Advancing Forensic Science in Latin America
The Grupo Cientifico Latino-Americano de Trabajo Sobre Identificación Humana or Latin American Scientific group on Human Identification Work began at ISHI 21 in 2010. It was formed to allow opinion leaders and forensic scientists from Latin America to exchange information, challenges and knowledge in their own languages: Spanish and Portuguese. This meeting connects the Latin […]
Important Update- ISHI 31 Will Be a Virtual Event
Dear ISHI family, The health and safety of our ISHI attendees, exhibitors, partners, and staff is our top priority. Although we would love to gather together this fall in San Antonio, the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic makes it impossible for us to guarantee a safe and satisfactory experience for attendees. We have […]
Rock Your ISHI Tee for a Good Cause!
Rock Your Favorite ISHI Tee for a Good Cause! Help neighbors in need by wearing your ISHI t-shirt. Even though we may not be able to come together in the same location right now, we can still come together virtually. Let’s unite as one ISHI community and support those in our field and […]
Announcing the ISHI 31 Keynote: CeCe Moore and Paul Fronczak
“How do you like the name Jack?” the woman on the phone asked. On April 27, 1964, a nurse came into the hospital room of Dora Fronczak, who had just given birth to her young son, Paul. She told Mrs. Fronczak that it was time to take the baby to the nursery (at that […]
Workshops Announced
You’ve waited patiently, and the day is almost here. Registration opens tomorrow for the world’s biggest symposium focused on DNA typing for human identification. You can also participate in one of a dozen workshops offered before and after the ISHI general session. Workshops will appeal to both seasoned forensic professionals and newly minted DNA analysts. […]
ISHI 30 – Know Before You Go
You’ve waited all year, and the International Symposium on Human Identification is FINALLY almost here! Whether you’re hoping to learn about the newest technologies, meet experts in the field, or simply reconnect with friends that you haven’t seen in a while, ISHI promises to deliver both educational and networking opportunities. Our hope is that after […]
Under the Microscope – Lisa Mertz
Within the past 15-20 years, successful technological advances in forensic science have solved many cold cases. The increase in the number of possible items that might presently be tested as evidence in criminal matters, in general, has led to the need for collaborative efforts among the New York City DNA Laboratory, the New York City […]
What Does the Future Hold for Forensics?
Since the late 1980s forensic DNA typing has undoubtedly been developed as a powerful tool in police investigations for identifying perpetrators of crime or missing persons, via the analysis of autosomal, Y-chromosome or mitochondrial DNA markers. But is this all that we can expect from forensic genetic testing? Certainly not! As a result of […]
Predict the Future of Forensic Science!
Predict the Future – Get a Bumper Sticker! Forensic science is always advancing. Technologies that seemed futuristic years ago are now commonplace. What do YOU think will be the most significant advances in forensic science in the coming years? Provide your prediction in a 30 second or less video clip and receive a […]
