•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 23 to 26 September 2024 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.
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: 23 to 26 September 2024.
WHERE: JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, San Antonio, TX, USA.
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
