI Central, where they discuss just how far DNA technology has come in the past 30+ years. Randy also shares how Gentueri’s cotton swabs can help absorb DNA at the time the sample is collected and extract it as well. They also discuss some of the challenges and […]
There is No Navel of the World: Looking Beyond Borders to Interpret Y-STR Evidence
Today’s blog is written by guest bloggers, Lutz Roewer and Sascha Willuweit, Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences, Dept. Forensic Genetics, Berlin, Germany. Reposted from The ISHI Report with permission. The reporting of Y-STR results with meaningful statistics requires a look beyond the borders, borders of the standard forensic mathematics practiced for decades […]
