35th International Symposium on Human Identification (ISHI) Highlights Intersection of True Crime Media and DNA Forensics
31 Julio 2024 - 6:01AM
Business Wire
- ISHI 35 will welcome more than 900 forensic DNA experts and
law enforcement professionals
- Keynote panel to focus on intersection of true crime media
and DNA forensics
- Promega Corporation continues to sponsor the event 35 years
after founding ISHI
The International Symposium on Human Identification (ISHI) will
celebrate its 35th anniversary September 23—26 in San Antonio. The
annual meeting on DNA forensics welcomes more than 900 forensic DNA
experts and law enforcement professionals from around the world.
Promega Corporation, a developer and manufacturer of products for
DNA-based human identification, has sponsored ISHI since its
inception.
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The 2024 ISHI Keynote session will spotlight the intersection of
true crime media and DNA forensics. A panel of speakers will share
insights and experiences that underscore the role of DNA in
connecting the past with the present and shaping the future.
Speakers include:
- Patty Wetterling – Advocate of children’s safety and
chair of the National Center for Missing and Exploited
Children
- Joy Baker – Co-author of Dear Jacob: A Mother’s Journey
of Hope and blogger
- Professor Turi King – Scientist, presenter, speaker and
author who is passionate about communicating science to the
public
- Dr. Anna Barbaro – President of the Worldwide
Association of Women Forensic Experts
- Ashley Flowers – Founder of AudioChuck, podcaster,
author and advocate
WHAT: ISHI is the largest annual meeting focusing
entirely on DNA forensics. Promega Corporation launched the
symposium 35 years ago and continues to be a sponsor. Topics
covered at ISHI 35 will include forensic investigative genetic
genealogy, artificial intelligence, disaster victim identification
and the challenge of DNA chimerism in forensic analysis.
WHEN: September 23—26, 2024
WHERE: JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort &
Spa, San Antonio, TX
WHO: ISHI attracts forensic experts representing 40+
countries and a variety of professions including criminalists,
research scientists, lab directors, CODIS analysts and forensic
scientists to discuss the latest advances in forensic DNA analysis.
Media are invited to attend and must pre-register.
WEB: Visit www.ishinews.com for agenda, registration and
updates.
About Promega Corporation
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. The
company’s portfolio of over 4,000 products supports a range of life
science work across areas such as cell biology; DNA, RNA and
protein analysis; drug development; human identification and
molecular diagnostics. These tools and technologies have grown in
their application over the last 45 years and are used today by
scientists and technicians in labs for academic and government
research, forensics, pharmaceuticals, clinical diagnostics and
veterinary, agricultural and environmental testing. Promega is
headquartered in Madison, WI, USA with branches in 16 countries and
over 50 global distributors. Learn more at www.promega.com.
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Penny Patterson VP, Corporate Affairs Promega Corporation Phone:
(608) 274-4330 E-mail: penny.patterson@promega.com