Under the Microscope with Student Ambassador Charlotte Sutter

Charlotte Sutter’s path into forensic science, or more precisely into forensic genetics, is quite a cliché. She has always loved television crime series, and when she entered university, the first voluntary elective course Charlotte took was a forensic toxicology analysis course. She did not understand much about the chemical basics at the time, but she […]

Under the Microscope with Student Ambassador Ashley Welk

Ashley Welk’s path to forensic science started on a take your daughter to work day. Ashley’s father brought her along to his lab, and let her wear a long, white lab coat that draped to her feet, along with goggles and gloves that were much too big. Ashley felt like a real scientist and after […]

Meet the ISHI Advisory Committee: Dr. Michael Coble

We’re excited to highlight Dr. Michael Coble, an esteemed member of the ISHI Advisory Committee. Dr. Coble’s extensive background in forensic genetics not only enriches our committee’s expertise but also inspires the entire ISHI community.   As the Associate Professor and Executive Director of the Center for Human Identification at the University of North Texas […]

Design & Shine: The ISHI T-Shirt Contest Awaits Your Creativity!

As the 35th International Symposium on Human Identification (ISHI 35) approaches, we’re turning the spotlight onto you, the creative minds of the forensic community. This is your chance not just to attend ISHI, but to showcase your design on the official conference t-shirt. Unleash Your Artistry: Craft a design that encapsulates the spirit of ISHI. […]

Workshops Announced for ISHI 35

The ISHI conference agenda includes a diverse range of workshops focusing on forensic DNA analysis. Topics cover AABB accreditation, implementation of Forensic Genetic Genealogy (FGG) in public labs, DNA interpretation methods, genetic identification of bone remains, and human factors in forensic DNA interpretation. There are also sessions on building the forensic scientist pipeline, probabilistic genotyping, […]

Unlock Your Future in Forensic Science: Apply to be an ISHI Student Ambassador

Are you a student with a fervor for forensic science? Eager to be part of a global community that’s shaping the future of human identification? We have an exciting opportunity for you! The International Symposium on Human Identification (ISHI) invites applications for its esteemed Student Ambassador Program. It’s not just a conference; it’s a springboard […]

Know Before You Go to ISHI 34

It’s hard to believe, but it’s almost time for ISHI 34! 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 and a couple of new contacts to add to your rolodex (assuming you still have one). So dust off […]

August 2023 Issue of The ISHI Report Now Live

Greetings and welcome to the August edition of the ISHI Report. As summer winds to a close here in Madison, WI, our team is engaged in final preparations for the 34th ISHI. We’ll look forward to seeing many of you at the symposium in Denver, Colorado.     This issue features contributions from authors who […]