Ethical Issues Around Investigative Genealogy
Craig Klugman, a Bioethicist at DePaul University details the issues surrounding commercial DNA databases and using these databases for investigative genealogy purposes, and offers some paths forward. Transcript: Laura: Hi, we’re here at ISHI 29 with Craig Klugman. Craig, tell us a little bit about yourself. Craig: Well, I’m a […]
What 24 Hours Without a Phone Taught this Millennial about Networking at a Conference
I came to San Diego with a plan. I’d start each morning with an iced chai latte from Starbucks, walk to the sessions, sit at exactly the 5th seat in from the end of the row (no one REALLY wants to sit right next to each other, so once seat 3 is taken, you’re in […]
Using Genetic Genealogy to Provide Answers – an Interview with CeCe Moore
Sarah Dingle, an investigative journalist with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation interviews CeCe Moore to discuss how she’s used genetic genealogy to help adoptees and donor conceived individuals find their biological families, and is now applying the same techniques to cold cases. Transcript: Sarah: Hi, I’m Sarah Dingle. I’m an Investigative Journalist […]
Why Conferences are so Important for Scientists
John Butler discusses the importance of bringing people together at forensic DNA conferences and shares handouts from a poster her presented in 1994. Transcript: Laura: Hi, we’re at ISHI 29 with the famous John Butler. John, can you please tell me a little bit about yourself, for those who don’t know? […]
Meet Your Fellow Attendees: Robin Cotton
Robin Cotton of Boston University shares why she attends ISHI, what it was like testifying in the OJ Simpson trial, and how DNA technology has changed over the years. Transcript: Travis: So how many years have you been coming to ISHI? Robin: When was the first meeting? Travis: 29 […]
Announcing the ISHI 30 Keynote Speaker
He went by many names. In Sacramento, he was known as the East Area Rapist. Southern California called him the Original Night Stalker. Others gave him the name Diamond Knot Killer and Visalia Ransacker. As he progressed to murder, he would become the Golden State Killer. All told, he committed over 100 burglaries, more than […]
Wearing Different ISHI Hats
ISHI 27 was my first ISHI and I spoke in the General Sessions. I remember walking into the meeting room and thinking ‘oh God there are stairs up to the stage!’. This was going to be the largest group of scientists I had ever spoken in front of. By the end of ISHI 27 I […]
What Advice Would You Give to Someone Just Starting Out in Forensics?
Maybe you’ve just graduated and are looking for your first job in forensics, or maybe you’re just starting work as an analyst. Either way, trying to find your footing can be tough. That’s why we’ve asked our ISHI 29 speakers to share some pearls of wisdom for those just starting out in the field of […]
The Power of DNA
Amanda Sozer, President of SNA International, discusses the power of DNA to reunite families after tragedies like Hurricane Katrina and the World Trade Center attacks. Transcript: Laura Barten: You managed a lot of the Hurricane Katrina and 9/11 efforts; that must be incredibly challenging. Amanda Sozer: It was. I mean, […]
