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! New Maryland Law Protects Decades-Old DNA Evidence (CBS News – 9/29/2023) […]
Innocence After Guilt Episode 5: Mixture Interpretation and Secondary Transfer
According to the National Registry of Exonerations, there have been 3,337 exonerations since 1989 accounting for more than 29,500 years lost. In our quest for justice, how do we work to eliminate wrongful convictions? What has history taught us? What role has forensic DNA played since its emergence? In this video series we delve into […]
Meet ISHI Exhibitors: DNA Solutions
Travis chats with Dr. James Anstead, Laboratory Director at DNA Solutions, a private DNA laboratory. James attends ISHI to learn about new products and technologies they may wish to onboard within their own laboratory and also meets with attendees to share how their services can benefit public crime laboratories. WOULD […]
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. […]
