Building Trust: Using DNA to Address the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) Crisis
In this powerful interview, we sit down with Mark Pooley, retired law enforcement officer, and Dr. Mike Coble, Executive Director of the Center for Human Identification, to discuss their groundbreaking work in addressing the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP). Through personal stories and professional insights, Mark and Mike share how forensic DNA […]
This Week in Forensic Science
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the door! Kane County Coroner’s Office and Batavia Police Department Team with Othram to Identify 1978 […]
The Identification of Suspected Vampire “JB55”
Travis chats with Ellen Greytak, the director of Bioinformatics, of Parabon NanonLabs who describes the identification of “JB55” who had died in the 1800’s. Unlike other burials of that time in the area, his skull and femurs were neatly arranged in the shape of a skull and crossbones, leading archaeologists to conclude that the man […]
CSI/AI: The Potential for Artificial Intelligence in Forensic Science
Today’s guest blog is written by Max M. Houck, Ph.D., FRSC, Global Forensic & Justice Center, Florida International University. Reposted from the ISHI Report with permission. With all the Sturm und drang regarding how artificial intelligence (AI) will transform/elevate/destroy nearly every sector of professional and personal life, it seems it would be a good time […]
This Week in Forensic Science
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the door! California’s Monterey County Cold Case Taskforce Teams with Othram to Identify a 1994 Baby […]
From Hiring to Retention: Strategies for Forensic Lab Leaders
Interviews written and collated by Tara Luther, Promega. Reposted from the ISHI Report with permission. In the dynamic world of forensic science, shaping the future of our labs and the professionals who work in them is more crucial than ever. We had the privilege of sitting down with Ray Wickenheiser, John Collins, Pam Marshall, and […]
Celebrating 35 Years of Innovation at ISHI: Key Insights from the Experts of Forensic DNA
Today’s guest blog is written by Kari Siegenthaler, Promega. “As we celebrate the 35th anniversary of ISHI, it’s clear that forensic DNA technology has evolved from a novel concept to an indispensable tool in the pursuit of justice,” Bill Linton of Promega said during his opening remarks. This year’s International Symposium on Human Identification (ISHI) […]
This Week in Forensic Science
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the door! First Successful IGG Case in New Orleans Reveals Victim’s Name after 22 Years (Forensic […]
Accreditation in FIGG: Ensuring Integrity and Trust in Forensic Investigations
Interviews written and collated by Rachel Oefelein, Chief Scientific Officer at DNA Labs International, Michael Coble, Executive Director, Center for Human Identification, UNTHSC, and Erin Sweeney, VP of Forensic Operations, Bode Technology Reposted from the ISHI Report with permission. Since Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG) was first introduced to the general public in 2018, accredited […]
