The Evolution of Forensics in the Crime Lab
Travis chats with Mohammad Tahir, Director General of the Punjab Forensic Science Agency, who has been to almost every ISHI since the beginning. Mohammad has been in the field since 1976 and shares the evolution of DNA forensics over the years. They also what may be possible for the future of the field. […]
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! NJ College Launches World’s First Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center (Forensic – […]
Recapping ISHI 33 with our Student Ambassadors
We recognize that many students in forensic science have limited opportunities to attend conferences, including ISHI, and may not know what to expect as they hit the “Register Now” button. But, we also recognize that these students represent the next generation of Lab Directors, Tech Leaders, professors, and R&D scientists and they have a lot […]
Ancient DNA Reveals a Hidden History of Human Adaptation
Today’s blog is written by guest bloggers Yassine Souilmi, Group Leader, Genomics and Bioinformatics, Australian Centre for Ancient DNA, University of Adelaide; Christian Huber, Assistant Professor of Biology, Penn State, and Ray Tobler, Postdoctoral fellow, Australian National University This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. Humans […]
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! DOJ Announces $160 Million to Support Forensic Science (Homeland Security Today […]
November 2022 Issue of The ISHI Report Now Live
It’s hard to believe that 2022 is drawing to a close, yet a glance out the window in Wisconsin confirms that winter is indeed around the corner. Here’s hoping that the articles gathered in this edition of the ISHI Report provide a hint of warmth and opportunity to appreciate the dedication and perseverance of the […]
What Have You Done for Your Emotional Wellness, This Month?
Today’s guest blog is written by Riley Bell, a Digital Marketing Coordinator with Promega. Reposted from the Promega Connections blog with permission. Most of us are familiar with the term wellness. We associate wellness with lifestyle practices such as exercising, having a balanced diet, and taking care of our bodies. As significant as these practices are […]
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! How Tooth Isotopes Help Bring Home Unidentified Soldiers (The University of […]
Now Accepting Workshop Proposals for ISHI 34
The ISHI Planning Committee is now accepting workshop proposals for half day (3 hour) and full day workshops at ISHI 34 next year in Denver, Colorado. Past workshops have focused on laboratory leadership skills, understanding probabilistic genotyping, testifying in court, implementation of next generation sequencing, use of forensic investigative genetic genealogy and more. […]
