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ISFG 2022 Panel Discussion on the Evolution of Forensic Genetics

Webinar Date:
Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022
Time:
8 a.m. PT. 11 a.m. ET

 

A group of global experts gathered at the recent 29th Congress of the International Society for Forensic Genetics (ISFG) to discuss the evolution of forensic genetics. The panel discussion, part of a lunch symposium hosted by Thermo Fisher Scientific, focused on several key topics:

  • Touch DNA interpretation and activity level propositions
  • Haploid markers, alternate markers, and new technologies
  • Responding effectively to mass disasters and documenting war crimes
  • Expanded use of DNA databases

Panel speakers include:

  • Peter Gill, PhD- Professor Emeritus, Department of Forensic Sciences and the Department of Clinical Medicine, Oslo University, Norway
  • Adrian Linacre, PhD- Chair of Forensic Science, College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University
  • Christopher Syn Kiu Choong, PhD- Applied Sciences Group Director, Health Sciences Authority, Singapore
  • Marta Diepenbroek, PhD- Post‑doc, Institute of Legal Medicine, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Germany
  • Tim Schellberg- President, Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs
  • Erin Sweeny- Vice President, Forensic Operations, Bode Technology
  • Christian G. Westring, PhD (moderator)- Director, Center for Crime, Forensics, and Security Analysis, Purdue University Northwest

Register now to watch the illuminating discussion, followed by a live Q&A.

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