Forensic Genetic Genealogy Webinar Series
For over four decades, the Golden State Killer eluded capture–until 2018, when a revolutionary tool known as forensic genetic genealogy (FGG) unmasked him as 72-year-old Joseph James DeAngelo. Using genome-wide testing to generate a comprehensive DNA profile, FGG helps narrow down a pool of suspects by linking them to relatives who have submitted their own […]
Announcing the Inaugural ISHI Advisory Committee
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 throughout the planning of […]
Workshops Announced for ISHI 33
Registration is now open for the world’s biggest symposium focused on DNA typing for human identification. You can also participate in one of ten workshops offered before and after the ISHI general session. Workshops will appeal to both seasoned forensic professionals, newly minted DNA analysts, and those in the forensic genetic genealogy field. […]
Know Before You Go to ISHI 32
You’ve waited for almost two years, and now the International Symposium on Human Identification is back and better than ever before! ISHI promises to deliver both educational and networking opportunities. Our hope is that after the conference you return to the office with a renewed sense of passion for the important work that you do. […]
There’s Still Time to Register for ISHI 32!
There’s still time to register to attend the 32nd International Symposium on Human Identification; whether you’d like to join us in person at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort or attend virtually. Join hundreds of forensic scientists from around the world at ISHI 32 in Orlando, Florida to learn about the latest advances in the field. Meet fellow […]
ISHI 32 Agenda Now Available
The General Sessions agenda for the 32nd International Symposium on Human Identification has been released and can be downloaded in a pdf form. Read on to learn more about the presentations offered. As this year marks the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks, we will open the conference with a […]
Embracing the Challenges of Leadership in Biology
Today’s blog is written by guest blogger, John M. Collins, Executive Leadership Coach. Reposted from The ISHI Report with permission. Like you, I’m excited about ISHI 2021 while still sad about the impact that COVID-19 had on ISHI 2020 and so many other forensic science conferences. These conferences are critically important to the […]
Work Interrupted: How the COVID-19 Pandemic Impacted Life in the Lab
We caught up with workshop chairs Michael Coble and Jessica Charak Lehrner to gain their perspective on weathering the pandemic. Read on to see how both made it through the last year eager to take on 2021. What is your current job title? How long have you worked there and in the […]
Poster Abstracts due July 12th
The organizing committee invites you to submit your abstracts for poster presentation. Abstracts will be considered for presentation on topics related to advances in the DNA typing process, policy updates and interesting case studies. All proposals will be selected based on perceived interest to the forensic community. Abstract proposals should be non-commercial and focused […]
