With the anticipated effective date of the new Forensic Rapid DNA Quality Assurance Standards (QAS) 18 and 19 in July 2025, this workshop aims to highlight key aspects of the updated QAS and NDIS Operational Procedures required to operate a Forensic Rapid DNA Program both within laboratories and in collaboration with Partner Agencies. Presenters from federal, state, and local CODIS laboratories will share implementation strategies and practical insights for successfully establishing a Forensic Rapid DNA Program. This session will serve as a solid foundation for the afternoon workshop: Field-Ready Forensics: Deploying Rapid DNA for Real-Time Identification and Crisis Response.
After completion of the workshop, participants will have an in-depth understanding of the FBI’s 2025 QAS for forensic Rapid DNA, changes to the NDIS Operational Procedures for forensic Rapid DNA, and what will be needed to implement a Forensic Rapid DNA Program outside the laboratory.
Accredited forensic DNA laboratories – some knowledge required.
With the anticipated effective date of the new Forensic Rapid DNA Quality Assurance Standards (QAS) 18 and 19 in July 2025, this workshop aims to highlight key aspects of the updated QAS and NDIS Operational Procedures required to operate a Forensic Rapid DNA Program both within laboratories and in collaboration with Partner Agencies. Presenters from federal, state, and local CODIS laboratories will share implementation strategies and practical insights for successfully establishing a Forensic Rapid DNA Program. This session will serve as a solid foundation for the afternoon workshop: Field-Ready Forensics: Deploying Rapid DNA for Real-Time Identification and Crisis Response.
After completion of the workshop, participants will have an in-depth understanding of the FBI’s 2025 QAS for forensic Rapid DNA, changes to the NDIS Operational Procedures for forensic Rapid DNA, and what will be needed to implement a Forensic Rapid DNA Program outside the laboratory.
Accredited forensic DNA laboratories – some knowledge required.
Fees include printed workshop materials and lunch
Workshop currently at capacity. A waitlist is available to join on our registration page.
Rapid DNA Implementation Program Advisor for the FBI’s Biometric Analysis Section
Dr. Hares is the Rapid DNA Implementation Program Advisor for the FBI’s Biometric Analysis Section. He joined the DNA Analysis Unit II of the FBI Laboratory in 2000 as a Forensic Examiner. In 2006, Dr. Hares transferred to the CODIS Unit where he served as the NDIS Custodian for over 13 years.
Forensic Scientist Supervisor, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
Julie Conover Sikorsky is the Forensic Biology Manager at the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. She joined PBSO in 2002 as a Senior Forensic Scientist and became Forensic Biology Manager in 2012. Julie holds a B.S. in Molecular Biology from UC San Diego and M.S. degrees in Forensic Science and Biomedical Science from Marshall University. ABC-certified in Molecular Biology and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, she serves on multiple forensic science committees and frequently presents at industry conferences. Dedicated to advancing forensic science, Julie focuses on innovation, process improvement, and mentorship.
DNA Database Supervisor, Kentucky State Police DNA Database
Regina Wells has been employed by the Kentucky State Police for 19 years and the supervisor of the DNA Database for 3 years. She also serves as the State CODIS Administrator for Kentucky.
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