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! Suspect Confesses to 1994 Murder Hours After Police Visit (Forensic – […]
A New Lens on Forensic Genetic Genealogy
Today’s guest blog is written by Marc McDermott, Genealogy Educator / Genetic Genealogist, Genealogy Explained Forensic Genetic Genealogy (FGG) is a term that has gained traction primarily for its instrumental role in leveraging genetic and genealogical methods to aid law enforcement in criminal investigations and the identification of human remains. This process involves the […]
Highlights from ISHI 34 in Denver, Colorado
Topics such as burnout and resiliency are not often spoken about in forensic DNA. This year’s keynote, Allison Massari, taught those in the audience the potent life lessons that she learned on each step of her path after she was severely burned in a fire and faced seemingly insurmountable odds and provided actionable steps that […]
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! Coroner: Remains Found 40 Years Ago in Newton County are a […]
Know Before You Go to ISHI 34
It’s hard to believe, but it’s almost time for ISHI 34! Our hope is that after the conference you return to the office with a renewed sense of passion for the important work that you do and a couple of new contacts to add to your rolodex (assuming you still have one). So dust off […]
Future ISHI Locations for 2025 and 2026
While we’re still getting ready for this year’s ISHI conference, many of you are already getting excited for the future and have inquired about locations and dates for upcoming meetings. We’re traveling to cities that we’ve never been to, both on the East coast! First, join us in 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida. […]
Meet ISHI Exhibitors: Copan
Travis chats with Elisa Piovanelli, Business Development Manager at Copan. She discusses their portfolio of products available for DNA laboratories such as various swabs and DNA storage solutions. She also discusses the MicroFLOQ® DNA collection tool featuring a micro flocked swab-head co-developed by French Gendarmerie Forensic Research Institute (IRCGN™) and Copan. MicroFLOQ® enables you to […]
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! Arkansas State Crime Lab Preparing for Roll-Out of Rapid DNA Testing […]
Previewing the Posters of our ISHI Student Ambassadors: Kayli Carrillo
Forensic laboratories extensively employ automated platforms to increase sample throughput, reduce handling errors, and ensure consistency. However, automated processes may result in increased DNA loss compared to manual methods. Kayli will be presenting her research on using the HID Nimbus Presto to tackle challenging samples during her poster presentation at ISHI 34 this September. We […]
