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 […]
Forensic Scientist of Note: Walther Parson
One of the most familiar names in forensic genomics is Dr. Walther Parson. An Associate Professor at the Institute of Legal Medicine at the Medical University of Innsbruck, his resume is long and is filled with many notable accomplishments. He supervised the establishment of the Austrian National DNA Database Laboratory in 1997, where he currently […]
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, […]
Predicting Facial Morphology Using DNA Phenotyping
When trying to identify a perpetrator of a crime, phenotyping is another tool that investigators have to generate leads and narrow down suspects. Susan Walsh, Assistant Professor at IUPUI, describes what traits can currently be predicted based on DNA evidence and the direction she’s researching next. She also shares advice for others considering a career […]
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 […]
Winter Edition of The ISHI Report Now Live
The weather may still be arctic in Wisconsin, but we’re doing our best to think Spring! The latest issue of the ISHI Report should warm the heart of any forensic scientist. As always, we’ll explore some of the hottest topics affecting the field and meet influential individuals who are advancing the cause of science and […]
