Meet ISHI Exhibitors: Pure Gold Forensics
Travis chats with Theron Vines of Pure Gold Forensics. They discuss the serology and DNA testing that they perform and the variety of samples they see being a private DNA lab. Being a small lab, they are able to assign one scientist to each case that sees it through from start to finish. […]
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! Palm Beach County Cold Case Murders Get New DNA Testing Thanks […]
Forensic Scientist of Note: Dr. Bruce Budowle
Today’s blog is written by guest blogger Carol Bingham, Promega. Reposted from The ISHI Report with permission. We chatted with Dr. Bruce Budowle about the long and illustrious career that the has enjoyed in forensic science. Bruce has been a true pioneer in the field and continues to be a champion for advancing the […]
Highlights from ISHI 33
Keynote Speaker, DeNeen L. Brown, a reporter at The Washington Post, opened the conference by discussing the history of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and the Red Summer of 1919, when a reign of racist terror massacres and lynchings swept more than 25 cities across the United States. The Red Summer of 1919 set the […]
Know Before You Go to ISHI 33
It’s hard to believe, but it’s almost time for ISHI 33! You may have noticed that this year’s symposium coincides with Halloween. If you are so inclined, feel free to attend the Welcome Reception in costume. Whether you arrive incognito or not, there are a host of treats in store for you, so dust off […]
Establishing Protein Sequencing for Forensic Analysis
In this interview, Travis chats with Curt Hewitt of Signature Science about using protein polymorphisms instead of DNA for identification purposes. They discuss the differences between sequencing protein and DNA and which proteins can be sequenced for this purpose as well as the benefits and when it makes sense to use one over the other. […]
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! Charges Filed in Cold Case Assault in Taney County (Missouri State […]
Catching Up with Colleen Fitzpatrick
Travis sits down with Colleen Fitzpatrick, founder of Identifinders International, and longtime attendee and speaker at ISHI. In this interview, Colleen shares what she takes away from attending the ISHI conference such as discussing challenges with other attendees. She also talks about what she’s currently working on, educating the general public about uploading their DNA […]
How to Move a Lab in 9 Days
Today’s blog is written by guest blogger Rachel Oefelein, Chief Scientific Officer, DNA Labs International. Reposted from The ISHI Report with permission. There comes a point in time at most laboratories when it seems that every pipette rack is full, every bench has an instrument on it, and you’ve run out of desk spaces […]
