In August 2023, the Center for Human Identification (CHI) at the University of North Texas Health Science Center became the first publicly accredited laboratory to implement SNP testing using MPS technologies for Forensic Genetic Genealogy (FGG). Since that time, the CHI has implemented a number of workflows for FGG cases, with the latest being whole genome sequencing (WGS).
This workshop will focus solely on WGS. The benefits of WGS will be discussed along with additional informatic and sequencing platform considerations. Molecular and bioinformatic workflows will be outlined and data from the CHI’s developmental validation will be shared.
This workshop is intended for DNA analysts, technical leaders, supervisors, attorneys, genealogists, investigators, and judges, as well as for anyone wishing to bring whole genome sequencing online or for those considering sending their samples to an outside laboratory for whole genome sequencing. Some topic knowledge required.
In August 2023, the Center for Human Identification (CHI) at the University of North Texas Health Science Center became the first publicly accredited laboratory to implement SNP testing using MPS technologies for Forensic Genetic Genealogy (FGG). Since that time, the CHI has implemented a number of workflows for FGG cases, with the latest being whole genome sequencing (WGS).
This workshop will focus solely on WGS. The benefits of WGS will be discussed along with additional informatic and sequencing platform considerations. Molecular and bioinformatic workflows will be outlined and data from the CHI’s developmental validation will be shared.
This workshop is intended for DNA analysts, technical leaders, supervisors, attorneys, genealogists, investigators, and judges, as well as for anyone wishing to bring whole genome sequencing online or for those considering sending their samples to an outside laboratory for whole genome sequencing. Some topic knowledge required.
Fees include printed workshop materials, breakfast, lunch, and breaks
Workshop currently at capacity. A waitlist is available to join on our registration page.
Assistant Professor, Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics, University of North Texas Health Science Center
August Woerner is an Assistant Professor in the department of Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. Much of August’s current research focuses on whole genome sequencing, particular, its application to forensic genetic genealogy.
Executive Director, Center for Human Identification, UNTHSC
Michael Coble, PhD, is an Associate Professor and the Executive Director of the Center for Human Identification at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, Texas. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and a member of the International Society for Forensic Genetics. He serves as a commissioner of the Texas Forensic Science Commission and is an invited guest at the Scientific Working Group on DNA Analysis Methods (SWGDAM).
Assistant Professor, Forensic Science Program (Dept of Anthropology), University of Toronto
Dr. Nicole Novroski is currently an Assistant Professor in the Forensic Science Program (Dept of Anthropology) at the University of Toronto. Her research focus throughout her PhD, and now as a faculty member, is DNA mixture deconvolution. Nicole is also exploring a variety of new approaches and methods for forensic DNA typing.
Technical Leader of Missing Persons Unit, UNT Center for Human ID
Dixie Peters is the Technical Leader of the Missing Persons Unit at the UNT Center for Human ID. She received her BS in Biology from Texas Christian University and MS in Forensic Genetics from the University of North Texas Health Science Center.
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