Save the Date for ISHI 32

An infant kidnapped from a Chicago hospital. A man who became an “unidentified living person” the instant a DNA test disproved his past. An internationally known investigative genetic genealogist who helped solve the mystery of their true identities. This is the story genetic detective CeCe Moore, along with Paul Fronczak, abandoned as a toddler 55 […]

What to Know Before You VIRTUALLY Go

What a roller coaster ride 2020 has been! With all that’s changed, we are excited that we’re still able to welcome you to ISHI 31 (albeit in a different format). We are thrilled to have so many of you joining us from around the world and though we’re meeting in a different way, our expert […]

Up for a Challenge? Compete at ISHI 31 to Win Prizes!

Submit photos each day of the General Sessions for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card. Complete additional tasks for a chance to win the grand prize – free admission to ISHI 32 (including workshops).     One of the things we love most about ISHI is seeing all of you, the attendees! […]

Summer Edition of The ISHI Report Now Live

Greetings from Promega. We hope this edition of the ISHI Report finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy.  The ISHI organization team has spent the last few months learning more then we ever knew about hosting a symposium in a virtual environment. We trust the result will be an event that will inform […]

The ISHI 31 Agenda Has Been Announced!

The agenda has been released for the 31st International Symposium on Human Identification. Experts from around the world will be presenting on genetic genealogy, MPS, Rapid DNA, phenotyping and much more (including the interesting cases)! View the full agenda on our website!   This year, you can attend ISHI without even leaving the ranch. View […]

Have You ‘Herd’? ISHI 31 Will Be Virtual!

There’s still time to register for the largest annual meeting focused entirely on DNA forensics. Connect with industry leaders, hear about the latest technologies from exhibitors in the field, and meet attendees just like you.   This year, you can attend ISHI without even leaving the ranch. View 8+ hours of on-demand general sessions talks, […]

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 […]

Heading East for ISHI 33

With many travel plans being put on hold for now, let’s look ahead to the 33rd International Symposium on Human Identification, which will be held at the Gaylord National Harbor hotel, near Washington, D.C.   Written by: Tara luther, Promega     The district was established on July 16, 1790, with the location decided on […]

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 […]