Mobilizing the DNA Laboratory: Rapid DNA for Mass Identification Events
Nothing taught the forensic DNA community, arguably the world, more about mass identification than the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001. This singular event solidified DNA’s role in the identification of those who could not identify themselves. The use of DNA analysis in this, and other like events, has become a pivotal and […]
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! Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office & Spokane Police Department Partner with […]
Educating the Next Generation of Forensic Scientists
Travis chats with Tim Kalafut, Associate Professor of Forensic Science at Sam Houston State University. They chat about the courses that Tim teaches, what he enjoys most about being a professor, and how things have changed in the field since Tim first started working in the laboratory as a practitioner over 20 years ago. […]
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! DNA Hit of the Year: Lessons in Terrorism and Criminal Law […]
Preview Our New Video Series: Innocence After Guilt: The Role of Post-Conviction DNA Testing in the US
In our quest for justice, how do we work to eliminate wrongful convictions? What has history taught us? What role has forensic DNA played since its emergence? In the upcoming six-part Innocence After Guilt video series we delve into the role of DNA testing in the United States in post-conviction work to exonerate the innocent […]
The Tulsa Race Riot of 1921 as Told from Survivors and Descendants
Kavin Ross, Chairman of the Mass Graves Investigation Public Oversight Committee in Tulsa, Oklahoma, discusses the work that’s being done to locate and identify victims of the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 when a white mob set the then-prosperous all-black community of Greenwood on fire. All told, all 35 city blocks were burned, including more […]
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 […]
Introducing the 2023 ISHI Student Ambassadors
We know that it takes a special kind of person to choose forensic science as a career, and this year, we’d like to recognize a few of the students who are making a difference in the field. We’re excited to introduce this year’s ISHI Ambassadors! These students are all pursuing degrees in the field of […]
Meeting the Challenges of Forensic DNA in Africa: A Call for Action (2023 Threesis Challenge Winner)
Forensic DNA analysis is a pivotal tool in the criminal justice system, providing crucial evidence to solve crimes, exonerate the innocent, and contribute to a fair legal process. Despite its proven efficacy, the use of forensic DNA in Africa is limited by several challenges, including inadequate resources, insufficient training, a lack of standardization, and limited […]
