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From Genetic Genealogy to Rapid DNA Analysis and MPS, Explore Real-Word Forensic DNA Applications with the Experts at ISHI 2017

BUSINESS WIRE 10:12 AM ET 8/29/2017

MADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The 28th International Symposium on Human Identification (ISHI) will feature presentations from leading professionals in the fields of forensic DNA analysis, genetic genealogy, forensic anthropology, law enforcement and more. The largest international conference on DNA analysis for human identification, ISHI attracts more than 900 DNA analysts and forensic scientists and features 50-plus experts presenting their latest research and case work. It provides participants an opportunity to explore and discuss the latest trends, technologies and ethical issues in the field.

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ISHI’s 2017 presenters will cover a variety of trending topics, including rapid DNA analysis and multiple parallel sequencing (MPS), as well as highlight unique forensic DNA applications:

Forensic genetic genealogist Colleen Fitzpatrick will present her experience helping to move forward an Arizona cold case involving the “Canal Killer.” The case was cracked thanks in part to connections made when ISHI 2014 was held in Phoenix and Fitzpatrick contacted local detectives to see if there were any cases in which she may be able to help. “I knew [relevant contacts] would probably also be at the annual ISHI meeting because, well, isn’t everybody?” said Fitzpatrick.
Genetic genealogist CeCe Moore will describe how commercial DNA databases can be leveraged to unravel complex identity cases, using the Paul Fronczak kidnapping case as an illustrative example. This case was solved using forensic genealogy descendancy research, along with biogeographical ancestry analysis, Y-chromosome STR testing, mitochondrial DNA testing and X-chromosome DNA analysis.
Michael Capuzzo, bestselling author of The Murder Room, will open ISHI 28 with a keynote describing the inner workings of the Vidocq Society, an exclusive group of the world’s foremost forensic investigators who volunteer to work the toughest cold cases. Founded in 1990 in Philadelphia, this invitation-only members’ club has been featured on various episodes of Law and Order, The New Detectives and NPR, among others. It has long had a reputation as one of the worlds’ most exclusive clubs, known for its “Cuisine and Crime Solving” monthly luncheon meetings.
The 2017 symposium will be held October 2–October 5 in Seattle, Washington. During the three-day general session, experts in forensic DNA practices and scientists devoted to improving forensic technology will present talks covering:

Rapid DNA Analysis and Searching of CODIS
Missing Persons’ Family Matching at an International Level
Triaging Evidentiary Sample at Crime Scenes
Swiftly Solving Crime Utilizing Rapid Technology
Familial Searching and Probabilistic Genotyping
ISHI 28 also features optional small group workshops, including:

Introduction to Mindfulness for Forensic Scientists
Efficient Validation Using STR-Validator
The Likelihood Ratio
Better Solutions for Body Fluid Identification
Preparing as an Expert Witness
Familial Testing: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Industry experts from the FBI (including the CODIS Unit), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), INTERPOL, top research universities, public and private forensic labs, expert DNA witnesses, and various state forensic science bureaus, police departments and state attorneys’ offices will be represented.

A complete list of workshops, speaker biographies, the ISHI blog and continuing program updates are available at the symposium website: www.ishinews.com.

About Promega

This symposium for forensic experts and suppliers is offered through Promega Corporation, a leader in providing innovative solutions and technical support to the life sciences industry. Promega Corporation has provided products for DNA-based human identification for over 25 years. The company’s 3,500 products enable scientists worldwide to advance their knowledge in genomics, proteomics, cellular analysis, drug discovery and human identification. Founded in 1978, the company is headquartered in Madison, WI, USA, with branches in 16 countries and over 50 global distributors. For more information about Promega, visit www.promega.com.




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[Mariner*]

So the more people that go ahead with the process the bigger their database is for correlating DNA results?

That's pretty neat that it worked for you and revealed some relations.

[Susie924]

Go to https://www.ancestry.com/dna/

They send you a kit with instructions. Once you send it back Ithink it takes about a month or so to get the results and they also show you others who have done it who may be related to you.

My results showed me someone who they said could be my first cousin and sure enough it was my first cousin.

They also show people who could be third or fourth cousins.

I don't know a lot about my grandparents families except that they all came from Ireland and there aren't too many people left that I can ask.

[Mariner*]

You did? I thought about it and wondered how I would go about doing it and said to myself, maybe latter...

What did you have to do to get it started?

[Susie924]

Have you thought about getting your DNA results?

I did it at https://www.ancestry.com

[Vexari]

A new but important experience for everyone

To acknowledge that we all brought something to this great nation

To make it what it is

Not to tear down and make small

Something that no other nation on this planet

Was able to accomplish

Understanding our contribution to this

Is intriguing

To say the least..

[Mariner*]

My dear Grandmother and Grandfather on my Fathers side came over on the boat (literally) from Naples, Italy during the depression.
My Grandmother taught my mother simple Italian cooking.
I just thought it was normal to cook spaghetti sauce all day long simmering on the stove, and then let it meld in the refrigerator all night to heat it up the next day.
Hand made meatballs twice the size of a golf ball, with fresh graded romano cheese on top.
I thought everybody ate like that growing up...

Our family rituals were centered around the holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas and the family dishes that had been passed down and became apart of the holiday expressions.
Sitting around a big table sharing a meal with family cooked in the traditional way. Dressing made in 48hrs with torn up French bread left overnight to get crusty then mixed with celery, onions, Italian seasonings and Italian sausage, then stuffed into the turkey with a bunch left over cooked in a large pan with drippings mixed in.
The dressing was always the best part dripped over with turkey gravy.
Pumpkin pies with homemade whipped cream and fresh coffee topped off the meal. I think thanksgiving was my favorite holiday because it brought together all the extended family for one gathering.

[Mariner*]

Welcome to the HERITIGE, COUNTRY OF ORIGIN, CULTURE, FAMILY RITUALS Board.
It's here for you to express your roots, what makes you the person that you are. Please feel free to share all aspects of your family ties with the past and present.