Meet ISHI Exhibitors: Promega
Travis sits down with Ann MacPhetridge of Promega Corporation. In this interview, they discuss the good that has come out of the pandemic, such as the strides that science has made and remembering what the human spirit is capable of. They also discuss which Disney characters they most identify with, the passion for forensic science […]
Previewing the Posters of Our ISHI Student Ambassadors: Andrea Ramírez Torres
Recently, the human microbiome has been studied for applications in human identification and its potential transfer to various surfaces. However, there has been little research on the genital microbiome, which physiologically differs from other body sites, and has great potential value in cases of sexual assault. As per Locard’s Principle of Exchange, the genital microbiome […]
Under the Microscope – Julie Conover Sikorsky
In August of 2020 the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Forensic Biology Unit (FBU) went on- line with a Rapid DNA program. Their goals were three-fold: 1) incorporate this technology into their regular casework cadence; 2) establish a Rapid DNA infrastructure within their service area; and 3) develop a plan to mobilize this technology should […]
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 Match Made to 1996 Crime Scene Sample (Forensic – 9/9/2022) […]
Meet the ISHI Advisory Committee: Brian Kim
As you’ve heard, the ISHI planning team has expanded by six members as we’ve formed an inaugural advisory committee. The committee was formed to steer the content and format of the annual symposium to reflect the interests of the diverse stakeholders in the forensic science community. We will be conferring with the advisory committee […]
Under the Microscope – Abigail Bathrick
Direct polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a method in which a swab or substrate punch is added to an amplification reaction without prior extraction or quantification and has been shown to improve DNA profiles from some types of low-yield DNA evidence samples. Direct PCR maximizes the amount of DNA template in a reaction by eliminating […]
Using Advanced DNA Technology to Close Cold Cases
Michael Vogen, Director of Case Management at Othram discusses new ways that DNA technology is assisting to close cold cases and provide names to the unidentified. He discusses the DNASolves platform and community advocate group that Othram has built to share cases they are working on, raise funding, and to collect DNA samples specifically to […]
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! A Somber Search (Science – 9/1/2022) Can sophisticated research tools, such […]
Spotlight on DNA for Africa
Today’s blog is a conversation with Vanessa Lynch of DNA for Africa. Reposted from The ISHI Report with permission. In September 2017 in South Africa, Sikhangele Mki was sentenced to 15 life terms and an additional 120 years. The Court referred to Mki as “a monster lurking in the shadows – attacking, robbing and […]
